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Senegal gets its Africa Cup campaign started with a 3-0 victory over Botswana
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
TANGIER, Morocco (AP) — Nicolas Jackson scored twice as Senegal started its Africa Cup of Nations title bid with a 3-0 win over Botswana on Tuesday. Substitute Cherif Ndiaye completed the scoring after Botswana goalkeeper Goitseone Phoko had prevented worse for the Zebras, who lined up with five at the back and were pinned back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Soccer still waiting on new CSB deal but expects improved financial figures
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
Canada Soccer and the men’s national team have agreed on compensation for the players’ participation in next year’s World Cup. But there is a catch, which hopefully will be resolved ahead of the 48-team tournament’s June 11 kickoff. While there is a deal, it is not yet official. “The labour agreement framework between (Canada Soccer) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Royals face tough stadium decision of their own as Chiefs move to Kansas
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Now that the Chiefs are moving across the state line from their longtime home in Missouri to a $3 billion domed stadium to be built in Kansas, attention in the area has swung to the Royals, who have a similar decision to make regarding their own future. One thing is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Timothée Chalamet wants to be great. ‘Marty Supreme’ might get him there
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Timothée Chalamet squints as he gazes out at the Manhattan shoreline. It’s a few hours before the premiere of his new movie, “Marty Supreme,” but at this moment, he’s sitting on a quiet bench at the end of a West Side pier. It’s brisk and there’s snow on the ground, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former teammates will square off as coaches for Hawaii and Cal in the Hawaii Bowl
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
HONOLULU (AP) — A pair of former college teammates will face off when Hawaii takes on California in the Hawaii Bowl on Wednesday. Hawaii coach Timmy Chang and Cal interim coach Nick Rolovich were quarterbacks at Hawaii and teammates for two seasons in 2000-01. Chang made 50 career starts in four years, while Rolovich started ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texas Tech’s Christian Anderson is The Associated Press men’s college basketball player of the week
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
The Associated Press national player of the week in men’s college basketball for Week 7 of the season: Christian Anderson, No. 15 Texas Tech Anderson scored 23 of his 27 points in the second half and hit two free throws with 3.4 seconds left to cap Texas Tech’s rally from a 17-point deficit to beat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iowa State defensive coordinator Jon Heacock retires, ending a coaching career after 4-plus decades
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State defensive coordinator Jon Heacock has retired, ending a coaching career after four-plus decades. He announced his decision on Tuesday. Heacock, known for a 3-3-5 scheme with the Cyclones, was a finalist for the Broyles Award that recognizes college football’s top assistant coach in 2017 and was nominated for it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christmas schedule: Cavs-Knicks, Spurs-Thunder, Mavs-Warriors, Rockets-Lakers, Wolves-Nuggets
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
Jalen Williams’ plan for Thursday is mapped out like this: Presents in the morning, then a game in the afternoon. To him, that sounds like an exceptional Christmas. Williams and the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder — who felt snubbed by the Christmas schedule-makers a year ago — are on the league’s slate of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian defender Gabby Carle signs new five-year contract with the Washington Spirit
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
WASHINGTON — Canadian international defender Gabby Carle has signed a new contract with the Washington Spirit, keeping her with the NWSL team through the 2029 season. The Spirit says the five-year deal is retroactive to the start of the 2025 season. “D.C. is a special place and it’s where I want to be,” Carle said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colorado Rapids hire Tottenham assistant Matt Wells as coach
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — The Colorado Rapids hired Tottenham Hotspur assistant Matt Wells as coach to replace Chris Armas. The Major League Soccer club made the move Tuesday, nearly two months after parting ways with Armas following his two seasons in charge. “Matt brings extensive Champions League, Europa League and Premier League experience, a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Definitely tough’: Led by returnees, Canada looking rebound off world junior flops
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
Gavin McKenna had tears in his eyes. His voice cracked with emotion. The teenage phenom dreamt of capturing gold for Canada on home soil. His first experience at the world junior hockey championship instead ended in bitter heartbreak. “A lot to deal with,” McKenna said looking back at the country’s second straight quarterfinal exit some ... Read More »
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