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Orioles agree to $155 million, 5-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso, AP source says
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a $155 million, five-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending a physical. It’s a major move for a Baltimore team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QB Philip Rivers eager to get back in the game with the Colts after coming out of retirement
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Philip Rivers wanted one more shot at winning that elusive Super Bowl ring. So the 44-year-old grandfather and Hall of Fame semifinalist is coming out of retirement and rejoining the Indianapolis Colts. Just hours after team officials announced they’d signed Rivers to the practice squad, the eight-time Pro Bowler told reporters he’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lindsey Vonn added 12 pounds of muscle to her frame and is ready for her Olympic season at age 41
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
Twelve more pounds of muscle. Equipment dialed in. A new superstar coach. At age 41, Lindsey Vonn is feeling more powerful than she has in years. So powerful that she already pulled away from the field in the very first official downhill training session of the season Wednesday. Next up, Vonn will get her Olympic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jayden Daniels will miss the Commanders’ game against the Giants on Sunday
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Quarterback Jayden Daniels will sit out the Washington Commanders’ game at the New York Giants on Sunday after aggravating his injured left elbow last weekend. Coach Dan Quinn said Wednesday that Daniels did not re-dislocate the elbow — which originally was hurt in a loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Nov. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rutgers safety Elad named Jon Cornish Trophy finalist for third straight year
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
VANCOUVER — Another year, another Jon Cornish Trophy nomination for Jett Elad. The Rutgers safety was named a finalist for the award Wednesday for a third straight year. The Jon Cornish Trophy is presented annually to the top Canadian playing American college football. Cornish, of New Westminster, B.C., enjoyed a stellar career as a running ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oft-injured Mavericks center Dereck Lively II set for season-ending foot surgery
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II is set for season-ending surgery on his ailing right foot, another setback for the promising but oft-injured player. The team said Wednesday the surgery will be performed by Dr. James Calder in London. The Mavericks previously said Lively was seeking multiple medical opinions as discomfort in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco excited to take over as coach of New York Liberty
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Chris DeMarco is excited to get started as coach of the New York Liberty. He’ll have to wait a few more weeks to officially get going as he won’t begin until Jan. 1. For now he’ll continue as an assistant coach of the Golden State Warriors. “I did just a little ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bronx man charged in shooting of Jets player Kris Boyd appears in court
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The Bronx man charged with shooting Jets player Kris Boyd appeared in a New York City court late Tuesday, a day after authorities tracked him down at an apartment complex in the Buffalo area. Frederick Green, 20, entered a not guilty plea to charges including attempted murder in the Nov. 16 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kirk Cousins and the Falcons aim to play spoiler against Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons were supposed to be the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ top competitor for the NFC South title. Instead, they’re reduced to playing a spoiler role. Kirk Cousins and the Falcons (4-9) visit Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers (7-6) on Thursday night in Tampa with a lot at stake for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AP All-SEC: QB Diego Pavia and coach Clark Lea land top honors for surprising Vanderbilt
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, his coach Clark Lea and Texas A&M pass rusher Cashius Howell won top individual honors from The Associated Press for the 2025 Southeastern Conference season. In results released Wednesday, the AP named Pavia the conference’s offensive player of the year, Lea the coach of the year for a second straight season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All-star defensive back Jamal Peters re-signs with Tiger-Cats for two years
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
HAMILTON — Jamal Peters is staying put. The all-star cornerback signed a two-year extension with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Wednesday. Peters, 28, was slated to become a free agent in February. Peters’ extension keeps him in Hamilton through the 2027 season. According to a league source, Peters’ deal is worth $355,000 guaranteed, which would make ... Read More »
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