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Spain ends year as top team in FIFA men’s soccer rankings
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
ZURICH (AP) — Spain will end 2025 as the top men’s team in the FIFA rankings. There were limited changes in the new rankings published Monday, after the previous standings had been released on Nov. 19. The top 10 remain unchanged with, in order, Argentina, France, England, Brazil, Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Croatia following ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harry Kane hails Bayern’s ‘energy that’s hard to break’ after dominant 2025
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
Even by Bayern Munich standards, it’s been an unusually dominant year in Germany. A 4-0 win at Heidenheim on Sunday meant Vincent Kompany’s team ends 2025 nine points clear in the Bundesliga, well on the way to retaining the title it won back in May after Bayer Leverkusen’s one-season reign. A first domestic double since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italy’s 4 flag bearers for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics honored in handover ceremony
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
ROME (AP) — Italy’s four flag bearers for its upcoming home Milan Cortina Winter Olympics were honored in a handover ceremony at the presidential palace on Monday. Short track speedskater Arianna Fontana, cross country skier Federico Pellegrino, Alpine skier Federica Brignone and curler Amos Mosaner were handed flags by Italy President Sergio Mattarella. Skiers Chiara ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian men close out the year unchanged at No. 27 in FIFA world rankings
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
The Canadian men will finish the year unchanged at No. 27 in the FIFA world rankings. While it is not Canada’s highest-ever ranking — Jesse Marsch’s team reached No. 26 in September, falling two places in October then climbing one rung in November — it marks the highest-ever year-end position for the men. The Canadians, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaguars can’t get overlooked anymore after an impressive, statement win over Denver
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
Maybe the Jacksonville Jaguars and coach Liam Coen will get the credit they deserve now. Trevor Lawrence and the Jags went to Denver and scored 34 points against one of the NFL’s best defenses, extending their winning streak to six games with a 14-point victory on Sunday that gave the Broncos their first loss since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First Noël. Olympic slalom champion Clément leads first run of World Cup race
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
ALTA BADIA, Italy (AP) — In Alpine skiing’s last World Cup race before Christmas, Noël is first. Clément Noël, the Olympic champion whose family name is French for Christmas, took a 0.09-second lead in the first run of a slalom Monday on the icy Gran Risa course in the Dolomites mountains. Atle Lie McGrath, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ingram enjoys ‘good day’ in Oilers debut, leading team to 4-3 win over Golden Knights
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
EDMONTON — There were times that Connor Ingram wondered if he would ever make it back to the NHL, let alone win a game. Ingram made 26 saves in his impressive debut with the Oilers and first NHL game this season as Edmonton held on for a 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alabama State visits Memphis on 5-game road slide
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
Alabama State Hornets (3-8) at Memphis Tigers (4-7) Memphis, Tennessee; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Alabama State hits the road against Memphis looking to break its five-game road skid. The Tigers are 4-2 in home games. Memphis is eighth in the AAC scoring 74.3 points while shooting 41.8% from the field. The Hornets are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Central Michigan visits Winter and Wisconsin
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
Central Michigan Chippewas (4-8, 0-1 MAC) at Wisconsin Badgers (7-4, 1-1 Big Ten) Madison, Wisconsin; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Wisconsin hosts Central Michigan after Nolan Winter scored 23 points in Wisconsin’s 76-66 overtime loss to the Villanova Wildcats. The Badgers are 6-0 in home games. Wisconsin ranks eighth in the Big Ten in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guinyard leads Duquesne against Canisius after 21-point performance
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
Canisius Golden Griffins (5-7, 0-2 MAAC) at Duquesne Dukes (6-5) Pittsburgh; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Duquesne hosts Canisius after Tarence Guinyard scored 21 points in Duquesne’s 78-75 loss to the Nevada Wolf Pack. The Dukes have gone 6-1 at home. Duquesne is fifth in the A-10 scoring 83.6 points while shooting 49.4% from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Potter leads Utah Tech against Creighton after 23-point showing
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
Utah Tech Trailblazers (7-6) at Creighton Bluejays (7-5, 2-0 Big East) Omaha, Nebraska; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Utah Tech visits Creighton after Ethan Potter scored 23 points in Utah Tech’s 82-80 win against the Weber State Wildcats. The Bluejays are 5-1 on their home court. Creighton is second in the Big East with ... Read More »
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