December 9th, 2025
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Son says belated goodbye to Tottenham fans after summer move to MLS

By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025

LONDON (AP) — Son Heung-min finally got a chance to say goodbye to Tottenham supporters. The South Korea star left the English club somewhat abruptly in August, ending his decade-long stay at Spurs to join Los Angeles FC. Son, who spent time as Tottenham captain, was a fan favorite at the London team and returned ... Read More »

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Incoming Tulane coach Will Hall asserts he was the right choice for the Wave, if not the first

By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Incoming Tulane coach Will Hall wasted little time mentioning the elephant in the room. “I know I wasn’t the first choice for some people in here,” Hall said Tuesday during his formal introduction as outgoing coach Jon Sumrall’s successor. “But I can promise you this: I am the best choice and ... Read More »

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Inter Milan suffers early injuries in Champions League clash with Liverpool

By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025

MILAN (AP) — Inter Milan was forced into two changes in the opening half hour of its Champions League match against Liverpool on Tuesday. Midfielder Hakan Çalhanoğlu hobbled off in the 11th minute with an apparent right thigh issue and he was replaced by Piotr Zieliński. Less than 20 minutes later veteran defender Francesco Acerbi ... Read More »

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Chesney starts his UCLA football coaching era with energy, inspiration and a promise to win

By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bob Chesney started his UCLA football coaching era with energy, inspiration and a promise to win. And already he’s sounding like a Bruin. “We don’t need to be the other school in this town, we need to be ‘the’ school in this town,” Chesney said with emphasis at his introductory news ... Read More »

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Man charged with racially abusing Semenyo during Liverpool-Bournemouth game in Premier League

By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — A man has been charged with racially abusing Bournemouth player Antoine Semenyo during a Premier League match against Liverpool at Anfield in August, police said Tuesday. Semenyo, who is Black, reported to the referee that he was racially abused by a spectator in the first half of the match which opened ... Read More »

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Raiders’ Kyu Blu Kelly placed on injured reserve and out for season with torn patellar tendon

By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly, who leads the Las Vegas Raiders with three interceptions, was placed on season-ending injured reserve Tuesday because of a tear in his patellar tendon. Kelly was injured in Sunday’s 24-17 loss to Denver. The Raiders signed cornerback Chigozie Anusiem off Arizona’s practice squad in a corresponding move. ... Read More »

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Rainbow flag moved to new location at Tottenham’s stadium after Slavia Prague request

By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025

LONDON (AP) — A rainbow flag showing support for the LGBTQ+ community has been moved to a new location inside Tottenham’s stadium for the Champions League match against Sparta Prague following a request from the Czech team, Spurs said Tuesday. The Progress Pride flag is constantly displayed in the north-east corner of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, ... Read More »

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Bank of America becomes the Portland Timbers’ new jersey sponsor

By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Timbers will have Bank of America on the front of their jerseys next season. It is the first time that Bank of America has been featured on a professional sports jersey, the Timbers said in announcing the sponsorship Tuesday. The club’s front-of-jersey partner this season, Oregon creamery Tillamook, will ... Read More »

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Bears can go from first to out of the playoffs with a tough schedule and inconsistent QB play

By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025

The Chicago Bears went from first in the NFC to seventh with one loss. Could the Bears miss the playoffs entirely? That’s a possibility given their tough schedule down the stretch and the inconsistency of quarterback Caleb Williams. At 9-4, the Bears are tied with the San Francisco 49ers and are one game ahead of ... Read More »

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Walk-on to Heisman finalist: Diego Pavia’s journey fuels Vanderbilt’s rise from SEC cellar

By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Clark Lea can tick off all the statistics Diego Pavia piled up leading the Vanderbilt Commodores to their best season ever as the quarterback put himself all over the program’s record books. Defining what Pavia means to the Commodores is much simpler. “This guy deserves all the attention, all the credit, ... Read More »

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Rainbow flag moved inside Tottenham’s stadium after Slavia Prague request at Champions League match

By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025

LONDON (AP) — A rainbow flag showing support for the LGBTQ+ community has been moved to a new location inside Tottenham’s stadium for the Champions League match against Sparta Prague following a request from the Czech team, Spurs said Tuesday. The Progress Pride flag is constantly displayed in the north-east corner of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, ... Read More »

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