December 8th, 2025
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Florida guard Boogie Fland still looking for his rhythm with a homecoming on tap

By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida guard Boogie Fland bought a hundred tickets for friends and family to watch him play at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. It will be an expensive homecoming. Fland grew up in the Bronx and will play at the iconic venue for the second time in as many seasons when ... Read More »

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Veteran winger David Choiniere leaves Forge after seven seasons with CPL powerhouse

By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025

HAMILTON — Forge FC has confirmed the departure of winger David Choiniere after seven seasons with the Canadian Premier League powerhouse. The 28-year-old Choiniere has been linked to expansion FC Supra by Quebec media. Choiniere, whose younger brother is Canadian international Mathieu Choiniere, made 191 appearances across all competitions with Forge, recording 31 goals and ... Read More »

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Vancouver Whitecaps extend homegrown goalkeeper Isaac Boehmer

By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have extended backup goalkeeper Isaac Boehmer. The ‘Caps announced the move Monday, saying the new contract runs through 2027 with a club option for 2028. Boehmer, 24, has made 18 appearances across all competitions since joining the Major League Soccer team in 2020. He started all 10 of Vancouver’s Canadian ... Read More »

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Connor McDavid says confidence rising as Edmonton Oilers aim for third straight win

By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025

EDMONTON — While a three-game winning streak is modest by many standards, it would be a significant milestone for the inconsistent Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers haven’t won three straight this season and will look to end that pattern Tuesday when they entertain the Buffalo Sabres (11-13-4). The Sabres have lost their last two, while the ... Read More »

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Sanders named Browns’ starting QB for rest of season as decisions about 2-point plays still debated

By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025

Not even Shedeur Sanders being named Cleveland’s starting quarterback the rest of the season on Monday could quiet the second-guessing about Kevin Stefanski’s failed 2-point conversion decisions in the 31-29 loss to Tennessee. The two conversions on Sunday were poorly executed, and brought up the debate of when does playing it safe with a young ... Read More »

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Minor-league Macclesfield to host holder Crystal Palace in FA Cup 3rd round

By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025

LONDON (AP) — English FA Cup holder Crystal Palace will travel to sixth-tier Macclesfield in the third round next month after the draw was made Monday. Macclesfield, one of four minor-league clubs still in the FA Cup, sits 14th in the National League North. In its previous guise as Macclesfield Town, the team reached the ... Read More »

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Rogers credits Campbell for making Iowa State job too good to pass up and setting him up for success

By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025

Jimmy Rogers admired Iowa State football from afar as Matt Campbell was leading the Cyclones through the best 10 years in program history, and he had designs on the coaching job long before it was open. So much so, in fact, that when athletic director Jamie Pollard offered him the opportunity to be Campbell’s successor, ... Read More »

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Wrexham’s owners add US-based private equity firm Apollo Sports Capital to boost rising soccer club

By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025

WREXHAM, Wales (AP) — Wrexham’s celebrity owners have sold a minority stake in their on-the-rise soccer club to Apollo Sports Capital, a U.S.-based private equity firm. The deal, which was announced on Monday with no terms disclosed, includes investment by Apollo in the redevelopment of Wrexham’s stadium and the surrounding area in the small Welsh ... Read More »

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Hockey at the Winter Olympics will be played on shorter ice than NHL dimensions

By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025

MILAN (AP) — Hockey, one of the premier events at the Winter Olympics and one that is welcoming NHL players back for the first time in more than a decade, will take place on ice that is shorter than NHL-regulation size. Men’s and women’s games at two arenas will be played in rinks that are ... Read More »

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2028 Los Angeles Olympics push British Open to latest start since the 19th century

By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — The British Open is moving back two weeks in 2028 to avoid a conflict with the Los Angeles Olympics, giving golf’s oldest championship its latest start since 1893. The British Open will be played Aug. 3-6 in 2028 at a links course still to be announced. The Olympics, which return ... Read More »

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A person of interest is in custody in connection with the shooting of New York Jets’ Kris Boyd

By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — A person of interest is in custody in connection with the shooting of New York Jets’ player Kris Boyd, police said Monday. A New York Police Department spokesperson did not say what role, if any, the person is believed to have had in the shooting, and said no other information was ... Read More »

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