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Steelers cut veteran corner Darius Slay and sign wide receiver Adam Thielen to practice squad
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Adam Thielen didn’t stay out of work long. The Pittsburgh Steelers signed the veteran wide receiver to their practice squad on Tuesday, a day after the 35-year-old was released by the Minnesota Vikings so he could pursue more playing time elsewhere. Thielen had just eight catches for 69 yards in his return ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dani Olmo scores and gets injured as Barcelona beats Atletico Madrid 3-1
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Barcelona increased its Spanish league lead by coming from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 3-1 on Tuesday, with Dani Olmo scoring the go-ahead goal but hurting his shoulder in the process. Olmo injured his left shoulder in a fall after sending a left-footed strike into the net in the 65th minute for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackhawks goaltender Laurent Brossoit assigned to minors for a conditioning assignment
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Laurent Brossoit has been assigned to Rockford of the American Hockey League for a conditioning assignment. The Blackhawks announced the move on Tuesday. Brossoit, 32, is coming back from offseason hip surgery. He also missed all of last season after he had a meniscus operation on his right knee. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quinnen Williams won’t say it, but there’s no denying his impact on the Dallas defense
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Quinnen Williams disregards the notion that the standout defensive tackle’s arrival in a trade is the best explanation for a dramatic turnaround by the defense of the Dallas Cowboys. Teammates and coaches agree — to a point. “When you open up the personnel report and you see Quinnen Williams’ name, you’re ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maza scores as Leverkusen knocks Dortmund out of German Cup 1-0
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
BERLIN (AP) — Ibrahim Maza’s first-half strike was enough for Bayer Leverkusen to knock Borussia Dortmund out of the German Cup with a 1-0 win in their third-round encounter on Tuesday. Maza scored in the 34th minute after a team move from the back. Álex Grimaldo played the 20-year-old Algeria forward through, and though Waldemar ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Erling Haaland scores 100th Premier League goal as Man City holds on to beat Fulham 5-4
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
Erling Haaland scored his 100th Premier League goal on Tuesday and Manchester City moved to within two points of the top of the standings. Haaland opened the scoring in City’s thrilling 5-4 win at Fulham, which saw Pep Guardiola’s team survive a dramatic fightback at Craven Cottage. City led 5-1 less than an hour into ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The USWNT’s year included a baby boom, some key injuries and a youth movement
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
While some of the more veteran U.S. stars stepped away to start families or rest nagging injuries this year, coach Emma Hayes got a good look at the future of the national team and developed depth with an eye toward the 2027 Women’s World Cup. The young players, meanwhile, made the most of the opportunity. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sayin, Mendoza chase Big Ten title and Heisman Trophy when No. 1 Ohio St faces No. 2 Indiana
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin and Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza each have one prize in mind for their showdown this weekend in Indianapolis: a Big Ten championship. It’s another one — Heisman Trophy winner — that will consume most of next week’s debate. The two first-year starters at their respective schools each ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Canada rugby sevens coach Jack Hanratty to take over U.S. women’s 15s team
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
Jack Hanratty, who coached the Canadian women’s rugby sevens side to Olympic silver in Paris, has been named coach of the U.S. women’s 15s team. Hanratty, who left Rugby Canada after the 2024 Olympics to coach the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees women’s team, will join USA Rugby in January 2026, relocating to San Diego to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Serena Williams says she is not coming back to tennis
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
Serena Williams threw cold water on the idea that she might be preparing to return to tennis, writing on social media Tuesday that she is “NOT coming back,” after a spokesman for the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said the 23-time Grand Slam champion had registered with the sport’s drug-testing body. That is the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US to play Belgium, Portugal and Germany in friendlies ahead of World Cup
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — The United States will play Belgium, Portugal and Germany among its final four friendlies ahead of the World Cup. The 14th-ranked U.S. faces No. 8 Belgium on March 28 and meets sixth-ranked Portugal three days later, both in Atlanta, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Tuesday. Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo could play ... Read More »
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