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Substitute Igor Jesus scores late winner for Forest against Utrecht in Europa League
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
Igor Jesus entered in the 86th minute and still had time to score a late winner for Nottingham Forest in its 2-1 win at Utrecht in the Europa League on Thursday. The forward claimed his fourth goal of the campaign two minutes from time after Utrecht goalkeeper Vasilis Barkas was unable to hold Dan Ndoye’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texans host Cardinals looking to extend winning streak to 6 games
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
Arizona (3-10) at Houston (8-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox. BetMGM NFL Odds: Texans by 9 1/2. Against the spread: Cardinals 6-7; Texans 7-6. Series record: Tied 3-3. Last meeting: Texans beat the Cardinals 21-16 in Houston on Nov. 19, 2023. Last week: Cardinals lost to the Rams 45-17 in Tempe; Texans beat Chiefs 20-10 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ravens face Bengals in pivotal AFC North matchup as both teams try to keep playoff hopes alive
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
Baltimore (6-7) at Cincinnati (4-9) Sunday 1 p.m. EST, CBS. BetMGM NFL Odds: Ravens by 2 1/2. Against the spread: Ravens 4-9; Bengals 6-7. Series record: Ravens lead 32-28. Last meeting: Bengals beat Ravens 32-14 at Baltimore on Nov. 27, 2025. Last week: Ravens lost to Steelers 27-22; Bengals lost to Bills 39-34. Ravens offense: ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texans’ defense shines in 5-game winning streak, eyes playoff spot as Cardinals visit
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans’ top-ranked defense has led them to a five-game winning streak to put them in the race for a playoff spot with four regular-season games to go. But as the Texans prepare to host the struggling Cardinals (3-10), coach DeMeco Ryans is confident his defense is focused on playing even ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NASCAR settles federal antitrust case, gives all teams the permanent charters they wanted
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Michael Jordan and NASCAR chairman Jim France stood side-by-side on the steps of a federal courthouse as if they were old friends following a stunning settlement Thursday of a bruising antitrust case in which the Basketball Hall of Famer was the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit accusing the top racing series ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Soccer takes first step on long road towards a national training centre
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
Canada Soccer has taken the first step down the long road to establishing a national training centre. On Thursday, the governing body issued a “request for information,” asking municipalities, provincial and territorial soccer associations, post-secondary institutions and others to put up their hand if interested in ‘hosting or partnering” on a future high-performance training centre. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sherrone Moore was a once-promising coach until a sudden and stunning fall from grace at Michigan
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Sherrone Moore’s rise was stirring, a rugged lineman at Oklahoma who climbed the ranks to lead Michigan, the winningest program in college football, and a rare Black head coach at the top of the sport. His downfall has been stunning. The 39-year-old Moore was fired and arrested in a matter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagles look to rebound against struggling Raiders after 3 straight losses
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
Las Vegas (2-11) at Philadelphia (8-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox. BetMGM NFL odds: Eagles by 11 1/2. Against the spread: Raiders 5-8; Eagles 7-6. Series record: Eagles lead 7-6. Last meeting: Derek Carr threw for 323 yards and the Raiders defeated the Eagles 33-22 on Oct. 24, 2021, in Las Vegas. Raiders offense: overall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U.S. women’s hockey team winning the new normal in Olympic preparation
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
EDMONTON — The United States is handling the Rivalry Series’ dual goals of Olympic preparation and winning games better than Canada. How to build a team to win an Olympic a gold medal in women’s hockey in 2026 within the time limitations imposed by the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s schedule is a new puzzle for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian freestyle skier Noah Bowman retires after 18-year career
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
VANCOUVER — Canadian freestyle skier Noah Bowman is retiring after an 18-year career that included 13 World Cup medals. Freestyle Canada announced Bowman’s retirement in a release Thursday. Bowman’s best World Cup season came in 2020, when he won four medals (one gold, two silver, one bronze) and finished second in the men’s halfpipe skiing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whitecaps, City of Vancouver sign agreement on pursuing new stadium
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps are moving forward with plans to build a new stadium on the eastern edge of the city. The Major League Soccer club and the City of Vancouver announced Thursday that they have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore a new stadium and entertainment district at Hastings Park. The deal ... Read More »
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