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Nebraska hires San Diego State’s Rob Aurich as defensive coordinator, line coach from Georgia Tech
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — San Diego State defensive coordinator Rob Aurich will join Nebraska in the same role, and the Cornhuskers also hired Georgia Tech’s Geep Wade to coach the offensive line, coach Matt Rhule announced Friday. Aurich had been on the Aztecs’ staff for two years, with this his first as defensive coordinator. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Owing more between $10M and $50M, Grand Slam Track files for bankruptcy; Johnson vows to press on
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
Grand Slam Track, the league fronted by sprint great Michael Johnson that offered six-figure prize money for top runners, has filed for bankruptcy after canceling its final event and failing to pay athletes and vendors. Johnson boasted a $30 million bankroll at the outset, but in its Chapter 11 filing Thursday in Bankruptcy Court in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Detroit Cass Tech star, North Carolina signee Corey Sadler named D1-2 football Player of the Year
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
The 2025 Michigan Sports Writers All-State team Division 1-2, selected by a statewide panel of 13 sports writers: ___ PLAYER OF THE YEAR Corey Sadler, Detroit Cass Tech ___ COACH OF THE YEAR Phil Jacobs, Dexter ___ QB – Cooper Arnedt, Dexter QB – Tommy Carr, Saline QB – Kayd Coffman, East Kentwood RB – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dearborn Divine Child star and Iowa signee Marcelo Vitti wins D3-4 football Player of the Year award
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
The 2025 Michigan Sports Writers All-State team Division 3-4, selected by a statewide panel of 13 sports writers: ___ PLAYER OF THE YEAR Marcelo Vitti, Dearborn Divine Child ___ COACH OF THE YEAR Chris Laney, Dearborn Divine Child ___ FIRST TEAM ALL-STATE QB – Cam Gunsell, Ludington QB – Traverse Moore, DeWitt RB – Jakoby ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two-time Stanley Cup runner-up Edmonton Oilers acquire Tristan Jarry from the Pittsburgh Penguins
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Two-time Stanley Cup runner-up Edmonton Oilers acquire Tristan Jarry from the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers acquire Jarry from Penguins for Skinner, Kulak; add Stastney from Predators
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have finally made a move in net. Edmonton has acquired goalie Tristan Jarry and forward Samuel Poulin from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for netminder Stuart Skinner, defenceman Brett Kulak and a second-round draft pick in 2029. In a separate move, the Oilers also acquired defenceman Spencer Stastney from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brewers agree to $1.25 million, 1-year contract with former Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Outfielder Akil Baddoo agreed Thursday to a one-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers that pays $1.25 million while in the major leagues and $845,000 while in the minors. Baddoo, 27, has hit .224 with a .305 on-base percentage, 28 homers, 104 RBIs and 43 steals in 347 career games. He appeared in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rafael Nadal undergoes right-hand surgery to relieve pain
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Rafael Nadal has undergone surgery to treat pain and gain mobility in his right hand, the retired tennis great said on Friday. The 22-time Grand Slam champion, who plays left-handed, said in an X post that he had been dealing with the issue “for a long time.” Nadal accompanied the social ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UNC’s offensive and special-teams coordinators won’t return for next season
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens and special teams coordinator Mike Priefer won’t return next season. The school announced Friday it had “parted ways” with the two assistants to Bill Belichick, coming after the school’s 4-8 season. “We want to thank Coach Kitchens and Coach Priefer for their commitment and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian men and women fall in FIFA futsal rankings at No. 71 and 76, respectively
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
Canada’s trip to the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup did not help its world ranking. The Canadian women fell two places to No. 76 after failing to reach the knockout round at the recent 16-country tournament in the Philippines in the wake of losses to No. 2 Spain, No. 7 Colombia and No. 8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Threat of equine virus looms over nation’s largest rodeo event in Las Vegas
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Declaring Las Vegas a “cowboy town,” dozens of riders on horseback have traditionally kicked off the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo by galloping into the arena and then lining up their horses side by side as the riders tip their hats to cheers. But an equine virus outbreak this year has loomed ... Read More »
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