National Sports
Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer dispels Michigan rumors, says he’s ‘very happy in Tuscaloosa’
By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer is “very happy in Tuscaloosa” and has no interest in pursuing other jobs, he said in a statement Sunday. With the sudden opening at Michigan, the second-year coach has stated he will stay at Alabama as the ninth-ranked Crimson Tide prepare for a playoff game at No. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mbappé scores in his return from injury as Madrid beats Alaves in boost for Alonso
By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Kylian Mbappé scored in his return from injury on Sunday, leading Real Madrid to a 2-1 win at Alaves in the Spanish league to relieve some of the pressure on coach Xabi Alonso. Rodrygo also scored as Madrid moved back within four points of leader Barcelona, which beat Osasuna 2-0 on Saturday. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stirtz, Folgueiras, Hausen help Iowa cruise to 91-51 rout of Western Michigan
By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Bennett Stirtz and reserves Alvaro Folgueiras and Brendan Hausen all scored 13 points to power Iowa to a 91-51 romp over Western Michigan on Sunday. Stirtz added six assists for the Hawkeyes (9-2), who are unbeaten in seven home games. Hausen shot 4 for 7 from 3-point range. Cam Manyawu ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lattimore scores 18, Thompson adds 16, and No. 17 Mississippi women dump South Carolina State 91-32
By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Latasha Lattimore scored 18 points, Tianna Thompson added 16 off the bench, and No. 17 Mississippi blew out South Carolina State 91-32 on Sunday. Mississippi trailed 7-3 in the early going but did not allow a point in the final six minutes of the first quarter. The Rebels led 18-7 after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patrick Mahomes injures left knee as Chiefs eliminated from playoffs with loss to Chargers
By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes hurt his left knee while trying to keep his team’s postseason hopes alive in the waning seconds of a 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, and Kansas City coach Andy Reid acknowledged afterward “it did not look good.” The Chiefs had just crossed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braden Sparks, Brandon Benjamin lead Fairfield over Monmouth 73-65
By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025
FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Braden Sparks had 17 points and Brandon Benjamin added a double-double to help Fairfield defeat Monmouth 73-65 on Sunday. Sparks added six rebounds for the Stags (6-5). Benjamin totaled 16 points and 12 rebounds. Declan Wucherpfennig scored 15 points on 7-for-11 shooting from the field. The Hawks (5-6) were led by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Novak and Coughlin win mixed team. A.J. Ewart among 5 players to earn PGA cards at Q-school
By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025
NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Andrew Novak made three straight birdies on the back nine and Lauren Coughlin finished off their 9-under 63 in modified fourballs for a three-shot victory Sunday in the Grant Thornton Invitational, the second team title this year for Novak. They were challenged primarily by Chris Gotterup and Jennifer Kupcho until the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Philip Rivers starts for Colts, ending nearly 5-year retirement at age 44
By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Philip Rivers started at quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts at Seattle on Sunday, ending a nearly five-year retirement at age 44. Indianapolis signed the Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist to its practice squad on Tuesday, and he was added to the Colts’ active roster on Saturday. Rivers completed 1 of 4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bills rally from 21-point deficit to beat Patriots 35-31, stay alive in AFC East race
By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes, and James Cook ran for two TDs and caught another as the Buffalo Bills rallied from a 21-0 deficit to beat New England 35-31 on Sunday, preventing the Patriots from clinching the AFC East title. Allen finished 19 of 28 for 193 yards. Cook ran ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mahomes injured late as Chargers eliminate Chiefs from playoff contention with 16-13 victory
By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers eliminated the Kansas City Chiefs from playoff contention when Derwin James picked off a pass by Gardner Minshew — who had just taken over for the injured Patrick Mahomes — in the closing seconds to preserve a 16-13 victory over the reigning AFC champions Sunday. Justin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caleb Williams throws for 2 TDs, Bears pound Browns even as Myles Garrett closes in on sacks record
By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Caleb Williams threw two touchdown passes and the Chicago Bears beat Cleveland 31-3 on Sunday in one of the coldest games ever at Soldier Field even though the Browns’ Myles Garrett moved within a sack of the NFL’s single-season record. The Bears (10-4) heated up early on a day when the gametime ... Read More »
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