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Surging Chargers defense is turning coordinator Jesse Minter into a hot head coaching candidate
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — There’s a good reason why Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter has been on those lists of prospective head coaching candidates all season long. The past two weeks, including a 16-13 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, have only served to solidify why the 42-year-old Minter will be in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rams’ faith in their receiver depth to be tested if Adams misses short-week showdown with Seahawks
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have largely been a two-wide-receiver team all season, so Davante Adams’ hamstring injury is likely to reveal whether Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford have another wideout they actually trust. Or maybe the Rams (11-3) will just lean even further into the three-tight-end sets that have been McVay’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trey McBride’s great season is one of the few bright spots for the struggling Cardinals
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Trey McBride is having the kind of season that most NFL tight ends can only dream about. Individually, at least. The Arizona Cardinals star had another huge game on Sunday, catching 12 passes for 134 yards and two touchdowns against the Houston Texans, providing one of the few bright spots in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Tennessee Titans have increasing injury problems after returning to their losing ways
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Every time the Tennessee Titans take one step forward, it’s back they go. At least the Titans can take solace in not hurting their chances for picking high in the next NFL draft. Tennessee (2-12) missed yet another chance to string together consecutive wins for the first time since November 2022. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rayo Vallecano fight with Real Betis to goal-less stalemate
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Rayo Vallecano drew at home with Real Betis 0-0 and extended its winless streak to six games in La Liga on Monday. The home side had scored only once in its last five league games but was unlucky not to end that poor run in a first half notable for the performance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man United and Bournemouth draw 4-4 in Premier League thriller
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United drew with Bournemouth 4-4 in one of the best games in the Premier League on Monday. United coach Ruben Amorim said before the match that “playing against Bournemouth is never fun” and they were prophetic words on a night his side had most of the opportunities but still came ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The men’s tennis tour is adding a heat rule like the one the women have had for more than 30 years
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
The ATP Tour is adding a rule to address extreme heat during men’s professional tennis matches that will allow for 10-minute breaks during best-of-three-sets singles matches starting next season and is similar to what was put in place on the women’s circuit more than 30 years ago. The ATP Board’s approval of the new policy, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Knicks and Spurs to meet in Tuesday’s NBA Cup final for trophy, bragging rights and cash
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The NBA Cup final doesn’t count. New York will enter with an 18-7 record. San Antonio will enter with an 18-7 record. And when Tuesday night’s game between the Knicks and Spurs is over, those records will be unchanged. But the game will have plenty of meaning. The teams are sure ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joe Sloan hired as offensive coordinator at Kentucky under new coach Will Stein
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Joe Sloan was hired Monday as Kentucky’s offensive coordinator, coach Will Stein announced. Sloan was previously the offensive coordinator at LSU. He was dismissed by the Tigers after coach Brian Kelly was fired. Stein took over the Wildcats’ program two weeks ago, getting a five-year, $28.5 million deal to succeed Mark ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers struggling to handle success, lose control of destiny in NFC South playoff race
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers are still learning how to handle success. While the Panthers have thrived in the underdog role this season with wins over Green Bay and the Los Angeles Rams, they continue to struggle winning the games they’re supposed to win. Sunday was the latest example. The Panthers, needing a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colts may need more aggressive game plan for Philip Rivers if they want to salvage their season
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen prefers being the aggressive play-caller. He likes taking chances on third down, would rather go for it on fourth down than punt and enjoys finding creative ways to stretch the field. Right now, though, Steichen can’t simply rely on his instincts. With a 44-year-old grandfather taking his ... Read More »
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