National Sports
Seattle Mariners sign outfielder Rob Refsnyder to 1-year contract
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners signed outfielder Rob Refsynder to a one-year contract Monday, adding an experienced right-handed hitter to their roster. Refsynder, who turns 35 in March, spent the past four seasons with the Boston Red Sox. He batted .269 with nine home runs, 30 RBIs and an .838 OPS in 70 games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carlisle to step down, Bickerstaff to become National Basketball Coaches Association president
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle will be stepping down as president of the National Basketball Coaches Association at the end of the month and Detroit coach J.B. Bickerstaff will replace him. “I guess now might be a good time to announce, I decided about a year ago that this would be my ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Malith’s 24 lead SIU Edwardsville over Western Illinois 66-61
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
MACOMB, Ill. (AP) — Ring Malith had 24 points in SIU Edwardsville’s 66-61 win against Western Illinois on Monday. Malith added six rebounds for the Cougars (8-5, 1-1 Ohio Valley Conference). Jack Campion added nine points while going 2 of 6 from the floor, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and 3 for 4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Captain Pat Cummins out and spin bowler Murphy in for the 4th Ashes test against England
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Todd Murphy will replace the injured Nathan Lyon as Australia’s spin bowler and captain Pat Cummins as expected will be rested for the fourth Ashes test against England beginning Friday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Murphy is set to play his first test in Australia in the Boxing Day match, edging ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Browns beset by injuries on offense while still trying to evaluate Shedeur Sanders
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
The evaluation process of Shedeur Sanders and the state of the Cleveland Browns at quarterback could be murkier for the final two games of the season. Sanders will be without one of his prime weapons with rookie running back Quinshon Judkins slated to have surgery this week after suffering a dislocated right ankle and broken ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colts activate Pro Bowl DT DeForest Buckner for a crucial Monday night game against the 49ers
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner was activated off injured reserve Monday and will play for the Indianapolis Colts in a crucial contest against the San Francisco 49ers. Buckner missed the previous five games with a neck injury. But Indianapolis will still be without two-time All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner, who will miss ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montana State defeats Northwest 93-54
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Jeremiah Davis’ 12 points and 11 rebounds helped Montana State defeat Northwest 93-54 on Monday. Patrick McMahon and Howie Keene also scored 12 points each for the Bobcats (6-7). Rashid Potter led the Eagles in scoring, finishing with 12 points. Cameron Downie added 11 points for Northwest. ___ The Associated Press ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets jettison Jeff McNeil in trade to A’s following departures of Alonso, Nimmo and Díaz
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
The retooling Mets jettisoned another core player Monday, trading second baseman Jeff McNeil to the Athletics for minor league right-hander Yordan Rodriguez in a deal that left pitcher David Peterson as New York’s longest-tenured player. New York will send up to $7.75 million to the A’s to offset some of the $17.75 million remaining on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Latest batch of Cardinals injuries could have long-lasting effects
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals’ current season has been so rough that it might even be affecting the next one. The Cardinals lost their seventh straight game on Sunday, falling 26-19 to the Atlanta Falcons, but that wasn’t the most depressing part of the afternoon. Instead, it was non-contact injuries for rookie defensive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cuthrell scores 21 as Elon beats Greensboro 97-63
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
ELON, N.C. (AP) — Chandler Cuthrell scored 21 points as Elon beat Greensboro 97-63 on Monday. Cuthrell also added eight rebounds for the Phoenix (8-5). Kacper Klaczek scored 14 points while finishing 6 of 7 from the floor. Demarco Johnson shot 2 of 6 from the field and 7 for 8 from the line to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Playoff-bound Patriots are on the verge of an AFC East title. They also have injury concerns
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2021 after rallying from an 11-point, fourth quarter deficit to beat the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. The game was in many ways was emblematic of the culture that Mike Vrabel said he hoped to cultivate in his ... Read More »
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