National Sports
The Pirates have signed All-Star first baseman Ryan O’Hearn to a 2-year deal, AP source says
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates took another step toward being a contender in 2026, agreeing to terms with All-Star first baseman/outfielder Ryan O’Hearn on a two-year deal designed to give one of the worst offenses in the majors a boost. A person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Tuesday that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Team official investigates drinking of England cricketers on Ashes tour as Duckett video emerges
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — England’s managing director of men’s cricket Rob Key says he will investigate the drinking habits of the England team following reports that their mid-Ashes beach resort break may have involved over-indulging of alcohol. England lost each of the first three tests to allow Australia to retain the Ashes in just 11 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Campbell secures 102-79 victory over Green Bay
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
BUIES CREEK, N.C. (AP) — Jeremiah Johnson had 27 points and DJ Smith made 6 of 6 from 3-point range and finished with 20 points in Campbell’s 102-79 victory over Green Bay on Tuesday. The Phoenix lost their first game since coach Doug Gottlieb announced Wednesday that he was taking a break from his radio ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Why Mark Fletcher Jr. is staying at Miami after his best game yet
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Running back Mark Fletcher Jr. is coming back to Miami next season, saying Tuesday that he plans to postpone his NFL plans for one more year. Fletcher made the news official just a few days after the best game of his college career — a 172-yard rushing effort that helped ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bell, Army knock off Binghamton 95-85 in OT
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Jaxson Bell scored 24 points, including eight in the overtime, and Ryan Curry scored 23 points as Army beat Binghamton 95-85 on Tuesday. Bell had six rebounds for the Black Knights (6-7). Curry made 5 for 9 (4 for 7 from 3-point range) from the field and 9 of 10 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senegal starts Africa Cup campaign with 3-0 win over Botswana, Nigeria plods past Tanzania 2-1
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
TANGIER, Morocco (AP) — The contrast could hardly be greater. Nicolas Jackson scored twice and Senegal started its Africa Cup of Nations title bid with a comfortable 3-0 win over Botswana on Tuesday, before Nigeria opened with a nervy 2-1 victory over Tanzania. Both teams are among the favorites for the 35th edition of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Montreal trades midfielder Dante Sealy to Rapids for up to US$2.5M in GAM
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
MONTREAL — CF Montreal traded midfielder Dante Sealy to the Colorado Rapids for up to US$2.5 million in general allocation money Tuesday. Montreal will receive $1.15 million guaranteed in 2026 and $750,000 in 2027, with the potential for an additional $600,000 if certain performance-based conditions are met. The team did not say what those conditions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leafs GM Treliving ‘fully’ supports head coach Berube as team sinks to bottom of East
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
TORONTO — Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving says he “fully” supports head coach Craig Berube as the team finds itself in last place in the NHL’s Atlantic Division. Treliving addressed the media hours before the Maple Leafs hosted the Pittsburgh Penguins, and a day after the team fired assistant coach Marc Savard. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ohio State and Miami set for a nostalgic CFP clash, with the focus on now, not a flag from long ago
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — The last time Ohio State and Miami met in a postseason football game, the Hurricanes spent a couple of seconds celebrating a victory that gave them back-to-back national championships. And then The Flag came out. The Hurricanes stopped celebrating. They haven’t celebrated a title since. It was Ohio State vs. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Travis Kelce’s possible final home game for the Chiefs: A bittersweet Christmas showdown
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Travis Kelce has played 96 regular-season home games for the Kansas City Chiefs. The next one might be the last. The 36-year-old Kelce, who was chosen for the Pro Bowl for the 11th time on Tuesday, will be inside Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night for a Christmas showdown with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Venus Williams weds Andrea Preti in Florida as part of a 5-day celebration of their union
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Venus Williams and Andrea Preti are married, the tennis great announced Tuesday on social media. Williams and Preti became wife and husband over the weekend in Palm Beach, Florida, as part of a five-day celebration. After becoming the second-oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match in July, the 45-year-old ... Read More »
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