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Emmanuel Stephen, Kimani Hamilton rally UNLV to 75-74 victory over Stanford

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Emmanuel Stephen posted a double-double, and Kimani Hamilton made the second of two free throws with two seconds remaining to rally UNLV to a 75-74 victory over Stanford on Sunday. Hamilton’s free throw came 12 seconds after Ebuka Okorie made the second of two foul shots to tie it. Stephen, a ... Read More »

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Bowl officials seek 5-7 teams to fill in after Irish, Iowa St, Kansas St say they’re done for year

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

In a matter of hours Sunday, what had appeared to be a year no teams with losing records would be needed to fill out the bowl schedule suddenly changed when Notre Dame, Iowa State and Kansas State announced they would decline bids despite being eligible. There are 41 bowls this year, and 82 teams won ... Read More »

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Mookie Cook hits clutch free throws to lift San Francisco over Mississippi State 65-62

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

TUPELO, Miss. (AP) — Mookie Cook sank two free throws for the lead with eight seconds left and San Francisco defeated Mississippi State 65-62 on Sunday at the T Town Tipoff, the Bulldogs’ annual visit to Tupelo. With the exception of two ties, USF led for the first 59-plus minutes. Mississippi State took its only ... Read More »

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World Sevens 7v7 women’s soccer wraps up US debut with champion Wave winning $2 million

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

The World Sevens women’s tournament crowned its second champion Sunday as the innovative seven-on-seven event for professional soccer clubs made its U.S. debut with teams from North, Central and South America. The NWSL’s San Diego Wave defeated Mexico’s Tigres UANL 3-0 in Sunday’s final of the three-day tournament, played in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The prize ... Read More »

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Raiders QB Geno Smith injures shoulder vs. Broncos, replaced by Kenny Pickett

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith suffered a right shoulder injury against the Denver Broncos on Sunday and was replaced by Kenny Pickett at the start of the fourth quarter. The Raiders said Smith was questionable to return. He was 13 of 21 for 116 yards with one touchdown through three ... Read More »

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Quentin Jones’ 19 points lead Saint Louis over Central Michigan 107-65

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Quentin Jones scored 19 points as Saint Louis beat Central Michigan 107-65 on Sunday. Jones shot 6 of 8 from the field, including 4 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 3 from the line for the Billikens (8-1). Kellen Thames scored 17 points, shooting 6 of 6 from ... Read More »

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Commanders fear torn ACL for tight end Zach Ertz, lament loss of revered veteran

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz was feared to have suffered a torn ACL in his right knee after being leveled by a hard hit in the game at Minnesota on Sunday. Coach Dan Quinn said the 35-year-old would have an MRI exam for a full diagnosis on Monday, but the injury ... Read More »

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Kate Koval has career-high 22 points in No. 5 LSU’s 126-62 romp over winless UNO

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Kate Koval scored a career-high 22 points to lead six LSU players with at least 10 points, and the fifth-ranked Tigers ran away with a 126-62 victory over winless New Orleans on Sunday. The 6-foot-5 Ukrainian, who transferred from Notre Dame, made all nine of her shots, most of them around ... Read More »

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Colts QB Daniel Jones could be out for the season with a right Achilles tendon injury

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Daniel Jones slammed his helmet to the ground several times before eventually limping to the sideline. He was reacting to his latest injury, which might be season-ending. His body language was indicative of how the Indianapolis Colts must feel with the AFC South — and their once-promising season — slipping away. ... Read More »

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Stephen Curry could return to practice as soon as Wednesday as he works back from left leg injury

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry is expected to resume practice with the Golden State Warriors as soon as Wednesday once the team is home from its road trip, the next step in his progression back from a left quadriceps contusion and muscle strain. The Warriors said Sunday that Curry has begun individual work on ... Read More »

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Brown scores 30 as Celtics blow 23-point lead, hold on to beat Raptors 121-113

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

TORONTO (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 30 points, Derrick White scored 14 of his 27 in the first quarter and the Boston Celtics beat Toronto 121-113 on Sunday, holding on late after blowing a 23-point lead in the second half. Payton Pritchard scored 15 points and Anfernee Simons had 12 as the Celtics won their ... Read More »

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