National Sports
Broncos try to look at the bright side after their long winning streak is ended by Jaguars
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos are determined to make their first loss in a month a recalibration. “We got hit in the mouth today, and they played a good game and we let it get away,” quarterback Bo Nix said after Denver’s 34-20 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday ended their 11-game winning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida International rolls to 121-70 victory over D-II’s Trinity Baptist
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Corey Stephenson scored 19 points to help Florida International defeat Division II member Trinity Baptist 121-70 on Monday. Stephenson shot 5 for 7 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Panthers (7-4). Julian Mackey scored 16 points and added five rebounds. Thiago Sucatzky ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michigan interim coach Biff Poggi wants to keep the job beyond bowl game and ‘fix this program’
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Biff Poggi tapped on a lectern, accentuating each word, as he closed a news conference and made his case to be Michigan’s football coach beyond its bowl game. “I want to fix this program,” Poggi said Monday. Clearly, college football’s winningest program is broken. The 18th-ranked Wolverines were shaken nearly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Al-Hilal’s late goal secures perfect record in AFC Champions League group stage
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia defeated Sharjah of the United Arab Emirates 1-0 to remain the only team with a perfect record in the group stage of the AFC Champions League Elite on Monday. Malcom scored for the four-time champion with nine minutes remaining, the Brazilian winger firing high into ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!George Washington beats D-III’s St. Mary’s College of Maryland 97-40
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rafael Castro scored 14 points to lead George Washington to a 97-40 victory over Division III member St. Mary’s College of Maryland on Monday. Castro also had nine rebounds and three steals for the Revolutionaries (9-4). Ty Bevins scored 14 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Tre Dinkins hit four 3-pointers, also scoring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ryan Day takes over offensive play-calling duties for Ohio State in College Football Playoff
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ryan Day will call the offensive plays for Ohio State during the College Football Playoff, beginning with the Dec. 31 quarterfinal game at the Cotton Bowl against Miami. Brian Hartline was the offensive play caller during the Buckeyes regular season, but accepted the head coaching position at South Florida on Dec. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White Sox expect Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to make quick impact and put up big numbers
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz calls Munetaka Murakami “one of the most prolific power hitters on the planet” and expects the 25-year-old Japanese slugger to make an immediate impact on his rebuilding team next season. The White Sox and Murakami agreed to a $34 million, two-year contract on Sunday. On ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bills defense overcomes deficiencies by continuing to come up big when it matters
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Like it or not, Bills coach Sean McDermott has come to terms with tolerating the imperfections of Buffalo’s patchwork and injury-depleted defense for however many games left in the season — including the likelihood a playoff berth. It’s not so much McDermott lowering his standards, but rather taking a cup ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defensive tackle Caleb Sanders, Saskatchewan Roughriders agree to extension
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
VANCOUVER — American defensive lineman Caleb Sanders has signed an extension with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The 25-year-old defensive tackle logged a career-high 13 defensive tackles in 16 regular-season appearances for the Riders last year, then played in the West Division final and the Grey Cup, helping Saskatchewan to the championship. Over three seasons with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Neymar has minor left knee surgery and hopes to reach the World Cup
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
SAO PAULO (AP) — Neymar underwent minor surgery on his left knee, his club Santos said on Monday. The 33-year-old Neymar previously said he wanted to fix the pains that have sidelined him from several matches this year. The arthroscopy was performed by Rodrigo Lasmar, who also works with the Brazil squad. The procedure was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kansas lawmakers approve proposal to help Chiefs build new stadium across state line from Missouri
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas lawmakers approved a proposal Monday to help pay for a new stadium for the Kansas City Chiefs, which is expected to lure one of the NFL’s iconic franchises across the state line from Missouri and replace popular but aging Arrowhead Stadium. The Legislative Coordinating Council, which includes the state’s top ... Read More »
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