National Sports
Whitecaps sign all-star goalkeeper Takaoka to contract through June 2027
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have signed Major League Soccer goalkeeper of the year finalist Yohei Takaoka to a new contract through June 2027, the club announced Thursday. The Japanese ‘keeper had a club-record 16 clean sheets across all competitions in 46 starts as the Whitecaps advanced to the 2025 MLS Cup final. His 18 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oregon vs. James Madison a study in contrasts as high-profile Ducks host a newcomer to the playoffs
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
The College Football Playoff is pretty much business as usual for Oregon, which is more accustomed to playing at this level. The story is different in several ways for James Madison, a newcomer to the playoff. James Madison coach Bob Chesney will lead the Dukes in Saturday’s first-round game — and possible beyond if the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets and Saints looking for evidence of progress in a late-season matchup of rebuilding teams
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
New York Jets (3-11) at New Orleans (4-10) Sunday, 1:00 p.m. EST, Fox. BetMGM NFL odds: Saints by 4 1/2. Against the spread: Jets 7-6-1, Saints 6-8. Series record: Saints lead 8-6. Last meeting: Saints beat the Jets 30-9 on Dec. 12, 2021, at New York. Last week: Jets lost to the Jaguars 48-20; Saints ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elle Duncan leaves ESPN for Netflix, will host sports and cultural live events
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Elle Duncan has signed a multi-year deal with Netflix to host its sports and other cultural live events. The streamer made the announcement on Thursday. Duncan had been with ESPN since 2016, where she hosted the 6 p.m. edition of “SportsCenter” along with the women’s NCAA Tournament and WNBA. Her final ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wis.-River Falls’ QB Kaleb Blaha, North Central DL John Sullivan lead Division III All-America team
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
Wisconsin-River Falls quarterback Kaleb Blaha is offensive player of the year and North Central (Illinois) lineman John Sullivan is defensive player of the year on The Associated Press Division III All-America team announced Thursday. Kicker Dominic Bourgeois of Susquehanna is special teams player of the year, running back Bryan Ferreira of Endicott is rookie of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former NHL forward Milan Lucic joins Fife Flyers of British Elite League
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
KIRKCALDY — Former NHL forward Milan Lucic has signed with the Fife Flyers of Britain’s Elite Ice Hockey League, the club announced Thursday. The 37-year-old Vancouver native played 1,177 regular-season games in the NHL and won a Stanley Cup with the Boston Bruins in 2011. Lucic also played for the Los Angeles Kings, Edmonton Oilers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada cuts three, roster at 25 players ahead of world junior championship
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
NIAGARA FALLS — Three players have been cut from Canada’s roster as the team continues preparations for the world junior hockey championship. Hockey Canada announced Thursday that forwards Marek Vanacker and Jake O’Brien and defenseman Jackson Smith have been returned to their club teams. The cuts were made after Canada defeated Sweden 2-1 in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!World Series champion Dodgers’ full share is $484,748, up from 2024 but below 2022 record
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — A full postseason share for the World Series champion Dodgers totaled $484,748, up from the amount Los Angeles players earned in 2024 but still down from the winner’s figure in 2022 and 2023. The total postseason pool of nearly $128.2 million was down slightly from the record $129.1 million in 2024, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 8 seed Oklahoma and 9th-seeded Alabama meet again in 1st round of College Football Playoff
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
Ninth-seeded Alabama (10-3) at No. 8 seed Oklahoma (10-2), Friday, 8 p.m. EST (ABC/ESPN) BetMGM College Football Odds: Alabama by 1 1/2. Series record: Oklahoma leads 5-2-1. What’s at stake? Oklahoma coach Brent Venables and Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer started the season facing pressure from their rabid fanbases. Oklahoma has rebounded from a 6-7 season, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Falcons try to win their second straight road game when they face the Cardinals
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
Atlanta (5-9) at Arizona (3-11) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, Fox. BetMGM NFL odds: Falcons by 3. Against the spread: Falcons 6-7-1, Cardinals 6-8. Series record: Cardinals lead 18-16. Last meeting: Cardinals beat the Falcons 25-23 on Nov. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona. Last week: Falcons beat the Bucs 29-28; Cardinals lost to the Falcons 40-20. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texas A&M hosts Miami in College Football Playoff debut for both teams
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
No. 10 seed Miami (10-2) at No. 7 seed Texas A&M (11-1), Saturday, noon EST (ABC) BetMGM College Football Odds: Texas A&M by 3 1/2. Series record: Miami leads 3-2. What’s at stake? Both teams are in the College Football Playoff for the first time where the Hurricanes are contending for their sixth national championship ... Read More »
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