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Sorokin, Oettinger, Verhaeghe named NHL’s three stars of the week
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
NEW YORK — New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin, Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger and Florida Panthers centre Carter Verhaeghe have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week. Sorokin, who made at least 30 saves in all three of his starts, went 3-0-0 with a 1.33 goals-against average, .960 save percentage and one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diamondbacks and pitcher Michael Soroka agree to $7.5 million, 1-year deal, AP source says
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to terms with right-hander Michael Soroka on a $7.5 million, one-year deal, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal is pending a physical. The 28-year-old Soroka is expected to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raptors swingman RJ Barrett remains week-to-week with sprained right knee
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
TORONTO — Canadian swingman RJ Barrett isn’t returning to the Toronto Raptors lineup for at least a week. Barrett has been out with a right-knee sprain since Nov. 23. The Raptors say Barrett has been treated with a platelet-rich plasma injection, and his condition will be updated in a week. Barrett, from Mississauga, Ont., was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arizona takes over No. 1 in AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll, Iowa State into the top five, Gonzaga into top 10
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Arizona takes over No. 1 in AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll, Iowa State into the top five, Gonzaga into top 10. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Their season on the brink, the Steelers did what they always do under Mike Tomlin: Push back
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Rodgers was smiling. But he wasn’t kidding. Not long after a 27-22 victory over Baltimore on Sunday in which the Pittsburgh Steelers somehow pulled themselves back from the brink, their future Hall of Fame quarterback did what he’s done in his unique (if occasionally self-serving) way over and over through the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AP All-ACC: Georgia Tech’s King, Virginia’s Elliott, Miami duo secure top individual honors
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King, Miami defensive end Rueben Bain Jr., and Virginia coach Tony Elliott won top individual honors from The Associated Press for the 2025 season in the Atlantic Coast Conference. In results released Monday, King was named the AP league offensive player of the year, Bain was defensive player of the year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champions League: Club Brugge changes coach 2 days before hosting Arsenal
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
BRUGES, Belgium (AP) — Club Brugge has changed its coach two days before hosting table-topping Arsenal in the Champions League. Brugge announced on Monday that former coach Ivan Leko was returning from Gent to replace Nicky Hayen, who the club thanked for “all the hard work he put in.” Leko led Brugge to the Belgian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AP Player of the Week: Wayne Knight carried James Madison to Sun Belt Conference title and CFP
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
The Associated Press national player of the week in football for Week 15 of the season: Wayne Knight, James Madison The Dukes running back set a Sun Belt Conference championship game record with 234 all-purpose yards in a 31-14 win over Troy. Knight rushed for a career-high 212 yards, including a 73-yard touchdown run. Knight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Viel skis to bronze as season-opening World Cup moguls stop wraps up
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
RUKA — Canadian freestyle skier Julien Viel won bronze in men’s competition Monday at the opening stop of World Cup moguls season. Viel, from Mont-Sainte-Anne, Que., scored 79.30 in the second men’s event to claim the fourth World Cup medal of his career. Australia’s Matt Graham won with 81.72 points, followed by Japan’s Ikuma Horishima ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Navy plays Army in Baltimore Highlands, Maryland
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
Army (6-5) vs. Navy (9-2), Dec. 13 at 3 p.m. EST. BetMGM College Football Odds Opening Line: Navy by 6. Against the spread: Navy 4-7, Army 5-6. How to watch: CBS Key stats Navy Offense Overall: 434.7 yards per game (24th in FBS) Passing: 136.4 yards per game (132nd) Rushing: 298.4 yards per game (1st) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sun Bowl pits Duke against Arizona State
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
Arizona State (8-4) vs. Duke (8-5), Dec. 31 at 2 p.m. EST. BetMGM College Football Odds Opening Line: Duke by 1.5. Against the spread: Duke 6-6-1, Arizona State 5-6-1. How to watch: CBS Key stats Duke Offense Overall: 414.6 yards per game (39th in FBS) Passing: 282.2 yards per game (15th) Rushing: 132.5 yards per ... Read More »
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