National Sports
Kentucky’s Stein set to make $28.5M in 5-year deal as new football coach; Stoops owed nearly $37.7M
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — New Kentucky football coach Will Stein’s deal will pay him $28.5 million over five years, while fired coach Mark Stoops will be paid nearly $37.7 million in severance paid out through the 2030-31 contract year. The school released a term sheet outlining details of Stein’s deal and Stoops’ separation agreement Monday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Andrew Nembhard sparks the Pacers to a 116-105 victory over the Kings
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Andrew Nembhard had 28 points and a season-high 12 assists, and helped Indiana regain control in the fourth quarter as the Pacers beat the Sacramento Kings 116-105 on Monday night. Bennedict Mathurin added 25 points and Pascal Siakam scored 23 for the Pacers, who matched a season best with their second straight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘It has been a remarkable season’: Whitecaps still pleased despite MLS Cup loss
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
VANCOUVER — Jesper Sorensen’s first season as a head coach in Major League Soccer was full of big moments. There was the moment his Vancouver Whitecaps signed one of the world’s best soccer talents. And the one where they defeated a playoff foe in dramatic fashion. And the one where they played the league championship ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hazlewood out of Ashes series; Cummins set to return for Australia
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Australian pace bowler Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the Ashes series with hamstring and Achilles injuries. Hazlewood missed Australia’s two eight-wickets wins over England in Perth and Brisbane but had been expected to return later in the five-match series. Australia coach Andrew McDonald on Tuesday said the veteran paceman ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eric Morris introduced as Oklahoma State coach, looks to revive program Gundy brought to prominence
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — For years, Eric Morris admired what Mike Gundy built at Oklahoma State from afar. As a former assistant coach at Big 12 rival Texas Tech, he learned about the high-scoring Cowboy offenses, high-level quarterback play and the long list of athletes who weren’t highly recruited but turned out to be great ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Right-hander Drew Anderson and Detroit Tigers agree to $7 million, 1-year contract
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Right-hander Drew Anderson and the Tigers agreed to a $7 million, one-year contract, Detroit general manager Scott Harris said Monday. The deal includes a $10 million team option for 2027. Anderson, 31, spent spring training with the Tigers in 2024 on a minor league contract and struck out 14 over eight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Baltimore’s Harbaugh still miffed by reversals: ‘About as clear as mud right now’
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
BALTIMORE (AP) — A day later, John Harbaugh still wasn’t satisfied with the way the NFL determines if a catch has been made. “It’s about as clear as mud right now,” the Baltimore coach said. The Ravens lost their biggest game of the season Monday, 27-22 to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Two replay reviews went against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Augustus Gerhart scores 15 to help Pennsylvania hold off Lafayette 74-72
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Augustus Gerhart scored 15 points to help Pennsylvania hold off Lafayette 74-72 on Monday night. Gerhart added six rebounds for the Quakers (6-4). TJ Power totaled 14 points and nine rebounds. Dalton Scantlebury also scored 14. Caleb Williams led the way for the Leopards (3-8) with 21 points. Andrew Phillips had 16 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shough’s growth, steady defense and roster-wide effort had Saints coach Kellen Moore smiling
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Rookie Tyler Shough took another important step in his growth as an NFL quarterback by showing he could improvise effectively under pressure and in the clutch. New Orleans’ defense continued to show it could consistently put forth solid performances highlighted by multiple fourth-down stops and an interception. Not only did it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees manager Aaron Boone believes gap with Blue Jays is small
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The New York Yankees spent most of the 2025 season chasing the AL champion Blue Jays. From a summer sweep to a postseason gut punch, Toronto became the measuring stick the Yankees couldn’t clear. Aaron Boone was asked how his club closes that gap going into 2026. “Playing better against them ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Notre Dame’s Love, Indiana’s Mendoza, Vanderbilt’s Pavia, Ohio State’s Sayin named Heisman finalists
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia and Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin are the finalists for the Heisman Trophy for the top player in college football. The Heisman Trophy Trust announced the finalists Monday night, who are invited to New York for the ... Read More »
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