National Sports
Bucks coach Doc Rivers disputes report that Antetokounmpo is talking with team about his future
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bucks coach Doc Rivers said Wednesday there have been no talks between team officials and Giannis Antetokounmpo regarding the two-time MVP’s potential exit from Milwaukee. Rivers’ comments before the Bucks’ game against Detroit came following an ESPN report that Antetokounmpo and his agent, Alex Saratsis, had started speaking with the Bucks about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blake scores 28, stuffs stat sheet as No. 15 Vandy women top Virginia in SEC/ACC Challenge 81-68
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mikayla Blakes scored 28 points with seven rebounds, seven assists and four steals and No. 15 Vanderbilt used a big third quarter to defeat Virginia 81-68 in the SEC/ACC Challenge on Wednesday night. The Commodores took control in the third quarter, hitting 4 of 6 3-pointers and 10 of 11 shots ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michigan fires special teams coach JB Brown after disappointing season
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan fired special teams coach JB Brown on Wednesday in the wake of the No. 18 Wolverines’ loss to top-ranked Ohio State. Michigan coach Sherrone Moore did not immediately name a successor. “After thoroughly evaluating our special teams’ performance throughout the season, I made the decision to make a change ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stein plans to rebuild Kentucky with offensive risk-taking and thrive as he’s doing at No. 4 Oregon
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Will Stein made clear that offensive risk-taking is part of making Kentucky competitive again. Given how it has worked for him at Oregon and other stops, it’s no wonder the Wildcats’ new coach stressed his intent to achieve it sooner rather than later. “Our offense, our play is to light up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!St. Petersburg says Tropicana Field will be ready for Rays’ April 6 home opener
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — City officials in St. Petersburg showed off the newly enclosed dome at Tropicana Field on Wednesday and said they are confident the ballpark will be ready for the Tampa Bay Rays’ homer opener on April 6 against the Chicago Cubs following work to repair the damage caused by Hurricane Milton. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!K-State AD Gene Taylor rips state of college sports after football coach Chris Klieman’s retirement
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
Kansas State athletic director Gene Taylor ripped the current state of college athletics for its role in driving Wildcats football coach Chris Klieman into retirement, claiming Wednesday that “there are people with really loud voices right now that are trying to keep this thing from being put in the right place.” Taylor did not specify ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cease’s $210 million deal with Blue Jays includes $64 million in deferred money payable through 2046
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Dylan Cease will wait until 2046 to receive the final payment from his $210 million, seven-year contract with the American League champion Toronto Blue Jays, which includes $64 million in deferred salaries. A right-hander who turns 30 on Dec. 28, Cease gets a $23 million signing bonus payable on Jan. 15, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From training partners to rivals: Ward and Sanders set for first NFL matchup when Browns face Titans
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders trained with each other seemingly dueling for the chance to be the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft. The Titans used that pick on Ward, then Sanders fell — not just through the first round but all the way to the fifth round before ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-UCLA interim head coach Tim Skipper lands head job at Cal Poly after leading Bruins for 9 games
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Tim Skipper, the veteran assistant who served as UCLA’s interim football coach for the final nine games of the current season, has been hired as the new head coach at Cal Poly. The FCS school announced the hiring Wednesday. Skipper replaces Paul Wulff, who was fired by Cal Poly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets and reliever Devin Williams finalize $51 million, 3-year contract
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Devin Williams and the Mets finalized a $51 million, three-year contract on Wednesday that locks in a critical late-inning reliever as New York rebuilds its bullpen this offseason. The right-hander will receive $5 million per year deferred for 10 years starting in 2036, so the contract won’t be fully paid until ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Premier League: Arsenal regains 5-point lead as struggling Liverpool drops more points at Anfield
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
Another win for Arsenal. More misery for Liverpool and its under-fire manager Arne Slot. While Arsenal accelerated its Premier League title charge with a 2-0 victory over Brentford to regain a five-point lead, Liverpool needed a late own-goal just to salvage a 1-1 draw with Sunderland at Anfield. Slot will be back under pressure, with ... Read More »
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