National Sports
Mets jettison Jeff McNeil in trade to A’s, follows departures of Alonso, Nimmo and Díaz
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The Mets jettisoned another core player as part of their retooling, trading second baseman Jeff McNeil to the Athletics on Monday for minor league right-hander Yordan Rodriguez. New York will send cash to the A’s to offset some of the $17.75 million remaining in McNeil’s $50 million, four-year contract. McNeil follows ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fan denies using racial slur in heated exchange with Steelers’ DK Metcalf
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Detroit Lions fan who Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf punched at during a game between the teams has denied allegations he used a racial slur in a statement released by his lawyers Monday. A law firm representing Ryan Kennedy said in a statement released to The Associated Press on Monday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Notre Dame pauses long-standing rivalry with USC, adds BYU to 2026 schedule
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
One of college football’s biggest and longest rivalries, Notre Dame-Southern California, appears to be off next season after the Fighting Irish filled their last 2026 open date with a trip to Brigham Young. The Fighting Irish announced Monday they had agreed to add a home-and-home series with the Cougars. The top two teams left out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kansas City Chiefs announce they will leave Arrowhead and relocate across the Kansas-Missouri border
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs announced Monday they will relocate across the Kansas-Missouri border in a new domed stadium that will be ready by the 2031 season. The move comes after a Kansas legislative committee approved a bonding package to support the move earlier in the day. The Chiefs have played at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parker Washington is far from an afterthought in Jacksonville’s receiver room
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Parker Washington was a somewhat forgotten receiver in Jacksonville when training camp opened. With Brian Thomas Jr. coming off a Pro Bowl, two-way rookie Travis Hunter garnering so much attention and Dyami Brown having signed a one-year, $10 million contract in free agency, there was seemingly little room for Washington. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chiefs announce intent to leave their Missouri home of 50-plus years at Arrowhead Stadium and relocate to Kansas
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Chiefs announce intent to leave their Missouri home of 50-plus years at Arrowhead Stadium and relocate to Kansas. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Neres doubles gives Napoli the Italian Super Cup with victory over Bologna
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — David Neres scored in each half for Napoli as the reigning Serie A champion won the Italian Super Cup for a third time on Monday, beating Bologna 2-0 in Saudi Arabia. The teams met in Riyadh to decide a tournament played between the winners and runners-up of last season’s league ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jalen Griffith spurs Western Michigan to 94-57 victory over NAIA’s Defiance
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Jalen Griffith had 16 points to guide Western Michigan to a 94-57 victory over NAIA member Defiance on Monday. Griffith also had six assists and five steals for the Broncos (6-7). Jayden Brewer added 15 points and eight rebounds. Brady Swartz scored 11. Jalen Brown led the Yellow Jackets with 15 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hawaii’s YouTube kicker dubbed the ‘Tokyo Toe’ used grit to become an AP All-American with NFL hopes
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
HONOLULU (AP) — Kansei Matsuzawa became an instant star this year, with game-tying and game-winning field goals in a 23-20 victory win over Stanford and a singular backstory about teaching himself to kick on YouTube. The Japan-born Matsuzawa’s near-perfect performance during the rest of Hawaii’s 8-4 season was even more impressive. He made 25 consecutive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Sox acquire All-Star first baseman Willson Contreras from Cardinals for three young righties
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox acquired three-time All-Star Willson Contreras from the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday in a trade for right-hander Hunter Dobbins and two pitching prospects. The 33-year-old Contreras is a .258 hitter with 172 homers and 548 RBIs in 10 seasons with the Cubs and Cardinals. He spent most of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 2 Georgia is trying to make the most of its break before CFP quarterfinal against No. 6 Ole Miss
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Kirby Smart said Monday he has tried to use a long break to help No. 2 Georgia prepare for its College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against No. 6 Mississippi in the Jan. 1 Sugar Bowl. At the same time, Smart said having a first-round bye last week while the Rebels and other ... Read More »
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