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Joe Sloan hired as offensive coordinator at Kentucky under new coach Will Stein
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Joe Sloan was hired Monday as Kentucky’s offensive coordinator, coach Will Stein announced. Sloan was previously the offensive coordinator at LSU. He was dismissed by the Tigers after coach Brian Kelly was fired. Stein took over the Wildcats’ program two weeks ago, getting a five-year, $28.5 million deal to succeed Mark ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers struggling to handle success, lose control of destiny in NFC South playoff race
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers are still learning how to handle success. While the Panthers have thrived in the underdog role this season with wins over Green Bay and the Los Angeles Rams, they continue to struggle winning the games they’re supposed to win. Sunday was the latest example. The Panthers, needing a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colts may need more aggressive game plan for Philip Rivers if they want to salvage their season
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen prefers being the aggressive play-caller. He likes taking chances on third down, would rather go for it on fourth down than punt and enjoys finding creative ways to stretch the field. Right now, though, Steichen can’t simply rely on his instincts. With a 44-year-old grandfather taking his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ravens defense sends a message by shutting out Cincinnati. Tavius Robinson’s return was key
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Tavius Robinson pressured the quarterback, Kyle Van Noy intercepted the pass — and after a careful handoff, Alohi Gilman returned the ball all the way to the end zone. Baltimore’s final touchdown was a true team effort by a defense that delivered a performance the Ravens sorely needed. Baltimore became ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roma beats Como to tighten Serie A title race
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
ROME (AP) — Brazilian full back Wesley França got the only goal as Roma beat Como 1-0 and moved within three points of Serie A leader Inter Milan on Monday. A summer signing from Flamengo, Franca gave Roma the breakthrough it deserved on the hour mark by taking Matías Soulé’s pass and firing a low ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twins add first baseman Josh Bell with agreement on $7 million contract, AP source says
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins and durable switch-hitting slugger Josh Bell agreed Monday on a one-year, $7 million contract, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. The person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because completion of the deal was pending a physical exam, said Bell will get ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vanderbilt’s Langston Patterson among 5 seeking injunction to play 2026 season
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Five college football players at power-conference schools asked a federal judge on Monday for a preliminary injunction to play a fifth year next season. All five have competed four seasons in four years without taking a redshirt. They are linebacker Langston Patterson, kicker Nathanial Vakos and tight end Lance Mason at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Biff Poggi tells signees and parents Michigan hopes to hire a coach by end of month, AP source says
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan interim football coach Biff Poggi had a Zoom call with the program’s signees and their parents just hours after Sherrone Moore was fired last week, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Monday. Poggi told the players and their parents that athletic director Warde Manuel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings edge rusher Greenard to have season-ending shoulder surgery after making Pro Bowl last year
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings edge rusher Jonathan Greenard will have season-ending surgery on a left shoulder injury he aggravated in the game at Dallas, coach Kevin O’Connell announced Monday. The Vikings (6-8) were eliminated from playoff contention before their 34-26 victory over the Cowboys on Sunday night. Greenard missed two games last month ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lawyer argues “systematic breakdown” led to Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs’ drug overdose death
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — An attorney argued Monday that the Los Angeles Angels’ failure to investigate repeated reports of drug use and dealing by the team’s communications director led to the overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs. Daniel Dutko, a lawyer for Skaggs’ family, told jurors in a Southern California courtroom that the testimony ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bills keep overcoming flaws and slow starts, winning on another second-half rally
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Thrilling as the second-half comebacks have been, Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills acknowledge that continuing to test the limits of how big of a hole they can dig themselves out of is a flawed formula for sustained success. Each week the Bills insist they need to be better to ... Read More »
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