December 4th, 2025
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Giants QB Jaxson Dart wants to run like Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen. He has a lot to learn

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Jaxson Dart the morning after absorbing a crushing, legal hit that knocked him out of bounds and defending his aggressive style by saying he’s “not playing soccer,” the New York Giants rookie quarterback hadn’t changed his thinking. Dart called it a good hit by New England’s Christian Elliss and continued ... Read More »

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NASCAR chairman Jim France called ‘a brick wall’ in contentious revenue-sharing negotiations

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The attorney for the two teams suing NASCAR portrayed series chairman Jim France as “a brick wall” in negotiations over the new revenue-sharing model that has triggered the Michael Jordan-backed federal antitrust case against the top form of motorsports in the United States. 23XI Racing, owned by Basketball Hall of Famer ... Read More »

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New Zealand’s fastest man Eddie Osei-Nketia switches allegiance to Australia

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Eddie Osei-Nketia, who is New Zealand’s record holder in the 100 and 200 meters, completed his eligibility switch to Australia on Thursday. The 24-year-old USC sprinter told The Associated Press he wants to help Australia earn medals at top competitions, including the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. “My goal with Australia is ... Read More »

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Florida lands Georgia Tech’s Buster Faulkner and Kentucky’s Brad White as coordinators

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jon Sumrall made his first hires as Florida’s football coach Thursday, bringing aboard Georgia Tech’s Buster Faulkner as offensive coordinator and Kentucky’s Brad White as defensive coordinator. Both got three-year contracts to join Sumrall in Gainesville and likely will be considered solid hires considering their experience in the powerhouse Southeastern Conference. ... Read More »

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Panthers’ McMillan top candidate for AP NFL Offensive Rookie of Year, but not satisfied with season

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan calls himself his biggest fan — and biggest critic. He’s a tough one at that. “C-plus,” McMillan said when asked to grade his own performance on the field this season. Nevermind that McMillan leads all NFL rookies with 826 yards receiving and has 57 receptions, ... Read More »

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Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa will try to put his cold-weather woes on ice and stay unbeaten against Jets

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa is heading to New York looking to keep the Miami Dolphins’ late-season surge going — with a bit of perfection on the line. The sixth-year quarterback is 6-0 against the Jets as a starter, including the Dolphins’ 27-21 victory in Miami in Week 4. He’s 7-0 overall in ... Read More »

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Scheffler returns from 2 months away and shares lead at the Hero World Challenge

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Scottie Scheffler returned to competition Thursday for the first time in two months and very little changed. Even with a bogey on the final hole, he had a 6-under 66 and was part of a five-way tie for the lead in the Hero World Challenge. Scheffler was tied with U.S. Open ... Read More »

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Chargers expect to have QB Justin Herbert for Monday night showdown against reeling Eagles

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

Philadelphia (8-4) at Los Angeles Chargers (8-4) Monday, 8:15 p.m. EST, ABC/ESPN BetMGM NFL Odds: Eagles by 3 Against the spread: Eagles 7-5; Chargers 5-6-1 Series record: Chargers lead 8-5 Last meeting: Chargers beat Eagles 27-24 in Philadelphia on Nov. 7, 2021. Last week: Eagles lost to Bears 24-15; Chargers beat Raiders 31-14. Eagles offense: ... Read More »

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Seahawks visit Falcons in matchup of teams heading in opposite directions

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

ATLANTA (AP) — Talk about two teams heading in opposite directions. The Seattle Seahawks have won six of their last seven games, putting them in the mix for an NFC West title and a top seed in the playoffs. Then there’s the Atlanta Falcons, who’ve lost six of seven to all but ensure their eighth ... Read More »

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Italian Cup: Lazio beats AC Milan after controversial corner and will face Bologna in quarterfinals

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

BOLOGNA, Italy (AP) — Defending champion Bologna will play Lazio in the quarterfinals of the Italian Cup after both won their respective round-of-16 matches on Thursday. Bologna came from behind to snatch a 2-1 win over Parma, while Lazio eliminated AC Milan 1-0. Bologna’s match appeared to be heading for penalties before substitute Santiago Castro ... Read More »

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A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday’s draw

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — FIFA has invited more teams than ever for a World Cup priced largely for fans in the 1%. The process of figuring out which teams in the expanded 48-nation field will play where begins with Friday’s draw at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan will ... Read More »

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