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Lions eliminated after Goff’s uncharacteristic giveaways in loss that sends Packers to playoffs
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions formally gifted the division rival Green Bay Packers a spot in the playoffs, with six turnovers that sealed their fate in a loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Detroit’s grip on the NFC North, though, had been slipping all season. With their 23-10 loss to the Vikings ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defending champion LawConnect leads yachts out of Sydney harbor in annual ocean race to Hobart
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
SYDNEY (AP) — Defending champion and 100-foot supermaxi LawConnect led the Sydney to Hobart fleet out of Sydney harbor on Friday for the 80th running of the ocean race to the island state of Tasmania. LawConnect’s pursuit of a third straight line honors title started well, with the crew claiming an early lead over supermaxi ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ashes advantage England: Visitors take 4 Australian wickets after winning the toss at the MCG
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — England pace bowler Josh Tongue took three early wickets as Australia limped to lunch at 72-4 Friday on the first day of the fourth Ashes test. Tongue claimed 3-24 from eight overs including removing Australia captain Steve Smith for nine at a sold-out Melbourne Cricket Ground. England skipper Ben Stokes won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings eliminate Lions with defense-dominating 23-10 victory, racking up 6 turnovers and 5 sacks
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jordan Addison took a jet sweep handoff 65 yards for the game-sealing touchdown with 3:43 left after the Minnesota Vikings forced six turnovers and eliminated the Detroit Lions from contention for the playoffs with a 23-10 victory on Thursday. Harrison Smith, the 14th-year veteran safety, had one of the two interceptions and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler lead the way as Warriors beat Mavericks 126-116 on Christmas Day
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 23 points and knocked down a key 3-pointer with 3:45 left to help seal it, Jimmy Butler added 14 points, nine assists and nine rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 126-116 on Thursday. Mavericks rookie star Cooper Flagg had 27 points on 13-for-21 shooting, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions eliminated after turnover-fueled loss to Vikings, send Packers to playoffs
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Detroit Lions have gifted the division rival Green Bay Packers a spot in the playoffs. With six turnovers in a 23-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday, Detroit was eliminated from postseason contention — clinching at least a wild-card berth for Green Bay. After taking the past two NFC North ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!JJ Redick’s kids write persuasive essays to earn their biggest Christmas gifts
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Forget about letters to Santa. If you’re one of JJ Redick’s kids, you’ve got to work a little harder for your Christmas presents. The Los Angeles Lakers coach and his wife, Chelsea, told sons Kai and Knox they would need to write a “persuasive essay” explaining why they should receive their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Croskey-Merritt’s 105-yard rushing performance gives Commanders hope for future
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — The Washington Commanders have reached the point in the season when assessing talent for next year is almost as important as winning now. Toward that end, the Commanders just might have found their running back of the future. Jacory Croskey-Merritt put on an impressive display of speed, power and finesse Thursday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dallas center Anthony Davis leaves with groin injury
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Dallas Mavericks center Anthony Davis suffered a groin injury in the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. The Mavericks said Davis would not return to the game because of groin spasms. Davis exited the Christmas Day matinee at the 8:50 mark of the second quarter after he pulled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chiefs’ injury woes continue as top return man Nikko Remigio lands on IR
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs placed top return man Nikko Remigio on injured reserve before their game against the Denver Broncos on Thursday night, their third wide receiver to land on the IR list in a matter of two days. Remigio was a full participant in practice Monday but had not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Broncos place center Luke Wattenberg on IR in surprising blow to offensive line
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos placed center Luke Wattenberg on injured reserve before their game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night, a surprising and significant blow to their offensive line as they take aim at a postseason berth. Wattenberg had started the first 15 games of the season before showing ... Read More »
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