December 8th, 2025
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Bears’ Caleb Williams blames himself for not throwing better pass on his crucial INT against Packers

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Just when it appeared Caleb Williams was on the verge of completing yet another fourth-quarter comeback, he made a regrettable pass on Sunday that knocked the Chicago Bears out of the NFC North lead. The Bears trailed 28-21 and faced fourth-and-1 from Green Bay’s 14-yard line when Williams faked a ... Read More »

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Jaden Booth, Dylan Faulkner help Samford fend off Cornell 93-90

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Jadin Booth scored 30 points and Dylan Faulkner posted a double-double to help Samford fend off Cornell 93-90 on Sunday night. Booth also had five assists for the Bulldogs (5-6). Faulkner finished with 23 points on 9-for-10 shooting. He added 12 rebounds and three blocks. Cade Norris scored 13 on 5-for-7 ... Read More »

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Brayden Schenn, Dylan Holloway lead Blues to 4-3 win over Canadiens

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

MONTREAL — Brayden Schenn scored twice and added an assist as the St. Louis Blues held off the Montreal Canadiens for a 4-3 win on Sunday. Dylan Holloway had a goal and two assists while Pavel Buchnevich also scored for St. Louis (11-12-7), which beat the Senators 2-1 in Ottawa on Saturday. Jordan Binnington stopped ... Read More »

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Yang, rookie from China, makes first NBA start

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Yang Hansen, the 7-foot-1 rookie out of China, made his first NBA start in a game Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Hansen, picked 16th overall in last summer’s draft, moved into the starting lineup after the Trail Blazers primary centers — Donovan Clingan and Robert Williams III — missed the game. ... Read More »

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Notre Dame opts out of bowl game after getting ‘punched in the stomach’ by CFP

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

Snubbed by the College Football Playoff, Notre Dame snubbed its nose at a second-tier bowl game. The ninth-ranked Fighting Irish responded to getting dropped in the CFP rankings for the second consecutive week by turning down an invitation to play in the Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando, Florida. “Overwhelming shock and sadness,” Notre Dame athletic director ... Read More »

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MacKinnon extends his NHL points lead in Colorado’s 3-2 win over the Flyers

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Valeri Nichushkin scored the eventual game-winner early in the second period, Nathan MacKinnon had an assist to add to his NHL-leading points total and the Colorado Avalanche hung on for a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday. Brent Burns and Brock Nelson also scored for Colorado, which improved to 21-2-6 ... Read More »

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Murray drops 34 as Nuggets top Hornets 115-106 for third straight win, franchise record 10th on road

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jamal Murray scored 34 points, Nikola Jokic finished with 28 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds and the Denver Nuggets held on to defeat the Charlotte Hornets 115-106 on Sunday night to extend their franchise record to road winning streak to 10 games. Tim Hardaway Jr. had 14 points off the ... Read More »

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Okeke, Porter lead Wisconsin charge in 78-64 win over 20th-ranked Michigan State women

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

MADISON, Wisc, (AP) — Gift Uchenna Okeke scored 14 points and grabbed 15 rebounds and Ronnie Porter also recorded a double-double and Wisconsin beat 20th-ranked Michigan State 78-64 in a Big Ten opener on Sunday. Kyrah Daniels scored 14, Destiny Howell scored 13 points and Ronnie Porter scored 12 and grabbed 11 rebounds for Wisconsin ... Read More »

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Keisean Nixon has game-sealing INT and Packers overtake Bears for NFC North lead with 28-21 win

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Keisean Nixon couldn’t have picked a better time to get his first interception of the season. Nixon picked off Caleb Williams’ pass in the end zone with 22 seconds remaining to preserve Green Bay’s 28-21 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday, and the Packers moved into first place in ... Read More »

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Rantanen scores lone shootout goal as Stars rally past Penguins 3-2

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

DALLAS (AP) — Mikko Rantanen’s final-round score was the only goal of the shootout and Jake Oettinger made 27 saves as the Dallas Stars beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Sunday night. After Rantanen beat Tristan Jarry stick side, Oettinger stopped Kris Letang to end the game and record his league-high 14th win. Defenseman Miro ... Read More »

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Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua help Rams stay tied atop NFC West with 45-17 win over Cardinals

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Matthew Stafford dominated on the field before being serenaded with “M-V-P!” chants off of it, soaking in some locker room praise from teammates after another stellar performance that led his Los Angeles Rams to a 45-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. The 37-year-old quarterback has rarely looked better in ... Read More »

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