National Sports
Panthers aim to even things against the Saints and remain atop the NFC South
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
Carolina (7-6) at New Orleans (3-10) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, Fox. BetMGM NFL odds: Panthers by 3. Against the spread: Panthers 8-5, Saints 5-8. Series record: Saints lead 33-29. Last meeting: Saints beat Panthers 17-7 on Nov. 9, 2025, at Carolina. Last week: Panthers had a bye; beat the Rams 31-28 on Nov. 30; Saints ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Latest phase of World Cup tickets go on sale with fans now able to apply for specific matches
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
Soccer fans were able to apply for tickets to watch specific matches at next year’s World Cup for the first time on Thursday as FIFA opened up its latest phase of sales. Following last week’s draw for the 2026 tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, an updated schedule has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The 3-10 Commanders visit the 2-11 Giants in a game of NFC rivals on long skids
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
Washington (3-10) at N.Y. Giants (2-11) BetMGM NFL odds: Giants by 2 1/2. Against the spread: Commanders 4-9; Giants 7-6. Series record: New York leads 108-74-5. Last meeting: Commanders beat Giants 21-6 on Sept. 7, 2025, at Washington. Last week: Commanders lost to Vikings 31-0; Giants had bye, lost to Patriots 33-15 on Dec. 1. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaguars can reach double-digit wins for the second time since 2007 when they host the Jets
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
New York Jets (3-10) at Jacksonville (9-4) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS. BetMGM NFL odds: Jaguars by 12 1/2. Against the spread: Jets 7-5-1, Jaguars 8-5. Series record: Jaguars lead 9-8. Last meeting: Jets beat the Jaguars 32-25 on Dec. 15, 2024, in Jacksonville. Last week: Jets lost to the Dolphins 34-10; Jaguars beat the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!IOC advises sports bodies to let Russian youth teams, athletes compete again with flag and anthem
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
GENEVA (AP) — The IOC took a big step toward reintegrating Russia and Belarus into world sports Thursday by advising governing bodies to let the countries’ youth teams and athletes compete with their full identity of national flag and anthem. Athletes have “a fundamental right to access sport across the world, and to compete free ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chargers closing in on playoff spot as Chiefs face elimination in AFC West showdown
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers (9-4) at Kansas City (6-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS. BetMGM NFL odds: Chiefs by 4 1/2. Against the spread: Chargers 7-6, Chiefs 5-7-1. Series record: Chiefs lead 11-5. Last meeting: Chargers beat Chiefs 27-21 on Sept. 5, 2025, in São Paulo, Brazil. Last week: Chargers beat Eagles 22-19; Chiefs lost to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Blue Jays sign Korean league MVP Cody Ponce to three-year deal
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
TORONTO — After a four-year run in Asia, right-hander Cody Ponce is returning to Major League Baseball after agreeing to a three-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. The deal is worth US$30 million, the team said Thursday in a statement announcing the deal that was first reported last week. Ponce, 31, had a 17-1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Girona coach says goalkeeper Livakovic won’t play for the team again
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Girona coach Míchel on Thursday criticized Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic for not prioritizing the club and said he will not play for the team again. Míchel said the reserve goalkeeper refused to play in a recent match and wants to leave the club. He said the goalkeeper was only worried about the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AFC Toronto’s Jade Kovacevic, the NSL’s first signing, announces her retirement
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
TORONTO — AFC Toronto forward Jade Kovacevic, the first player signing announced by the Northern Super League, is calling time on her professional career. The 31-year-old from Acton, Ont., played professionally in Hungary and Italy before returning home to star in League1 Ontario and then sign with her hometown club. Kovacevic called the decision to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bears look to bounce back against Garrett and the Browns after losing to the Packers
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
Cleveland (3-10) at Chicago (9-4) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox. BetMGM NFL odds: Bears by 7 1/2. Against the spread: Browns 4-6; Bears 6-4. Series record: Browns lead 11-7. Last meeting: Browns beat Bears 20-17 at Cleveland on Dec. 17, 2023. Last week: Browns lost to Tennessee 31-29; Bears lost at Green Bay 28-21. Browns ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Canadiens coach Therrien to serve as Canada coach at Spengler Cup
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
CALGARY — Former Montreal Canadiens head coach Michel Therrien will serve as head coach of the Canadian team at the upcoming Spengler Cup in Davos, Switzerland. Therrien will be joined at the Dec. 26-31 tournament by assistant coaches Drew Bannister, Rob Cookson and Patrice Lefebvre, Hockey Canada said Thursday. “We are excited to unveil the ... Read More »
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