National Sports
Mbappé scores twice in Real Madrid’s narrow Copa del Rey win over 3rd-tier Talavera
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Real Madrid beat third-division club Talavera 3-2 in the round of 32 of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday. Mbappé converted a 41st-minute penalty and sealed the victory late in the second half with a shot from outside the area for his 10th goal in his last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LB D’Marco Jackson is making the most of his starting opportunity with the Chicago Bears
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — D’Marco Jackson felt he just needed a chance to play. He found that opportunity in Chicago. Jackson was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week on Wednesday in another special moment for the third-year linebacker who stepped up when the Bears were hit hard by injuries at his position. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eliminated Bengals still focused on wins over final 3 games
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — For the first time since 2020, the Cincinnati Bengals are playing out the string in late December and are eliminated from postseason contention with multiple games left to play. The Bengals’ 4-10 record is a frustrating reality for a team that entered the year with playoff ambitions. “It comes down to being ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Zealand wins the toss and bats in the 3rd test against the West Indies
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat Thursday in the third test against the West Indies at Bay Oval. Spinner Ajaz Patel returns to the New Zealand lineup for his first home test in five years, replacing Blair Tickner, who suffered a dislocated shoulder in the second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Evan Neal practices with the Giants. He’s still not sure he’ll play for them again
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Evan Neal showed up to the stadium the day before or the morning of a game and learned each time whether he would be active for the New York Giants if a jersey was hanging at his locker. That happened just once this season. Neal is almost certainly leaving as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rockets coach Ime Udoka fined for slamming refs after overtime loss to Denver
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Rockets coach Ime Udoka was fined $25,000 for publicly criticizing the officiating in Houston’s 128-125 overtime loss to the Nuggets on Monday, the NBA announced Wednesday. Udoka said in the postgame press conference the game was “the most poorly officiated (he’s) seen in a long time” and took a shot at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Penn State players are encouraged by their first impressions of new coach Matt Campbell
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Trebor Peña has advice for his younger teammates who must decide soon whether to stay at Penn State and play for new coach Matt Campbell or look for opportunities elsewhere. The senior receiver transferred to Penn State in May after experiencing Syracuse’s transition from coach Dino Babers to Fran Brown ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pro Picks: Rams, Bears and Panthers will win in first-place showdowns
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
So much for home-field advantage in December. Nine road teams are favorites in Week 16, including two playing in matchups for first place in three of the four NFC divisions. The Los Angeles Rams (11-3) face off against the Seattle Seahawks (11-3) in a battle for first place in the NFC West on Thursday night. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays trade reliever Bruihl to Guardians for cash considerations
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays traded left-hander Justin Bruihl to the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for cash considerations, the team said Wednesday. Bruihl was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Monday after they agreed to terms with fellow reliever Tyler Rogers on a three-year contract worth US$37 million. Bruihl did not record ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quion Williams has school-record 18 assists in triple-double as UAPB routs Champion Christian 138-73
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Quion Williams finished with 29 points, 14 rebounds and a school-record 18 assists to propel Arkansas-Pine Bluff to a 138-73 victory over Division II member Champion Christian College on Wednesday. The senior guard made 13 of 18 shots in his first career triple-double, including both of his 3-pointers, for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cherki pulls out Haaland celebrations after wonder goal in Man City’s win in the English League Cup
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
Rayan Cherki recreated teammate Erling Haaland’s goal celebrations after curling an exquisite shot into the top corner in Manchester City’s 2-0 win over Brentford in the English League Cup quarterfinals on Wednesday. The France playmaker pulled out some robot moves and then sat down cross-legged in a yoga pose after giving a much-changed City team ... Read More »
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