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The Africa Cup of Nations already knows which teams have made it to the knockout stage
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Tanzania and Tunisia secured the last two available spots in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 on Tuesday, thanks to their 1-1 draw in Group C. It wrecked Angola’s hopes of squeezing through as one of the best third-place finishers with just two points from Group B. Angola’s goal difference ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Goldeneyes continue search for away wins on extended road swing
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
It’s another week, another rink for the Vancouver Goldeneyes. Between an extended series of away games and the PWHL’s Takeover Tour, life on the road has become somewhat routine for the expansion club. “It’s totally a bonding moment,” defender Mellissa Channell-Watkins said. “It sucks not being at home, but that’s just the name of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michigan and Texas play in the Citrus Bowl in only 3rd meeting of the blue-blood football programs
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
No. 14 Texas (9-3, CFP No. 13) vs. No. 18 Michigan (9-3, CFP No. 18), Wednesday, 3 p.m. EST (ABC) BetMGM Sportsbook College Football Odds: Texas by 7. Series record: Texas leads 2-0. What’s at stake? This is a statement game for Texas, which felt it should not have been left out of the 12 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steelers could have T.J. Watt back for ‘AFC North championship’ showdown against Ravens
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers could have outside linebacker T.J. Watt back for their “win or go home” showdown with Baltimore for the AFC North title on Sunday night. Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday he’s “more optimistic” than he has been that the perennial Pro Bowl edge rusher will be available after sitting out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tanzania, Tunisia join Nigeria in Africa Cup last 16 with draw keeping Angola out
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Tanzania and Tunisia grabbed the last available places in the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday by playing out a 1-1 draw that eliminated Angola. Feisal Salum’s goal for Tanzania, which canceled out Ismaël Gharbi’s penalty, sent the Taifa Stars through to the last 16 as one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bijan Robinson, Falcons finishing strong with 3rd straight win after elimination from playoffs
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Maybe the Atlanta Falcons just need to have more games in prime time. The Falcons improved to 4-1 in prime-time games this season Monday night, upsetting the playoff-bound Los Angeles Rams 27-24 on Zane Gonzalez’s 51-yard field goal with 21 seconds left. It was their second Monday night victory at home, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary Flames sign goaltender Devin Cooley to two-year, US$2.7 million extension
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed goaltender Devin Cooley to a two-year, one-way contract extension worth US$2.7 million, the NHL club announced Tuesday. The 28-year-old from Los Gatos, Calif., has a 4-4-2 record with a 2.40 goals-against average and a .914 save percentage in 13 games with the Flames this season. He has combined ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patriots star receiver Stefon Diggs faces strangulation charges, denies allegations
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — New England Patriots star wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing strangulation and other criminal charges in connection with an incident that happened earlier this month, police said. News of the charges emerged after a court hearing Tuesday in Dedham, Massachusetts. It is unclear what led to the charges, which include felony strangulation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Montreal adds midfielder Ivan Losenko on loan from FC Shakhtar Donetsk
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
MONTREAL — CF Montreal acquired midfielder Ivan Losenko on a one-year loan from Ukrainian Premier League side FC Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday. The deal includes renewal options for the 2027 sprint season and the 2027-28 campaign as Major League Soccer shifts to a summer-to-spring calendar. A permanent transfer option will be available to Montreal after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matthews questionable for Toronto’s game against Devils; Tanev, Joshua out
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs say captain Auston Matthews will be a “game-time decision” for their game Tuesday night against the visiting New Jersey Devils. The Leafs said in an update that the star centre is dealing with a lower-body injury. Matthews temporarily left Toronto’s 3-2 overtime loss to Detroit on Saturday after blocking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chip Kelly lands new job as Northwestern’s offensive coordinator after firing by Raiders
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
Former Oregon and Philadelphia Eagles coach Chip Kelly was hired as Northwestern’s offensive coordinator on Tuesday. The move comes on the heels of the Las Vegas Raiders firing Kelly as offensive coordinator late last month after just 11 games. But he has a history of overseeing explosive offenses, particularly at the college level. Kelly led ... Read More »
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