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Patriots can extend win streak to 11, capture AFC East title with win over Bills

By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — There was a time in the not-too-distant past when it was a yearly occurrence for the New England Patriots to win the AFC East and go to the playoffs. But after a run of 11 straight division crowns from 2009 to 2019, the Patriots (11-2) haven’t won the division in five ... Read More »

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AFC North rivals Ravens and Bengals face off with playoff hopes on the line

By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025

The Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals are both in a familiar position when the AFC North rivals face each other for the second time in 17 days on Sunday. The Ravens (6-7) are one game behind Pittsburgh in the division with four games to play, while the Bengals (4-9) have playoff hopes that are hanging ... Read More »

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Brewers agree to 1-year contract with former Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo

By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Outfielder Akil Baddoo has agreed to a one-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. Baddoo, 27, has hit .224 with a .305 on-base percentage, 28 homers, 104 RBIs and 43 steals in 347 career games. He appeared in only seven games with Detroit last season and went 2 for 17. Badoo spent most ... Read More »

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The Steelers and Dolphins have weathered adversity heading into Monday night showdown

By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025

Mike Tomlin is only sort of joking when the Pittsburgh Steelers coach says he feels like he’s been on the hot seat during the entirety of his 19-year tenure. “I always feel like I got something to prove,” Tomlin said. “Not necessarily to anyone in particular. That’s just the spirit in which I go about ... Read More »

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Seahawks’ stout defense preparing for Colts’ 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers

By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks might not find out until Sunday whether Philip Rivers will take his first NFL snaps since 2020. Seattle (10-3) and its sixth-ranked overall defense is preparing as if the eight-time Pro Bowler and 44-year-old grandfather could be under center for the reeling Indianapolis Colts. Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald ... Read More »

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LISTEN: Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy says Baltimore has moved past controversial loss to Steelers

By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025

Ravens Pro Bowl linebacker Kyle Van Noy talks about Baltimore’s upcoming game against Joe Burrow and the Bengals, compares Lamar Jackson to Tom Brady and discusses being nominated for the Art Rooney sportsmanship award. Various NFL Players: Hey, this is Russell Wilson. This is Joe Montana. This is Dak Prescott. Hey, this is Jason Kelce. ... Read More »

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Bears look to bounce back against Garrett, Browns with rematch against Packers looming

By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears were rolling along and on top of the NFC before they got tripped up at Green Bay last week. They’ll get their shot at payback when Jordan Love and the Packers visit Soldier Field next week. But before they can turn their attention toward the rematch with their rivals, ... Read More »

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Grizzlies’ Zach Edey likely out at least a month with his latest ankle injury

By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Zach Edey is expected to miss at least a month due to the latest ankle injury for the Memphis Grizzlies center. The Grizzlies said Thursday that Edey had been diagnosed with a stress reaction in his left ankle. The team said he would be evaluated again in about four weeks after ... Read More »

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Pete Alonso to be introduced by Orioles on Friday after finalizing $155 million, 5-year contract

By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025

BALTIMORE (AP) — Slugging first baseman Pete Alonso and the Baltimore Orioles completed their $155 million, five-year contract Thursday. Baltimore called a news conference for Friday to introduce the five-time All-Star. Alonso gets a $12.5 million signing bonus payable within 45 days of the contract’s approval by Major League Baseball and salaries of $18.5 million ... Read More »

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49ers coach Kyle Shanahan stays focused on Titans despite playoff buzz

By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan heard plenty during the bye week from friends and family about the prime position the 49ers are in entering the stretch run of the season. The Niners (9-4) head into the final four games looking to return to the playoffs despite a string of injuries ... Read More »

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Steelers put their long home Monday night winning streak on the line when Dolphins visit

By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025

Miami (6-7) at Pittsburgh (7-6) Monday, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPN. BetMGM NFL odds: Steelers by 3 1/2. Against the spread: Dolphins 7-6, Steelers 6-7. Series record: Steelers lead 15-14. Last meeting: Dolphins beat Steelers 16-10 on Oct. 23, 2022, in Miami. Last week: Dolphins beat Jets 34-10; Steelers beat Ravens 27-22. Dolphins offense: overall (25), ... Read More »

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