National Sports
Eastern Illinois knocks off East-West 110-56
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Andre Washington had 24 points in Eastern Illinois’ 110-56 victory over East-West on Monday. Washington shot 11 of 14 from the field and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Panthers (4-8). Preston Turner scored 18 points while going 7 of 12 (2 for 7 from 3-point range). Zion ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Myles Stute, Mike Sharavjamts guide South Carolina past South Carolina State 95-70
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Myles Stute and Mike Sharavjamts both scored 15 points to propel South Carolina to a 95-70 victory over South Carolina State on Monday. Stute made 4 of 7 shots with three 3-pointers, adding seven rebounds for the Gamecocks (8-4), who improve to 7-1 at home. Sharavjamts sank 5 of 6 shots ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chargers will need to sustain offensive progress from win over Cowboys to be Super Bowl contenders
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Few would mistake the Los Angeles Chargers for an offensive juggernaut this season, so their 34-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday represented a significant step forward. Whether it marks a point of demarcation where the Chargers (11-4) can propel themselves into meaningful Super Bowl contention or just a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs fire assistant coach Marc Savard as Toronto’s power play continues to struggle
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Maple Leafs fired assistant coach Marc Savard on Monday after losing three games in a row nearing the midway point of the NHL season. Savard, a 48-year-old former player, was in charge of the power play, which ranked last in the league at 13.3% with four shorthanded goals allowed. There ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Washington State beats Utah State 34-21 to win Idaho Famous Potato Bowl
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Zevi Eckhaus threw for a season-high 334 yards with three touchdowns and Washington State piled up 628 yards of offense, beating Utah State 34-21 to win the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl on Monday at Albertsons Stadium. Eckhaus completed 26 of 44 passes but also threw three interceptions for the Cougars (7-6), ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From football to hockey: Nick Saban’s new role with the Nashville Predators
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nick Saban knows his strengths with seven national championships as a college football coach. He also understands how to put coaches and athletes in the best position to succeed. That’s what he hopes to bring to the NHL’s Nashville Predators after joining the franchise as a minority owner. “I’m no expert ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Georgia rewards athletic director Josh Brooks with raise and contract extension through 2031
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia announced a contract extension and raise for athletic director Josh Brooks on Monday following back-to-back Southeastern Conference championships in football and national championships in women’s tennis, women’s track and equestrian. Georgia’s athletic association executive committee approved a contract extension for one year, through 2031, and an annual raise of $125,000 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QB Bryce Young’s turnaround boosts Panthers’ playoff hopes
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — There were plenty of question marks surrounding Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young entering the season, the most obvious being if he could win at the NFL level. But after going 6-22 as a starter in his first two seasons, the No. 1 overall pick in 2023 has given the playoff-starved organization ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ECHL players are on the verge of a strike as CBA talks reach an impasse
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
Members of the Professional Hockey Players’ Association have voted to authorize its bargaining committee to call for a strike if an agreement cannot be reached on a new collective bargaining agreement with the ECHL, union executive director Brian Ramsay said Monday. The ECHL in an update posted to its website said the union had informed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steelers WR DK Metcalf suspended 2 games following altercation with fan in Detroit
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The NFL has suspended Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf for two games following an in-game altercation between Metcalf and a fan during the team’s victory over Detroit. The league ruled that Metcalf’s actions violated league policy, which specifies that “players may not enter the stands or otherwise confront fans at any ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!David Green scores 23 to help Tulsa beat Denver 90-85 for ninth straight victory
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — David Green had 23 points and Tulsa upped its win streak to nine with a 90-85 victory over Denver on Monday. Green shot 8 of 9 from the field and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line for the Golden Hurricane (12-1). Tylen Riley added 18 points and six rebounds. Myles ... Read More »
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