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Giants miss opportunity to get the No. 1 draft pick, but see progress in rookie QB Jaxson Dart
By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025
The New York Giants have never had the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. And thanks to their 34-10 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, the chances of that trend continuing greatly increased. The Raiders are in the driver’s seat for the top pick at 2-14 with the Giants (3-13) sliding into ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is ‘stable’ after 2 die in car accident in Nigeria
By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Anthony Joshua, the British boxer and former world heavyweight champion, is “stable” in hospital after a car crash that killed two other passengers in Nigeria on Monday. “Following thorough clinical evaluations, medical professionals have confirmed that both patients (hospitalized after the accident) are stable and do not require any emergency medical ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seahawks’ running game rounding into form as they pursue No. 1 seed
By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025
For everything that’s gone right for the Seattle Seahawks during a season in which they’ve become one of the NFL’s top teams, their rushing attack has been an Achilles’ heel much of the year. That has started to change over the last two games, both of them victories, including Sunday’s 27-10 victory over the Carolina ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Josh Allen could use a break, and he’s expected to get one in Buffalo’s season finale against Jets
By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — A little battered and visibly frustrated, Josh Allen can use a rest. And the Bills quarterback is expected to get one Sunday in what’s essentially a meaningless regular-season finale against the New York Jets. Aside from taking the opening snap to extend his streak of consecutive regular-season starts to 122, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Titans try to focus on Jaguars knowing change is coming after season finale
By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans know change is coming once this season is finished, and the challenge now is staying focused on the finale. After all, they won’t get another chance to string together consecutive wins until the 2026 season starts. The Titans missed out once again on winning back-to-back games with their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olympic gold medallist and three-time Brier champ Harnden to retire at end of season
By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025
TORONTO — E.J. Harnden first fell in love with curling while watching his father compete at a hometown Brier in 1990 at the Sault Memorial Gardens. “I was just hooked,” Harnden said Monday. “I was just like, ‘This is something I want to do.'” The experience helped set him on a path that would include ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kayden Mingo, Eli Rice lead Penn State over North Carolina Central 90-67
By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (AP) — Freshman Kayden Mingo had 19 points, Eli Rice scored a career-high 18 and Penn State pulled away in the second half to beat North Carolina Central 90-67 on Monday. Mingo made 8 of 12 shots with three 3-pointers for the Nittany Lions (9-4), who improve to 7-1 at home. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texans defy odds to reach playoffs after 0-3 start, extend winning streak to eight games
By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans became the fifth team since 1990 to reach the playoffs after opening the season 0-3 and the first team to do it twice with their win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday. The Texans (11-5) extended their winning streak to eight games with the 20-16 victory to join ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lone loss sparked Dante Moore and Oregon toward College Football Playoff run
By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025
A loss changed Dante Moore’s mindset and fueled Oregon’s run to the College Football Playoff. Frustrated by an uneven performance against top-ranked Indiana in October, Moore vowed not to put enormous pressure on himself again and he’s been stellar ever since. “I made that game bigger than what it was, had a lot of emotions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whitecaps FC to settle class-action lawsuit with fans over Lionel Messi no-show
By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025
VANCOUVER — A proposed settlement has been reached in a class-action lawsuit over the non-appearance of soccer superstar Lionel Messi and other Inter Miami players in a match against Vancouver Whitecaps FC last year. The lawsuit stems from a May 25, 2024, match at BC Place Stadium that drew a crowd of more than 51,000 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Andy Reid plans to return as Chiefs coach next season
By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Monday that he plans to return next season, batting away any thought of an impending retirement by making a tongue-in-cheek joke about his status with a franchise he has led to three Super Bowl titles. “I mean, I think I’m coming back, right?” ... Read More »
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