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Bills defense overcomes deficiencies by continuing to come up big when it matters
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Like it or not, Bills coach Sean McDermott has come to terms with tolerating the imperfections of Buffalo’s patchwork and injury-depleted defense for however many games left in the season — including the likelihood a playoff berth. It’s not so much McDermott lowering his standards, but rather taking a cup ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defensive tackle Caleb Sanders, Saskatchewan Roughriders agree to extension
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
VANCOUVER — American defensive lineman Caleb Sanders has signed an extension with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The 25-year-old defensive tackle logged a career-high 13 defensive tackles in 16 regular-season appearances for the Riders last year, then played in the West Division final and the Grey Cup, helping Saskatchewan to the championship. Over three seasons with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Neymar has minor left knee surgery and hopes to reach the World Cup
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
SAO PAULO (AP) — Neymar underwent minor surgery on his left knee, his club Santos said on Monday. The 33-year-old Neymar previously said he wanted to fix the pains that have sidelined him from several matches this year. The arthroscopy was performed by Rodrigo Lasmar, who also works with the Brazil squad. The procedure was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kansas lawmakers approve proposal to help Chiefs build new stadium across state line from Missouri
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas lawmakers approved a proposal Monday to help pay for a new stadium for the Kansas City Chiefs, which is expected to lure one of the NFL’s iconic franchises across the state line from Missouri and replace popular but aging Arrowhead Stadium. The Legislative Coordinating Council, which includes the state’s top ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada coach Jesse Marsch to hold January camp for North American-based players
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
Canada coach Jesse Marsch will hold a 10-day January camp in California for North American-based players, ahead of a friendly against Guatemala. The camp will run Jan. 8-18 in Irvine, Calif., with the game against No. 94 Guatemala on Jan. 17 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. With European-based players tied up with domestic club ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quinn Ewers likely to remain Dolphins’ starting QB for final 2 games of season
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Quinn Ewers will likely continue as the Miami Dolphins’ starting quarterback for the final two games of the 2025 season. Ewers looked calm and operated Miami’s offense well in his first NFL start on Sunday, replacing the benched Tua Tagovailoa in hopes of offering a spark for Miami’s passing game. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Falcons’ 2-game winning streak can’t make up for disappointment of 8th straight losing season
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons’ second consecutive road win was accompanied by regrets that the success came far too late to save a lost season. The 26-19 win at Arizona on Sunday showed evidence of many of the reasons the Falcons entered this season with playoff expectations and are frustrated to be stuck with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bafana Bafana beat Angola 2-1 in winning start to Africa Cup
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Lyle Foster gave South Africa a winning start to the Africa Cup of Nations by a hard-fought 2-1 over Angola on Monday. The Bafana Bafana ended a six-game winless streak against Angola, which had won three and drawn three of their meetings since a World Cup qualifier in November 2015. South ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kraken’s Brandon Montour placed on injured reserve, expected to miss 4 weeks following hand surgery
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Kraken defenseman Brandon Montour was placed on injured reserve Monday and will be out for at least four weeks after having hand surgery, the Kraken announced. The 31-year-old Montour had missed the last two games after departing early from a 5-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche last Tuesday. He is expected ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s been 50 years since a lawyer’s decision unlocked free agency in MLB and changed sports forever
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Sports were turned upside down 50 years ago Tuesday by a man who never threw or kicked a ball. A lawyer with expertise in labor relations struck down Major League Baseball’s reserve clause, which had bound players to their teams since the 1870s. No one could have predicted then that the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Montreal and forward Matías Cóccaro mutually part ways
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
MONTREAL — CF Montreal has mutually agreed to a contract termination with forward Matías Cóccaro. The Major League Soccer club announced the move in a statement Monday, saying the agreement is effective Jan. 1, 2026. Montreal picked up the 28-year-old Cóccaro from Argentine first division side CA Huracán on Jan. 31, 2024 and he had ... Read More »
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