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No. 7 Gonzaga routs Pepperdine 96-56 in the West Coast Conference opener for both teams
By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025
MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Reserve Tyon Grant-Foster had 18 points and four blocks, and Braeden Smith and Davis Fogle scored 15 points apiece to lead No. 7 Gonzaga to a 96-56 win over Pepperdine in the West Coast Conference opener for both teams Sunday night. Gonzaga (13-1), in its last West Coast Conference season before ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!49ers’ Trent Williams exits with hamstring injury on first play vs. Bears
By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams left the San Francisco 49ers’ game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday night after injuring his right hamstring on the first play from scrimmage. Williams got hurt trying to chase down T.J. Edwards on a game-opening interception return for a touchdown. He limped off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!O’Brien’s hat trick sends Sirens past Torrent for 4-3 win
By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025
DALLAS (AP) — Casey O’Brien recorded a hat trick scoring a goal in each period including the game winner with 4:20 left and the New York Sirens beat the Seattle Torrent 4-3 on Sunday. The two squared off as part of the PWHL’s Takeover Tour with Sunday’s neutral game tilt played in Dallas. O’Brien’s goals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Simon Edvinsson scores OT winner as Red Wings edge Maple Leafs 3-2
By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Simon Edvinsson scored with 3:14 remaining in overtime to give the Detroit Red Wings a 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday night. Edvinsson skated toward the crease and scored on a backhanded shot, helping the Red Wings maintain a two-point lead over Tampa Bay atop the Atlantic Division. Moritz ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England’s Atkinson ruled out of final Ashes test with hamstring injury
By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025
SYDNEY (AP) — England pace bowler Gus Atkinson has joined the tourists’ mounting injury toll after being ruled out for the fifth and final Ashes cricket test in Sydney with a hamstring injury. Atkinson pulled up lame during the second morning of the Boxing Day test and was officially ruled-out after scans on Monday confirmed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Simon Edvinsson scores winner in overtime as the Red Wings beat the Maple Leafs 3-2
By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Simon Edvinsson scored with 3:14 remaining in overtime to give the Detroit Red Wings a 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday night. Edvinsson skated toward the crease and scored on a backhanded shot, helping the Red Wings maintain a two-point lead over Tampa Bay atop the Atlantic Division. Moritz ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brazeau has hat trick, Rust scores twice as Penguins rout Blackhawks 7-3
By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Justin Brazeau recorded first NHL hat trick, Bryan Rust scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins rolled past the sliding Chicago Blackhawks 7-3 on Sunday night. Anthony Mantha had a goal and assist and Noel Acciari scored as the Penguins won their second game in three, but just their second in the last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scottie Barnes’ triple-double, record 25 boards lift Raptors past Warriors in overtime
By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Scottie Barnes scored 23 points, matched a Raptors franchise record with a career-high 25 rebounds and added 10 assists for his seventh career triple-double as Toronto beat the Golden State Warriors 141-127 in overtime on Sunday. Immanuel Quickley scored 27 points, Brandon Ingram had 26 and Ja’Kobe Walter added a season-high 18 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA suspends Alvarado and Williams for fight during Pelicans-Suns game
By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado has been suspended two games and Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams has been suspended one game for their roles in a fight during the third quarter of Saturday night’s game. The NBA announced the suspensions, that come without pay, on Sunday. Alvarado will miss the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sharpe scores 26 as Blazers beat Celtics 114-108
By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Shaedon Sharpe scored 26 points including 5 of 8 from 3-point range and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 114-108 win over the Boston Celtics on Sunday. Deni Avdija added 24 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds for the Blazers, Toumani Camara scored 20 points, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sarr, McCollum lift the Wizards to their second win over the Grizzlies in 9 days, 116-112
By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Sarr scored 20 points and blocked a career-best six shots to help the Washington Wizards to a 116-112 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night. CJ McCollum added 16 points for Washington (7-23), which earned its first back-to-back victories of the season and second win over Memphis in nine days. ... Read More »
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