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MLB players union gathers to prepare for potentially contentious labor negotiations in 2026
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Roughly a month after the Los Angeles Dodgers finished a scintillating seven-game World Series triumph over the Toronto Blue Jays, the Major League Baseball Players’ Association gathered in Arizona this week to discuss the future of the game and look ahead to a possible lockout next December. Japanese stars headed by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bergeron, Campbell-Pascall to be inducted into IIHF Hall of Fame
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
ZURICH — Canada’s Patrice Bergeron and Cassie Campbell-Pascall will be inducted into the International Ice Hockey Hall of Fame in 2026. They will join Sweden’s Niklas Kronwall, Switzerland’s Florence Schelling and Andrew Ambuhl and Austria’s Thomas Vanek entering the Hall as players. Winnipeg’s Ralph Krueger, who coached the Swiss men’s team for over a decade, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!North Texas and Tulane bracing for coaching changes as they meet for the American Conference title
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The American Conference championship game between No. 20 North Texas and No. 21 Tulane showcases how recent changes in college football have led to some awkward situations. Both coaches in Friday night’s game already have taken new jobs elsewhere. However, they’ve been permitted — unlike fellow coach Lane Kiffin — to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!How the 49ers have remained in thick of the playoff race despite a star-studded injury list
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The list of San Francisco 49ers players who have missed significant time to injuries this season is a star-studded one. Brock Purdy. Nick Bosa. Fred Warner. George Kittle. Brandon Aiyuk. Despite the absences of those stars and several other key players for long stretches this season, the Niners find themselves ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!As the Texans chase a division title, the Chiefs are simply trying to stay in the playoff hunt
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Houston Texans visit the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night squarely in the fight for a division title. Kansas City is simply fighting for its playoff life. It’s a strange situation for Chiefs coach Andy Reid, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the rest of a bunch that has won nine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Members of Congress send scathing letter to WADA over probe to find leaker in Chinese swimmer case
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
A bipartisan group in Congress sent a letter Thursday to the head of the World Anti-Doping Agency criticizing that group for opening an investigation into who leaked information that led to the agency clearing 23 Chinese swimmers after they tested positive for performance enhancers before the Olympics in 2021. “While WADA claims that their motivations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Europe opens slight lead in World Champions Cup
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Former Ryder Cup captains Darren Clarke and Thomas Bjorn won the modified alternate-shot round as Europe took the lead over the Americans and Internationals after the first day of the Skechers World Champions Cup. Points are award for each hole in the nine-hole matches at Feather Sound Country Club, with better ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giants QB Jaxson Dart wants to run like Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen. He has a lot to learn
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Jaxson Dart the morning after absorbing a crushing, legal hit that knocked him out of bounds and defending his aggressive style by saying he’s “not playing soccer,” the New York Giants rookie quarterback hadn’t changed his thinking. Dart called it a good hit by New England’s Christian Elliss and continued ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NASCAR chairman Jim France called ‘a brick wall’ in contentious revenue-sharing negotiations
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The attorney for the two teams suing NASCAR portrayed series chairman Jim France as “a brick wall” in negotiations over the new revenue-sharing model that has triggered the Michael Jordan-backed federal antitrust case against the top form of motorsports in the United States. 23XI Racing, owned by Basketball Hall of Famer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Zealand’s fastest man Eddie Osei-Nketia switches allegiance to Australia
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Eddie Osei-Nketia, who is New Zealand’s record holder in the 100 and 200 meters, completed his eligibility switch to Australia on Thursday. The 24-year-old USC sprinter told The Associated Press he wants to help Australia earn medals at top competitions, including the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. “My goal with Australia is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida lands Georgia Tech’s Buster Faulkner and Kentucky’s Brad White as coordinators
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jon Sumrall made his first hires as Florida’s football coach Thursday, bringing aboard Georgia Tech’s Buster Faulkner as offensive coordinator and Kentucky’s Brad White as defensive coordinator. Both got three-year contracts to join Sumrall in Gainesville and likely will be considered solid hires considering their experience in the powerhouse Southeastern Conference. ... Read More »
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