December 26th, 2024

National Sports

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams insists he still has faith in general manager Ryan Poles

By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2024

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams insisted he hasn’t lost faith in general manager Ryan Poles. Even with the team on a seven-game losing streak, he believes the franchise has the right person in place to build a winner. “The amount that he cares about us, the Chicago Bears and wanting ... Read More »

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Jets and Jaguars, two of the NFL’s most disappointing teams, meet amid uncertain futures

By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2024

New York Jets (3-10) at Jacksonville (3-10) Sunday, 1 p.m., FOX. BetMGM NFL Odds: Jets by 3 1/2. Against the spread: New York Jets 4-9; Jacksonville 7-5-1. Series record: Jaguars lead 9-8. Last meeting: Jaguars beat the Jets 19-3 in New Jersey on Dec. 22, 2022. Last week: Jets lost 32-26 in OT at Miami; ... Read More »

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Star centre J.T. Miller set to return to Vancouver Canucks’ lineup against Panthers

By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on December 12th, 2024

VANCOUVER – Star centre J.T. Miller will return to the Canucks’ lineup on Thursday when Vancouver hosts the Florida Panthers. The 31-year-old forward took an indefinite leave from the team last month for personal reasons. He declined to say Thursday why he stepped away from hockey. “I’m here with the team, and I’m ready to ... Read More »

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Mahomes, clutch Chiefs look for 13th win with road game against Browns team staggering to finish

By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2024

Kansas City (12-1) at Cleveland (3-10) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS. BetMGM NFL Odds: Chiefs by 4. Against the spread: Chiefs 5-8; Browns 4-9. Series record: Chiefs lead 14-11-2. Last meeting: Chiefs beat Browns 33-29 on Sept. 12, 2021, in Arrowhead Stadium. Last week: Chiefs beat Chargers 19-17; Browns lost to Steelers 27-14. Chiefs offense: ... Read More »

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Canada’s Thompson victorious in ski cross World Cup opener, Drury wins bronze

By The Canadian Press on December 12th, 2024

VAL THORENS, France – Canada’s Marielle Thompson raced to a gold medal at the opening event of the World Cup ski cross season. Thompson, who won the women’s ski cross Crystal Globe as the overall winner last season, finished ahead of three-time World Cup ski cross champion Fanny Smith of Switzerland to take the big ... Read More »

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