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Fulks, UCF overwhelm Towson in 86-61 win
By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025
Themus Fulks scored 15 of his 20 points in the first half and 10 UCF players scored before halftime as the Knights beat Towson 86-61 on Sunday. The Knights (8-1) never trailed. Jamichael Stillwell scored 15 points and UCF’s bench scored 32 and nearly outscored Towson’s starters (37 points). The Knights shot 55% (31 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders QB Geno Smith injures shoulder vs. Broncos and is replaced by Kenny Pickett
By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith suffered a right shoulder injury against the Denver Broncos on Sunday and was replaced by Kenny Pickett at the start of the fourth quarter. The Raiders initially said Smith was questionable to return and then ruled him out late in the game. He was 13 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Another miserable season in the A-T-L as Falcons lock up eighth straight losing record
By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — As the final seconds ticked away on a thoroughly dismal performance, at least the Atlanta Falcons didn’t have to worry about hearing any more boos from the home fans. Most of them had long since headed for the exits. The Falcons locked up another losing season and were officially eliminated from playoff ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yang, rookie from China, earns first NBA start
By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Yang Hansen, the 7-foot-1 rookie out of China, made his first NBA start in a game Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Hansen, picked 16th overall in last summer’s draft, moved into the starting lineup after the Trail Blazers primary centers — Donovan Clingan and Robert Williams III — missed the game. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Emmanuel Stephen, Kimani Hamilton rally UNLV to 75-74 victory over Stanford
By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Emmanuel Stephen posted a double-double, and Kimani Hamilton made the second of two free throws with two seconds remaining to rally UNLV to a 75-74 victory over Stanford on Sunday. Hamilton’s free throw came 12 seconds after Ebuka Okorie made the second of two foul shots to tie it. Stephen, a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bowl officials seek 5-7 teams to fill in after Irish, Iowa St, Kansas St say they’re done for year
By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025
In a matter of hours Sunday, what had appeared to be a year no teams with losing records would be needed to fill out the bowl schedule suddenly changed when Notre Dame, Iowa State and Kansas State announced they would decline bids despite being eligible. There are 41 bowls this year, and 82 teams won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mookie Cook hits clutch free throws to lift San Francisco over Mississippi State 65-62
By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025
TUPELO, Miss. (AP) — Mookie Cook sank two free throws for the lead with eight seconds left and San Francisco defeated Mississippi State 65-62 on Sunday at the T Town Tipoff, the Bulldogs’ annual visit to Tupelo. With the exception of two ties, USF led for the first 59-plus minutes. Mississippi State took its only ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!World Sevens 7v7 women’s soccer wraps up US debut with champion Wave winning $2 million
By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025
The World Sevens women’s tournament crowned its second champion Sunday as the innovative seven-on-seven event for professional soccer clubs made its U.S. debut with teams from North, Central and South America. The NWSL’s San Diego Wave defeated Mexico’s Tigres UANL 3-0 in Sunday’s final of the three-day tournament, played in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The prize ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders QB Geno Smith injures shoulder vs. Broncos, replaced by Kenny Pickett
By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith suffered a right shoulder injury against the Denver Broncos on Sunday and was replaced by Kenny Pickett at the start of the fourth quarter. The Raiders said Smith was questionable to return. He was 13 of 21 for 116 yards with one touchdown through three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quentin Jones’ 19 points lead Saint Louis over Central Michigan 107-65
By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Quentin Jones scored 19 points as Saint Louis beat Central Michigan 107-65 on Sunday. Jones shot 6 of 8 from the field, including 4 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 3 from the line for the Billikens (8-1). Kellen Thames scored 17 points, shooting 6 of 6 from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commanders fear torn ACL for tight end Zach Ertz, lament loss of revered veteran
By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz was feared to have suffered a torn ACL in his right knee after being leveled by a hard hit in the game at Minnesota on Sunday. Coach Dan Quinn said the 35-year-old would have an MRI exam for a full diagnosis on Monday, but the injury ... Read More »
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