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German star Thomas Muller returning to Vancouver Whitecaps for 2026
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
VANCOUVER — Thomas Muller is officially returning to the Vancouver Whitecaps in 2026. The club announced Monday it has exercised an option to keep the German soccer legend next season. The news comes after the ‘Caps fell 3-1 to Inter Miami on Saturday in their first MLS Cup final. Muller originally signed with Vancouver on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackhawks send D Sam Rinzel and F Landon Slaggert to the minors
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks assigned struggling defenseman Sam Rinzel to the minors on Monday. Back at home after a lackluster road trip, Chicago also sent forward Landon Slaggert to Rockford of the American Hockey League. Rinzel, 21, is regarded as one of the team’s best prospects. But he is off to a tough ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Dolphins’ defense has looked like an entirely different unit during its four-game win streak
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — By linebacker Jordyn Brooks’ estimation, the Miami Dolphins’ defensive improvement was only a matter of time. That unit had a terrible start to the season, giving up 32.3 points and 145 yards rushing per game entering Week 4. There were several reasons for that: Miami was playing with a couple ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Struggling Buccaneers are suddenly no lock to win another division title
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Forget the 6-2 start and dreams of making a championship run. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers don’t even look like a playoff team right now. They have no time to dwell on a dismal effort in a 24-20 loss to the lowly New Orleans Saints. The Atlanta Falcons are coming to town ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Magic diagnose Franz Wagner with high ankle sprain after awkward landing, return timetable TBD
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Orlando Magic leading scorer Franz Wagner has a high sprain of his left ankle that will likely keep him out for multiple weeks. The Magic announced the diagnosis on Monday after an MRI exam on Wagner, who was injured in the first quarter of their game at New York on Sunday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennessee coach Josh Heupel fires defensive coordinator Tim Banks after 8-4 record
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Josh Heupel fired defensive coordinator Tim Banks on Monday, a year after the assistant was a finalist for the Broyles Award. “These are tough decisions but one I ultimately felt was necessary for the future of our program,” Heupel said in a statement. “We are fully committed to identifying ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps CEO, sporting director Schuster named MLS executive of the year
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Whitecaps sporting director and chief executive officer Axel Schuster has been named Major League Soccer’s sporting executive of the year. The honour, announced Monday, comes after the club fell 3-1 to Inter Miami on Saturday in its first MLS Cup appearance. The ‘Caps won their first Western Conference title and a fourth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commanders tight end Zach Ertz is out for the season with a torn ACL
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL in his right knee, coach Dan Quinn said Monday. “He has meant a lot to our team, both on and off the field,” Quinn said. The 35-year-old Ertz was injured when he was hit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raptors’ RJ Barrett to miss at least another week after PRP injection in sprained right knee
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett will be sidelined for at least another week following a platelet-rich plasma injection in his sprained right knee, the team announced Monday. Barrett was injured in Toronto’s game on Nov. 23 when he landed awkwardly after a dunk in the third quarter. He has missed eight games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colts playoff hopes teetering with QB Daniel Jones out for season and backup Riley Leonard also hurt
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts confirmed their worst fear Monday. Starting quarterback Daniel Jones suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during another devastating loss at Jacksonville. Then came more bad news. Backup Riley Leonard arrived at the team complex with an injured right knee. It’s a two-punch combination the Colts (8-5) simply cannot afford ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cole Palmer rested for Chelsea’s Champions League visit to Atalanta
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
BERGAMO, Italy (AP) — Cole Palmer, who has only just returned from injury, will be rested for Chelsea’s Champions League trip to Atalanta on Tuesday. The England forward made his first start since September for his club in Saturday’s goalless Premier League draw at Bournemouth. “Cole is in part of his process in this moment,” ... Read More »
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