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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 »
Be the first to comment!Florida guard Boogie Fland still looking for his rhythm with a homecoming on tap
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida guard Boogie Fland bought a hundred tickets for friends and family to watch him play at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. It will be an expensive homecoming. Fland grew up in the Bronx and will play at the iconic venue for the second time in as many seasons when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran winger David Choiniere leaves Forge after seven seasons with CPL powerhouse
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
HAMILTON — Forge FC has confirmed the departure of winger David Choiniere after seven seasons with the Canadian Premier League powerhouse. The 28-year-old Choiniere has been linked to expansion FC Supra by Quebec media. Choiniere, whose younger brother is Canadian international Mathieu Choiniere, made 191 appearances across all competitions with Forge, recording 31 goals and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps extend homegrown goalkeeper Isaac Boehmer
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have extended backup goalkeeper Isaac Boehmer. The ‘Caps announced the move Monday, saying the new contract runs through 2027 with a club option for 2028. Boehmer, 24, has made 18 appearances across all competitions since joining the Major League Soccer team in 2020. He started all 10 of Vancouver’s Canadian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Connor McDavid says confidence rising as Edmonton Oilers aim for third straight win
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
EDMONTON — While a three-game winning streak is modest by many standards, it would be a significant milestone for the inconsistent Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers haven’t won three straight this season and will look to end that pattern Tuesday when they entertain the Buffalo Sabres (11-13-4). The Sabres have lost their last two, while the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sanders named Browns’ starting QB for rest of season as decisions about 2-point plays still debated
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
Not even Shedeur Sanders being named Cleveland’s starting quarterback the rest of the season on Monday could quiet the second-guessing about Kevin Stefanski’s failed 2-point conversion decisions in the 31-29 loss to Tennessee. The two conversions on Sunday were poorly executed, and brought up the debate of when does playing it safe with a young ... Read More »
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