December 14th, 2025
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Veteran pitcher Merrill Kelly returns to Diamondbacks on a $40 million, 2-year deal, AP source says

By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025

PHOENIX (AP) — Veteran starting pitcher Merrill Kelly agreed Sunday to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks on a $40 million, two-year deal, according to a person familiar with the move. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced and is pending a physical. The right-hander ... Read More »

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No trophy for Nancy as Celtic falls to shock defeat to St. Mirren in Scottish League Cup final

By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Celtic fell to a stunning 3-1 loss to St. Mirren in the final of the Scottish League Cup on Sunday. New Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy missed the chance to win his first trophy with the Scottish giant, having only been hired at the start of the month. But a troubled season ... Read More »

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Army and UConn meet for the Fenway Bowl

By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025

UConn (9-3) vs. Army (6-6), Dec. 27 at 2:15 p.m. EST. BetMGM College Football Odds Opening Line: Army by 7. Against the spread: Army 6-6, UConn 6-4-2. How to watch: ESPN Key stats Army Offense Overall: 324.1 yards per game (115th in FBS) Passing: 78.6 yards per game (136th) Rushing: 245.5 yards per game (6th) ... Read More »

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Liberty Bowl pits Navy against Cincinnati

By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025

Cincinnati (7-5) vs. Navy (10-2), Jan. 2 at 4:30 p.m. EST. BetMGM College Football Odds Opening Line: Navy by 4.5. Against the spread: Navy 4-8, Cincinnati 6-6. How to watch: ESPN Key stats Navy Offense Overall: 421.2 yards per game (33rd in FBS) Passing: 131.8 yards per game (133rd) Rushing: 289.3 yards per game (1st) ... Read More »

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Johannes Lochner stays hot, Germans sweep 2 World Cup bobsled races in Lillehammer

By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025

LILLEHAMMER, Norway (AP) — Johannes Lochner’s retirement season is shaping up to be his best. Lochner — who will end his career after the Olympics in February — won a World Cup four-man bobsled race for the second consecutive day on Sunday, leading another German sweep of the medals in that event. Lochner’s team was ... Read More »

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India beats South Africa by 7 wickets to take 2-1 lead in T20 series

By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025

DHARAMSALA, India (AP) — Aiden Markram helped South Africa avoid another unwanted batting record but couldn’t prevent India winning a lopsided third Twenty20 match by seven wickets on Sunday. Put into bat, South Africa rallied from 7-3 to 117 all out in 20 overs and India replied with 120-3 in 15.5 overs under the floodlights ... Read More »

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India crushes South Africa to take 2-1 lead in T20 series

By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025

DHARAMSALA, India (AP) — Aiden Markram helped South Africa avoid another unwanted batting record but couldn’t prevent India winning a lopsided third Twenty20 match by seven wickets on Sunday. Put into bat, South Africa rallied from 7-3 to 117 all out in 20 overs and India replied with 120-3 in 15.5 overs under the floodlights ... Read More »

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Freiburg’s Höler scores another Bundesliga stunner to deny 10-man Dortmund

By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025

BERLIN (AP) — Freiburg forward Lucas Höler scored with a spectacular bicycle kick to hold 10-man Borussia Dortmund to a 1-1 draw in the Bundesliga on Sunday. Höler stopped Christian Günter’s cross with his left boot, then turned and struck the ball with his right to send the ball in off the right post in ... Read More »

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Man City and Aston Villa win to stay in touch with Premier League leader Arsenal

By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City and Aston Villa kept the pressure on Premier League leader Arsenal with wins on Sunday. Nottingham Forest pulled further away from the relegation zone with a 3-0 against Tottenham and Sunderland beat Newcastle 1-0 in the Tyne-Wear derby after an own goal from Nick Woltemade. Arsenal had extended its ... Read More »

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TJ Watt is basically irreplaceable for the Steelers. Nick Herbig and Jack Sawyer are ready to try

By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025

PITTSBURGH (AP) — T.J. Watt enjoys being a mentor. Yes, the Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker understands it’s part of the job when you’re among the best in the world at what you do. Still, the perennial Pro Bowler has long leaned into it, particularly when it comes to Nick Herbig. The first tell-tale sign that Watt ... Read More »

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Milan draw and Napoli loss could see Inter end the round on top if it wins at lowly Genoa

By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025

MILAN (AP) — Teenage defender Davide Bartesaghi scored his first senior goals but couldn’t prevent AC Milan from being held to a 2-2 draw at home to Sassuolo in Serie A on Sunday. However, the Rossoneri actually moved into the sole lead of Serie A, a point above Napoli after Antonio Conte’s side lost 1-0 ... Read More »

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