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Dak Prescott embraces a must-win finish for Cowboys, starting with visit from Vikings
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott feels the weight of the Dallas Cowboys having to win all of their remaining four games for their best chance to make the playoffs — and, he says, not in a bad way. “It’s not heavy,” the star quarterback said Thursday. “Even if I feel it, and obviously I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2-time All-Star reliever Robert Suarez and Atlanta Braves agree to $45 million, 3-year contract
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Two-time All-Star reliever Robert Suarez and the Atlanta Braves agreed Thursday to a $45 million, three-year contract. He gets a $13 million salary in 2026 and $16 million in each of the following two seasons. He learned about the Braves from Jurickson Profar and Ronald Acuña Jr. “As far as I can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ravens agree to a 3-year contract extension with DL Travis Jones
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to a three-year contract extension with defensive lineman Travis Jones. The Ravens announced the deal Thursday. The 26-year-old Jones has started 27 games for the Ravens since the start of last season. Jones became even more important to the interior of Baltimore’s defensive front when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reliever Mark Leiter Jr. reaches 1-year agreement with A’s for $2.85M, AP source says
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
Free agent right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. has reached agreement on a $2.85 million, one-year contract with the Athletics, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the move won’t be finalized until Leiter passes a physical. Leiter, 34, is the latest pitcher ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aston Villa wins 8th straight game with 2-1 victory over Basel in Europa League
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
Aston Villa extended its winning streak to eight games in all competitions with a 2-1 victory against Basel in the Europa League on Thursday to secure at least a playoff spot. Villa is tied with Lyon and Midtjylland atop the standings of the second-tier European competition on 15 points with five wins from six games. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guardians sign Colin Holderman to $1.5 million, 1-year deal
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians added to their bullpen Thursday, signing right-hander Colin Holderman to a one-year, $1.5 million contract. The 30-year old Holderman spent the past four seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates, then became a free agent three weeks ago when the Pirates failed to offer a 2026 contract. He was 0-2 with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Broncos waive 41-year-old Marcedes Lewis, the oldest tight end in NFL history
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Broncos have waived 41-year-old Marcedes Lewis, the oldest tight end to play in an NFL game. Lewis appeared in four games for the Broncos as a point-of-attack blocker. He didn’t catch any passes or post any statistics but he did tally 66 snaps. He made one start, on Nov. 6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guardians sign Colin Holderman to 1-year deal
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians added to their bullpen Thursday, signing right-hander Colin Holderman to a one-year, $1.5 million contract. The 30-year old Holderman spent the past four seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates before being released three weeks ago. He was 0-2 with a 7.01 ERA in 24 appearances. He had two stints on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!12-team College Football Playoff bracket has FBS teams second-guessing bowl game consolation prize
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
The quest to fill all 35 bowl games outside the playoff expanded to teams with losing records this year, but the searching didn’t get much easier. At least 10 teams reportedly declined invitations, raising questions about the future of the postseason games that are one of college football’s most cherished traditions whose role has dramatically ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inter Miami extends defender Ian Fray’s contract through 2028-29 season
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — MLS champion Inter Miami’s roster for next season continued taking shape Thursday, when it announced the signing of defender Ian Fray to an extension that runs through the 2028-29 season. Fray had one goal and four assists in 35 appearances across all competitions this season for Inter Miami. He missed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patriots can extend win streak to 11, capture AFC East title with win over Bills
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — There was a time in the not-too-distant past when it was a yearly occurrence for the New England Patriots to win the AFC East and go to the playoffs. But after a run of 11 straight division crowns from 2009 to 2019, the Patriots (11-2) haven’t won the division in five ... Read More »
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