National Sports
In the NBA, 2025 might go down as the year of the injured. Nikola Jokic joined that club at the end
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton is going to miss the entire season because of the torn Achilles he suffered in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Boston’s Jayson Tatum — who hopes otherwise — might also miss the whole season after tearing his Achilles in the playoffs last spring. Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Los ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alabama defenders Hubbard, Lawson and Jefferson are traveling redemption road to the Rose Bowl
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama’s defense is filled with comeback and redemption stories. There’s safety Bray Hubbard, a junior who struggled in a season-opening loss at Florida State and rallied to become a third-team All-America selection. There’s linebacker Deontae Lawson, a senior who tore a ligament in his right knee in November 2024 and worked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michigan, Texas prepare for future in Citrus Bowl clash
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Michigan Wolverines’ present and future were in the same hotel room Sunday morning. Bringing those two together will be the big challenge in the coming months. The shadow around the program has centered on the firing of head coach Sherrone Moore on Dec. 10 for what the school said was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pittsburgh Steelers’ playoff fate tied to DK Metcalf’s two-game suspension and a Detroit Lions fan
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
A trendy preseason pick to go far in the postseason, the Detroit Lions won’t be playing beyond Sunday at Soldier Field. One of their fans, however, continues to have a big impact on the NFL’s playoff picture heading into the final weekend of the regular season. The league suspended wide receiver DK Metcalf for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s basketball conference plays begins to heat up with start of new year
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
As the calendar changes to 2026, conference play gets into full swing this week. A handful of power four schools have had strong nonconference seasons and now will be their opportunity to show that they can play with the top teams in their league. Alabama and Georgia both are undefeated heading into Southeastern Conference play, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flames’ struggling power play sparks at the right time in overtime win over Bruins
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
CALGARY — Connor Zary wasn’t on either of Calgary’s struggling power-play units to begin the game, but he ended the night on one and made the most of it by ending the game, too. Zary’s goal 1:53 into overtime on a 4-on-3 gave the surging Flames a 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Monday. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calvin Pickard posts big game amid changing Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending situation
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
WINNIPEG — A special meal with family set Calvin Pickard up for a big night in the Edmonton Oilers’ net. His quick reflexes and 41 saves helped the Oilers to a 3-1 victory Monday over the host Winnipeg Jets. Pickard was born in Moncton, N.B., but his family moved to Winnipeg when he was eight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raptors bench players learning on the job as mid-season injuries take toll
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors are a little banged up as the midway point of the NBA season approaches, with regular starters RJ Barrett and Jakob Poeltl missing long stretches. Fortunately, Toronto’s bench is learning to step up. Backup point guard Jamal Shead scored a career-high 19 points and added five assists and four rebounds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Senators seek winning streak to start 2026, and climb up NHL standings
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators closed out 2025 with a three-game losing streak after a four-game win streak, and closer to the bottom of their conference than the top. The Senators fell 4-1 to the Columbus Blue Jackets, who arrived at Canadian Tire Centre less than three hours before Monday’s puck drop because of their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miami (FL) hosts Siulepa and Pittsburgh
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
Pittsburgh Panthers (7-6) at Miami Hurricanes (11-2) Coral Gables, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Pittsburgh visits Miami (FL) after Roman Siulepa scored 28 points in Pittsburgh’s 80-46 win over the Penn State Nittany Lions. The Hurricanes have gone 9-0 in home games. Miami (FL) ranks fourth in the ACC with 11.2 offensive rebounds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 4 UConn faces Xavier after Karaban’s 21-point outing
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
UConn Huskies (12-1, 2-0 Big East) at Xavier Musketeers (9-4, 1-1 Big East) Cincinnati; Wednesday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 4 UConn takes on Xavier after Alex Karaban scored 21 points in UConn’s 72-54 win over the DePaul Blue Demons. The Musketeers are 7-2 on their home court. Xavier ranks sixth in the Big ... Read More »
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