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Trevor Lawrence and AFC South-leading Jaguars seek season sweep of skidding Colts
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars coach Liam Coen noticed the potential in his team during training camp. The rookie coach saw players embracing his physical practices and the daily demand to play hard, fast and well, and thought it was a good sign. Five months later, Coen and the playoff-bound Jags are on cusp of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cook credits Barkley for raising payroll bar for running backs as Bills prepare to host Eagles
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo’s James Cook reflected on his offseason contract dispute with pride, a sense of unfinished business and a nod to Philadelphia’s Saquon Barkley. Though the Bills’ fourth-year running back might already be outperforming the four-year, $46 million contract extension he signed in August following a week-long hold-in, the NFL’s rushing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michigan hires Kyle Whittingham to replace disgraced coach Sherrone Moore, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan has agreed to a five-year contract with Kyle Whittingham to replace fired and disgraced football coach Sherrone Moore, according to two people familiar with the situation. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Friday because the move had not been announced. Whittingham announced two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Bears and the 49ers bring top play-callers into key NFC showdown
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The best play-callers in the NFL always take time to watch some of the other offenses in the league in order to steal ideas or see new wrinkles that can help their own team. San Francisco’s Kyle Shanahan has long been viewed as one of the best play-callers in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Moroccan fans cry foul amid empty seats at sold-out stadiums in Africa Cup
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Empty seats in sold-out stadiums. Out-of-reach prices on the black market. Moroccan soccer fans, in particular, are being frustrated at the Africa Cup of Nations because many can’t get tickets for their own team’s games. Morocco and neighboring Algeria were the only teams to have their group-stage tickets sell out, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kuhta has 3 assists, Vesterinen scores twice as Finland beats Denmark 6-2 in world juniors
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jasper Kuhta led Finland with three assists, including two on goals from Roope Vesterinen in a 6-2 win over Denmark in each team’s opening game of the world junior championships on Friday. Kuhta was one of five players to finish with at least two points for Finland — and 12 with at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steelers look to wrap up AFC North and prevent Browns’ pass rusher Garrett from setting sacks record
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
Pittsburgh (9-6) at Cleveland (3-12) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS. BetMGM NFL odds: Steelers by 3. Against the spread: Steelers 8-6-1; Browns 6-9. Series record: Steelers lead 83-64-1. Last meeting: Steelers won 23-9 on Oct. 12 at Pittsburgh. Last week: Steelers beat Lions 29-24; Browns lost to Bills 23-20. Steelers offense: overall (27), rush (26), ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With top draft pick in play, Raiders bench banged-up Maxx Crosby for game vs. Giants
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders have decided to bench defensive end Maxx Crosby for Sunday’s home game against the New York Giants in a matchup of teams with the NFL’s worst records. The loser has the inside track to the top overall draft pick, and the Raiders will be resting other key ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kyle Whittingham to take over as football coach at Michigan, agreeing to 5-year deal, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Kyle Whittingham to take over as football coach at Michigan, agreeing to 5-year deal, AP sources say. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL’s 3rd rookie QB showdown of the season pits Titans’ Cam Ward vs. Saints’ Tyler Shough
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — No rookie quarterback has started more games or thrown for more yards than the Tennessee Titans’ Cam Ward. None of the eight rookie quarterbacks to start this season has more wins than Tyler Shough for the New Orleans Saints. On Sunday, they meet in the third game this season featuring two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Salah steers Egypt into knockout round, Morocco made to wait as VAR takes center stage at Africa Cup
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Mohamed Salah scored again for Egypt’s 10 men as his team reached the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage, while host Morocco was forced to wait as VAR provided the main talking point on Friday. Morocco was held 1-1 by Mali in the late Group A game with both teams awarded ... Read More »
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