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Evan Mobley makes a quick return from a calf strain to rejoin the Cavaliers on Christmas
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Evan Mobley was available to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers against New York on Thursday, making it back from a strained left calf in less than two weeks when it was originally feared he could miss twice that. The Cavaliers said the reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year would miss ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minnesota looks to stretch bowl winning streak to 9 when it faces New Mexico in Rate Bowl
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — Opting out has become the in thing to do. Every year, players regularly choose not to play in bowl games, some wary of injuries affecting their pro prospects, others leaving for another school or sitingt out after a coaching change. Entire teams even opt out. Minnesota still finds plenty of reasons to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!John Robertson, two-time European Cup winner with Nottingham Forest, dies at 72
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — John Robertson, a former Scotland winger who won the European Cup twice with Nottingham Forest and scored the only goal in the 1980 final, has died. He was 72. The Premier League club said in a statement Thursday that it was “heartbroken to announce the passing of Nottingham Forest legend and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mikaela Shiffrin is perfect in slalom. She’s got big post-Christmas plans with Olympics approaching
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
Mikaela Shiffrin has plenty to celebrate this Christmas. The American skiing standout is off to a perfect start in slalom during the Olympic season — with four wins in four World Cup races. And she’s regaining her form in other disciplines, too, following the two biggest crashes of her career. “This season so far I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hawaii stuns Cal in 35-31 in Hawaii Bowl on backup QB Luke Weaver’s last-minute TD pass
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
HONOLULU (AP) — Backup quarterback Luke Weaver threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to Nick Cenacle with 10 seconds left, and Hawaii rallied for a 35-31 comeback victory over California in a thrilling Hawaii Bowl on Wednesday night. Weaver entered the game after Micah Alejado took a hard hit on the previous play. With the Rainbow ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Orleans plays Phoenix, aims for 5th straight home win
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
Phoenix Suns (16-13, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (8-23, 14th in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans will try to keep its four-game home win streak intact when the Pelicans play Phoenix. The Pelicans are 4-19 against Western Conference opponents. New Orleans is 6-12 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bane, Magic host the Hornets
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
Charlotte Hornets (10-20, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (17-13, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Orlando Magic host the Charlotte Hornets in Eastern Conference action Friday. The Magic are 5-2 in division games. Orlando is third in the Eastern Conference with 33.0 defensive rebounds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Washington hosts Toronto on home slide
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
Toronto Raptors (18-13, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (5-23, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Washington hosts Toronto looking to end its four-game home slide. The Wizards have gone 3-17 against Eastern Conference opponents. Washington ranks ninth in the Eastern Conference with 11.5 offensive rebounds per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indiana hosts Boston, aims to stop home losing streak
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
Boston Celtics (18-11, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (6-24, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Indiana aims to end its three-game home slide with a win against Boston. The Pacers have gone 4-14 against Eastern Conference teams. Indiana is 5-12 when it turns the ball over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Atlanta faces Miami, looks to stop home slide
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
Miami Heat (15-15, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (15-16, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta plays Miami looking to stop its three-game home slide. The Hawks have gone 9-11 against Eastern Conference opponents. Atlanta has a 6-11 record against teams over .500. The Heat are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jazz take on the Pistons on 4-game slide
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
Detroit Pistons (24-6, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (10-19, 12th in the Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Utah aims to break its four-game slide when the Jazz take on Detroit. The Jazz are 7-10 on their home court. Utah ranks sixth in the Western Conference with ... Read More »
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