National Sports
Michigan State’s Tom Izzo gets $1 million raise and is the highest-paid coach in Big Ten
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State’s Tom Izzo is getting a $1 million raise in his 5-year contract that automatically renews annually, a boost that makes him the highest-paid coach in the Big Ten with a salary of about $7.2 million. The school said Friday that its Board of Trustees had approved the raise ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heavily favored Jaguars looking for win No. 10 against the Jets, who will start a rookie QB
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars are in unfamiliar territory: playing as heavy favorites. The Jaguars (9-4) are favored by 13 1/2 points against the New York Jets (3-10) on Sunday, according to BetMGM. It’s the first time since 2007 that Jacksonville has been a two-touchdown-or-more pick by oddsmakers. Having won four in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After Toronto Blue Jays reach World Series, team president Mark Shapiro give new 5-year contract
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays president and CEO Mark Shapiro and Toronto agreed to a new five-year contract following the team’s first American League pennant since 1993. Toronto announced the agreement Friday, six weeks after the Blue Jays came within two outs of the title before losing Game 7 of the World Series to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Undrafted rookie quarterback Brady Cook to make first NFL start for Jets against Jaguars
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Undrafted rookie quarterback Brady Cook will make his first NFL start Sunday for the New York Jets against the Jaguars in Jacksonville. Cook took the snaps with the starters this week and coach Aaron Glenn said on Friday that Tyrod Taylor and Justin Fields were ruled out for the game. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!F1 teams and FIA sign new Concorde Agreement to govern the sport
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Formula 1, its teams and the FIA governing body have signed a new Concorde Agreement to govern how the sport is run through 2030. The new governance agreement announced Friday was signed by all 11 teams, including Cadillac, which is heading into its first season in 2026. No details were made public ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man United try to get clearance to play AFCON trio in Premier League clash with Bournemouth
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United is trying to get late clearance to play Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo and Noussair Mazraoui in Monday’s Premier League game against Bournemouth before the trio head off to the Africa Cup of Nations. Coach Ruben Amorim said he doesn’t know if the players will be available, with just three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Falcons show fight that has been missing in thrilling comeback against the Buccaneers
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
The Falcons were reduced to playing spoiler after being eliminated from playoff contention following a home blowout loss to Seattle last week. They apparently relish the role. The Falcons put together their most thrilling win of the season Thursday night in Tampa, beating the Buccaneers 29-28 on a 43-yard field goal by Zane Gonzalez on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Blue Jays renew president and CEO Mark Shapiro on five-year contract
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have renewed president and chief executive officer Mark Shapiro’s contract for five years, the team announced Friday. Financial terms were not disclosed. The extension comes on the heels of the Blue Jays’ first appearance in the World Series since 1993. Toronto defeated the New York Yankees in the American ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vicky Mboko and Janice Tjen are among the International Tennis Federation’s breakthrough players
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Vicky Mboko, Janice Tjen, Lilli Tagger, Arnaud Bailly and Luka Mikrut were selected by a panel as the International Tennis Federation’s Class of 2025, a group considered “promising and breakthrough” talents of the sport. The five players were revealed this week, based on their seasons on the ITF World Tennis Tour. Mboko, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nebraska hires San Diego State’s Rob Aurich as defensive coordinator, line coach from Georgia Tech
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — San Diego State defensive coordinator Rob Aurich will join Nebraska in the same role, and the Cornhuskers also hired Georgia Tech’s Geep Wade to coach the offensive line, coach Matt Rhule announced Friday. Aurich had been on the Aztecs’ staff for two years, with this his first as defensive coordinator. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Owing more between $10M and $50M, Grand Slam Track files for bankruptcy; Johnson vows to press on
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
Grand Slam Track, the league fronted by sprint great Michael Johnson that offered six-figure prize money for top runners, has filed for bankruptcy after canceling its final event and failing to pay athletes and vendors. Johnson boasted a $30 million bankroll at the outset, but in its Chapter 11 filing Thursday in Bankruptcy Court in ... Read More »
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