December 14th, 2025
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Canadian speedskating women win team pursuit gold; finish World Cup season ranked 1st

By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025

HAMAR — Ivanie Blondin helped Canada win gold in the team pursuit then followed that up with a bronze in the women’s mass start event on Sunday in the final day of ISU World Cup Speed Skating action before the holidays, bringing Canada’s long-track season total up to 15 medals across four events. Ottawa’s Isabelle ... Read More »

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Chiefs’ Xavier Worthy being evaluated for concussion after head injury against Chargers

By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy was being evaluated for a concussion after getting banged in the head while trying to make a catch late in the first quarter of their AFC West matchup with the Chargers on Sunday. It’s the second time this season Worthy has been hurt early in ... Read More »

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Kane rescues Bayern from slipping to first Bundesliga defeat of the season against last-placed Mainz

By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025

BERLIN (AP) — Harry Kane has rescued Bayern Munich from an embarrassing home defeat to the last-placed team in the Bundesliga. The England forward scored a penalty in the 87th minute for Bayern to draw 2-2 with Mainz on Sunday. Bayern is the runaway league leader and yet to lose a game. The visitors were ... Read More »

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Royals trade reliever Angel Zerpa to Brewers for outfielder Isaac Collins and pitcher Nick Mears

By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals traded left-handed reliever Angel Zerpa to the Milwaukee Brewers for versatile outfielder Isaac Collins and right-hander Nick Mears on Sunday. The 28-year-old Collins hit .263 with nine homers and 54 RBIs in 130 games last year, his first full season in the big leagues. He made ... Read More »

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Veteran pitcher Merrill Kelly returns to Diamondbacks on a $40 million, 2-year deal, AP source says

By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025

PHOENIX (AP) — Veteran starting pitcher Merrill Kelly agreed Sunday to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks on a $40 million, two-year deal, according to a person familiar with the move. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced and is pending a physical. The right-hander ... Read More »

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No trophy for Nancy as Celtic falls to shock defeat to St. Mirren in Scottish League Cup final

By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Celtic fell to a stunning 3-1 loss to St. Mirren in the final of the Scottish League Cup on Sunday. New Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy missed the chance to win his first trophy with the Scottish giant, having only been hired at the start of the month. But a troubled season ... Read More »

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Army and UConn meet for the Fenway Bowl

By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025

UConn (9-3) vs. Army (6-6), Dec. 27 at 2:15 p.m. EST. BetMGM College Football Odds Opening Line: Army by 7. Against the spread: Army 6-6, UConn 6-4-2. How to watch: ESPN Key stats Army Offense Overall: 324.1 yards per game (115th in FBS) Passing: 78.6 yards per game (136th) Rushing: 245.5 yards per game (6th) ... Read More »

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Liberty Bowl pits Navy against Cincinnati

By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025

Cincinnati (7-5) vs. Navy (10-2), Jan. 2 at 4:30 p.m. EST. BetMGM College Football Odds Opening Line: Navy by 4.5. Against the spread: Navy 4-8, Cincinnati 6-6. How to watch: ESPN Key stats Navy Offense Overall: 421.2 yards per game (33rd in FBS) Passing: 131.8 yards per game (133rd) Rushing: 289.3 yards per game (1st) ... Read More »

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Johannes Lochner stays hot, Germans sweep 2 World Cup bobsled races in Lillehammer

By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025

LILLEHAMMER, Norway (AP) — Johannes Lochner’s retirement season is shaping up to be his best. Lochner — who will end his career after the Olympics in February — won a World Cup four-man bobsled race for the second consecutive day on Sunday, leading another German sweep of the medals in that event. Lochner’s team was ... Read More »

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India beats South Africa by 7 wickets to take 2-1 lead in T20 series

By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025

DHARAMSALA, India (AP) — Aiden Markram helped South Africa avoid another unwanted batting record but couldn’t prevent India winning a lopsided third Twenty20 match by seven wickets on Sunday. Put into bat, South Africa rallied from 7-3 to 117 all out in 20 overs and India replied with 120-3 in 15.5 overs under the floodlights ... Read More »

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India crushes South Africa to take 2-1 lead in T20 series

By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025

DHARAMSALA, India (AP) — Aiden Markram helped South Africa avoid another unwanted batting record but couldn’t prevent India winning a lopsided third Twenty20 match by seven wickets on Sunday. Put into bat, South Africa rallied from 7-3 to 117 all out in 20 overs and India replied with 120-3 in 15.5 overs under the floodlights ... Read More »

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