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Blake scores 28, reaches 1,000 as No. 15 Vandy women top Virginia in SEC/ACC Challenge 81-68
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mikayla Blakes scored 28 points, reacing 1,000 for her career, and added seven rebounds, seven assists and four steals as No. 15 Vanderbilt used a big third quarter to defeat Virginia 81-68 in the SEC/ACC Challenge on Wednesday night. The Commodores took control in the third quarter, hitting 4 of 6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Zealand loses Williamson but leads the West Indies by 164 runs on Day 3 of the 1st test
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand lost two wickets including Kane Williamson while increasing its lead over the West Indies to 164 by lunch Thursday on the third day of the first cricket test. Devon Conway was the first batter out before lunch, caught by substitute fielder Kavem Hodge at third man off Ojay ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NASCAR owner Bob Jenkins ‘hurt’ by ‘take-it-or-leave-it’ charter offer made with hours to sign
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Front Row Motorsports owner Bob Jenkins testified Wednesday in the federal antitrust case against NASCAR that he was “honestly very hurt” by a “take-it-or-leave-it” offer on a new charter agreement that came with a deadline of mere hours to sign the 112-page document. Front Row, alongside 23XI Motorsports, is suing NASCAR ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Morgan scores 20, No. 17 Kentucky women top Miami 64-48 on SEC/ACC Challenge
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Tonie Morgan scored 20 points and No. 17 Kentucky took control in the third quarter Wednesday night to defeat Miami in the SEC/ACC Challenge. Morgan had a three-point play and a 3-pointer on consecutive possessions to start a 12-0 run in the middle of the third quarter that gave the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bucks coach Doc Rivers disputes report that Antetokounmpo is talking with team about his future
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bucks coach Doc Rivers said Wednesday there have been no talks between team officials and Giannis Antetokounmpo regarding the two-time MVP’s potential exit from Milwaukee. Rivers’ comments before the Bucks’ game against Detroit came following an ESPN report that Antetokounmpo and his agent, Alex Saratsis, had started speaking with the Bucks about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blake scores 28, stuffs stat sheet as No. 15 Vandy women top Virginia in SEC/ACC Challenge 81-68
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mikayla Blakes scored 28 points with seven rebounds, seven assists and four steals and No. 15 Vanderbilt used a big third quarter to defeat Virginia 81-68 in the SEC/ACC Challenge on Wednesday night. The Commodores took control in the third quarter, hitting 4 of 6 3-pointers and 10 of 11 shots ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michigan fires special teams coach JB Brown after disappointing season
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan fired special teams coach JB Brown on Wednesday in the wake of the No. 18 Wolverines’ loss to top-ranked Ohio State. Michigan coach Sherrone Moore did not immediately name a successor. “After thoroughly evaluating our special teams’ performance throughout the season, I made the decision to make a change ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stein plans to rebuild Kentucky with offensive risk-taking and thrive as he’s doing at No. 4 Oregon
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Will Stein made clear that offensive risk-taking is part of making Kentucky competitive again. Given how it has worked for him at Oregon and other stops, it’s no wonder the Wildcats’ new coach stressed his intent to achieve it sooner rather than later. “Our offense, our play is to light up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!St. Petersburg says Tropicana Field will be ready for Rays’ April 6 home opener
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — City officials in St. Petersburg showed off the newly enclosed dome at Tropicana Field on Wednesday and said they are confident the ballpark will be ready for the Tampa Bay Rays’ homer opener on April 6 against the Chicago Cubs following work to repair the damage caused by Hurricane Milton. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!K-State AD Gene Taylor rips state of college sports after football coach Chris Klieman’s retirement
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
Kansas State athletic director Gene Taylor ripped the current state of college athletics for its role in driving Wildcats football coach Chris Klieman into retirement, claiming Wednesday that “there are people with really loud voices right now that are trying to keep this thing from being put in the right place.” Taylor did not specify ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cease’s $210 million deal with Blue Jays includes $64 million in deferred money payable through 2046
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Dylan Cease will wait until 2046 to receive the final payment from his $210 million, seven-year contract with the American League champion Toronto Blue Jays, which includes $64 million in deferred salaries. A right-hander who turns 30 on Dec. 28, Cease gets a $23 million signing bonus payable on Jan. 15, ... Read More »
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