National Sports
West Indies hang tough and are 206-2 at lunch on Day 3 of the 3rd test against New Zealand
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand (AP) — Jacob Duffy took two wickets before lunch Saturday but the West Indies continued to resist strongly on the third day of the third test against New Zealand. Duffy removed both overnight batters, John Campbell for 45 and Brandon King for 63 inside the first hour. Kavem Hodge and Tevin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Davius Loury scores 17 as CSU Northridge downs La Sierra 88-53
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
NORTHRIDGE, Calif. (AP) — Davius Loury had 17 points in Cal State Northridge’s 88-53 win against La Sierra on Friday. Loury added five rebounds and three steals for the Matadors (7-5, 1-1 Big West Conference). Josiah Davis scored 16 points while going 6 of 13 (2 for 5 from 3-point range). Larry Hughes Jr. finished ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Los Angeles Angels settle lawsuit with family of pitcher Tyler Skaggs over fatal overdose
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels reached a confidential settlement Friday with the family of late pitcher Tyler Skaggs after a lengthy trial that detailed drug use by players. The two-month trial centered on whether the Angels bore responsibility for Skaggs’ 2019 overdose death on a team trip in Dallas after he’d ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA tweaks its injury reporting rules, still wants changes to prop betting
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
The NBA reminded its teams on Friday that it wants to control which types of bets are offered on its games, an indicator that it will continue negotiating with sportsbooks and regulatory agencies to make that happen. The moves come about two months after the arrests of Miami guard Terry Rozier and Portland coach Chauncey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NC State defeats Memphis 31-7 in Gasparilla Bowl
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — CJ Bailey threw for 221 yards and two touchdowns, and scored another on the ground as NC State took down Memphis 31-7 in the Gasparilla Bowl on Friday. The Wolfpack concluded their season at 8-5 (4-4 Atlantic Coast Conference) and won a bowl game for the first time since the 2017 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eichel and Theodore out for Golden Knights’ Canadian road trip
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jack Eichel and Shea Theodore will not make the Vegas Golden Knights’ weekend Canadian road trip because of injuries, costing the team its leading scorer and one of its top defensemen. Neither played in Wednesday’s 2-1 shootout loss to New Jersey. Eichel did not play because of illness, but coach Bruce ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NC State cruises by Memphis 31-7 in Gasparilla Bowl
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — CJ Bailey threw for 221 yards and two touchdowns, and scored another on the ground as NC State took down Memphis 31-7 in the Gasparilla Bowl on Friday. The Wolfpack concluded their season at 8-5 (4-4 Atlantic Coast Conference) and won a bowl game for the first time since the 2017 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Immelman says how LIV Golf fills its roster is part of discussion toward getting ranking points
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Trevor Immelman said Friday he is in constant contact with the CEO of LIV Golf in his role as chairman of the Official World Golf Ranking as the board tries to work through issues that include how the Saudi-funded circuit populates its 54-man league. LIV Golf has not received world ranking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hoffmann Family to purchase controlling interest in Pittsburgh Penguins
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A family-owned, Chicago-based investment company has reached a “definitive agreement” to purchase a controlling interest in the Pittsburgh Penguins from Fenway Sports Group. The Penguins announced Friday that Hoffmann Family of Companies and FSG have come to terms on a sale that would signal Hoffmann’s initial foray into major professional sports. Any ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Geno Smith returns to start for Raiders against Texans’ top-ranked defense
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Quarterback Geno Smith will start for the Las Vegas Raiders when they visit Houston on Sunday. He did not play in last Sunday’s 31-0 loss at Philadelphia because of back and shoulder injuries, but practiced all week. Kenny Pickett got the start against the Eagles, but passed for only 64 yards ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fairleigh Dickinson defeats Lehman 76-42
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
TEANECK, N.J. (AP) — Noah Melson’s 18 points off the bench helped Fairleigh Dickinson defeat Lehman 76-42 on Friday. Melson added six rebounds for the Knights (3-8). Taeshaud Jackson scored 11 points, shooting 4 of 8 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line. Josiah Francis shot 2 of 4 from the field ... Read More »
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