National Sports
North Texas meets San Diego State for the New Mexico Bowl
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
San Diego State (9-3) vs. North Texas (11-2), Dec. 27 at 5:45 p.m. EST. BetMGM College Football Odds Opening Line: North Texas by 6. Against the spread: North Texas 10-3, San Diego State 9-3. How to watch: ESPN Key stats North Texas Offense Overall: 502.8 yards per game (1st in FBS) Passing: 322.5 yards per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Another issue for Jayden Daniels and another loss for Dan Quinn’s Commanders create a new low
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
Coach Dan Quinn and the Washington Commanders hit a new low with their latest dismal showing, an eighth consecutive loss that officially eliminated them from playoff contention a year after they came within a victory of reaching the Super Bowl. The 31-0 rout at the hands of the previously struggling Minnesota Vikings on Sunday featured ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big Ten ties record with nine teams in AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll; UConn, Texas still 1-2
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Big Ten ties record with nine teams in AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll; UConn, Texas still 1-2. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Memphis hires Charles Huff as football coach after one season at Southern Miss
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis has hired Charles Huff as football coach after his one season at Southern Miss. Athletic director Ed Scott announced the hiring Monday with Huff replacing Ryan Silverfield, who left for Arkansas on Nov. 30. “Early in our search process, Coach Huff quickly rose to the top of our list as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McKenna headlines Canada’s roster for world junior hockey championship
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
TORONTO — Gavin McKenna headlines the 27 players Hockey Canada has invited to its world junior training camp ahead of the 2026 tournament in Minnesota. The Penn State freshman is one of six returnees from last year’s roster, joining Cole Beaudoin, Carter George, Jack Ivankovic, Jett Luchanko and Porter Martone. Five players who have already ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaguars ‘totally fine’ with getting overlooked in the AFC South and in the playoff race
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars coach Liam Coen doesn’t want any outside respect. He prefers the underdog role, avoiding the “rat poison” and being able to find ways to get his guys “a little bit (ticked) off.” It’s worked to perfection over the last month. Capped by a 36-19 victory over Indianapolis on Sunday, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caroline Garcia turned down $270,000 betting company offer for her tennis podcast
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Retired French tennis player Caroline Garcia has rejected a $270,000 sponsorship deal for her podcast from a betting company, saying she chooses values over money. Garcia, who reached a career-high ranking of No. 4, retired earlier this year. She has stayed connected with the sport through the Tennis Insider Club podcast she ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge frustrated as NASCAR antitrust trial drags on with no end in sight
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The slow pace of the federal antitrust suit lodged against NASCAR continued Monday at the start of the second week of the trial, with high-profile witnesses not expected to make it to the stand anytime soon. Jeffrey Kessler, lead attorney for the two teams suing NASCAR, indicated he plans to call ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doug McNamee named as Baylor’s athletic director, replacing Mack Rhoades
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
WACO, Texas (AP) — Former Baylor athletics administrator and graduate Doug McNamee was named Monday as the Big 12 school’s athletic director. The new AD replaces Mack Rhoades, who last month stepped down after nine years for personal reasons. Rhoades had also been chairman of the College Football Playoff selection committee. McNamee was the senior ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Salah out of Liverpool squad for Champions League game after rift with Slot
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Mohamed Salah is out of Arne Slot’s squad for Liverpool’s Champions League game against Inter Milan, following his stinging public criticism of the club. The Egyptian forward’s name was missing from a 19-player squad Monday as the team traveled to Italy. He had earlier seemed in good spirits at training in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier to be arraigned over sports betting scheme
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Miami Heat player Terry Rozier is set to appear Monday in a federal court in Brooklyn on charges he helped gamblers placing bets on his performance in NBA games. The 31-year-old point guard will be formally arraigned in New York on federal wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy charges. He’ll also ... Read More »
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