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Bills coach McDermott says QB Josh Allen will not practice on Tuesday because of sore right foot

By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott said quarterback Josh Allen will not practice on Tuesday because of a sore right foot. McDermott said Allen experienced no setbacks since being hurt in a 23-20 win at Cleveland and previously said he anticipates the quarterback playing on Sunday, when the Bills (11-4) host ... Read More »

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49ers clinch playoff spot, look for home-field advantage after dominant win over Colts

By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers’ last road trip of the regular season was a successful one. The Niners clinched a playoff spot while in their hotel on Sunday, beat the Indianapolis Colts 48-27 on Monday night and returned home knowing they now have a chance to go on a Super Bowl ... Read More »

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Williams hits 8 3s, scores 26, Dioubate adds 20 points to help Kentucky beat Bellarmine 99-85

By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Sophomore Kam Williams hit eight 3-pointers and finished with 26 points, both career highs, and Mouhamed Dioubate scored 20 on 9-of-11 shooting, and Kentucky beat Bellarmine 99-85 on Tuesday. The 6-foot-8 Williams, a Tulane transfer, made 8 of 10 from the field and 2 of 2 from the free-throw line. Denzel ... Read More »

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Vikings will start Brosmer at QB vs. Lions with hairline fracture found on McCarthy’s throwing hand

By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — J.J. McCarthy has a hairline fracture in his throwing hand that will keep him out of Minnesota’s upcoming game against Detroit, making Max Brosmer the starting quarterback this week. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said after practice on Tuesday that further examination of McCarthy’s right hand revealed the small fracture, after initial ... Read More »

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Missouri linebacker Damon Wilson II accuses Georgia of illegal punishment in transfer portal lawsuit

By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri pass rusher Damon Wilson II claims that the athletic department at Georgia is trying to illegally punish him for entering the transfer portal in a lawsuit filed by the linebacker in state court Tuesday in Boone County, Missouri. Wilson transferred to the Tigers last January after signing a 14-month deal ... Read More »

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The Pirates have signed All-Star first baseman Ryan O’Hearn to a 2-year deal, AP source says

By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates took another step toward being a contender in 2026, agreeing to terms with All-Star first baseman/outfielder Ryan O’Hearn on a two-year deal designed to give one of the worst offenses in the majors a boost. A person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Tuesday that ... Read More »

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Team official investigates drinking of England cricketers on Ashes tour as Duckett video emerges

By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — England’s managing director of men’s cricket Rob Key says he will investigate the drinking habits of the England team following reports that their mid-Ashes beach resort break may have involved over-indulging of alcohol. England lost each of the first three tests to allow Australia to retain the Ashes in just 11 ... Read More »

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Campbell secures 102-79 victory over Green Bay

By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025

BUIES CREEK, N.C. (AP) — Jeremiah Johnson had 27 points and DJ Smith made 6 of 6 from 3-point range and finished with 20 points in Campbell’s 102-79 victory over Green Bay on Tuesday. The Phoenix lost their first game since coach Doug Gottlieb announced Wednesday that he was taking a break from his radio ... Read More »

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Why Mark Fletcher Jr. is staying at Miami after his best game yet

By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Running back Mark Fletcher Jr. is coming back to Miami next season, saying Tuesday that he plans to postpone his NFL plans for one more year. Fletcher made the news official just a few days after the best game of his college career — a 172-yard rushing effort that helped ... Read More »

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Bell, Army knock off Binghamton 95-85 in OT

By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025

WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Jaxson Bell scored 24 points, including eight in the overtime, and Ryan Curry scored 23 points as Army beat Binghamton 95-85 on Tuesday. Bell had six rebounds for the Black Knights (6-7). Curry made 5 for 9 (4 for 7 from 3-point range) from the field and 9 of 10 ... Read More »

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Senegal starts Africa Cup campaign with 3-0 win over Botswana, Nigeria plods past Tanzania 2-1

By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025

TANGIER, Morocco (AP) — The contrast could hardly be greater. Nicolas Jackson scored twice and Senegal started its Africa Cup of Nations title bid with a comfortable 3-0 win over Botswana on Tuesday, before Nigeria opened with a nervy 2-1 victory over Tanzania. Both teams are among the favorites for the 35th edition of the ... Read More »

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