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Cortina’s curlers include an Olympic champion and the mayor. The venue was in a James Bond scene
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Curling could not have a more fitting host city for the upcoming Olympics than Cortina d’Ampezzo. The town in the Dolomites is home to Italy’s first curling gold medalist, defending mixed doubles champion Stefania Constantini. And Mayor Gianluca Lorenzi is a former member of Italy’s national team — and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dembélé and Chevalier to miss PSG’s Champions League match against Athletic Bilbao
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé and goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier will both miss Paris Saint-Germain’s trip to Athletic Bilbao in the Champions League on Wednesday. PSG said Dembélé is sick while Chevalier is still recovering from a right ankle injury. It’s another setback for Dembélé, who returned from a left calf injury against Tottenham at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!He’s with a different team now, but Gibson continues to haunt Canucks’ snipers
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
VANCOUVER — John Gibson is in a new uniform this season. But he’s still a Canuck-killer. On Monday, in his first game at Rogers Arena since joining the Detroit Red Wings following an off-season trade from the Anaheim Ducks, Gibson continued his dominance. Facing a season-high 39 shots, Gibson stopped them all to record his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sharangovich finds his groove and helps ignite Flames
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
CALGARY — It’s not often you go from healthy scratch to the top line, but that’s what Calgary Flames coach Ryan Huska did with Yegor Sharangovich three weeks ago and it’s paid off for both the player and the team. Sharangovich scored twice and added an assist on Monday as the resurgent Flames kept rolling ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Trying to enjoy it: Rookie goaltender Dennis Hildeby stepping up for Maple Leafs
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
TORONTO — Dennis Hildeby is a goaltender of few words — very few words. Whether it’s in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ locker room with teammates or when speaking in front of a wall of cameras and microphones to reporters, the soft-spoken Swede doesn’t say a whole lot. Hildeby, however, has been making a loud statement ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Salah-less Liverpool plays Inter in Champions League. Barcelona, Bayern, Chelsea all in action
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
After leaving Mohamed Salah at home, Liverpool needs to show it can win without the Egyptian forward as Arne Slot’s team takes on Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday. On a night when Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Tottenham are all in action, the focus is on Liverpool after Salah said Saturday it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 5 UConn Huskies and the No. 18 Florida Gators square off in New York City, New York
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
Florida Gators (5-3) vs. UConn Huskies (8-1) New York; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 5 UConn takes on No. 18 Florida at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. The Huskies have an 8-1 record in non-conference games. UConn ranks seventh in college basketball allowing 60.4 points per game while holding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!North Carolina Central faces Kentucky on 7-game road slide
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
North Carolina Central Eagles (3-8) at Kentucky Wildcats (5-4) Lexington, Kentucky; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: North Carolina Central visits Kentucky looking to stop its seven-game road slide. The Wildcats have gone 5-1 at home. Kentucky ranks sixth in the SEC with 28.4 defensive rebounds per game led by Malachi Moreno averaging 4.6. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yale takes on Albany (NY)
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
Albany (NY) Great Danes (2-7) vs. Yale Bulldogs (10-1) Springfield, Massachusetts; Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Albany (NY) and Yale square off in Springfield, Massachusetts. The Bulldogs are 10-1 in non-conference play. Yale is sixth in the Ivy League with 8.3 offensive rebounds per game led by Samson Aletan averaging 2.3. The Great Danes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UMBC hosts Buffalo following Sabol’s 21-point performance
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
Buffalo Bulls (8-1) at UMBC Retrievers (6-3) Baltimore; Tuesday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Buffalo faces UMBC after Ryan Sabol scored 21 points in Buffalo’s 77-69 loss to the Saint Bonaventure Bonnies. The Retrievers have gone 4-0 at home. UMBC leads the America East with 25.8 defensive rebounds per game led by Jah’likai King averaging ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!DePaul hosts Davis and Morgan State
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
Morgan State Bears (1-7) at DePaul Blue Demons (6-3) Chicago; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Morgan State visits DePaul after Elijah Davis scored 21 points in Morgan State’s 84-80 loss to the Longwood Lancers. The Blue Demons have gone 5-2 in home games. DePaul is ninth in the Big East scoring 77.6 points while ... Read More »
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