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 »
Be the first to comment!Los Angeles Dodgers to pay record $169 million luxury tax after winning 2nd straight World Series
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers will pay a record $169.4 million luxury tax after winning their second straight World Series title, raising their two-year total to $272.4 million. The New York Mets have the second-highest tax bill among the nine teams that pay at $91.6 million despite missing the 12-team playoffs, raising ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pirates acquire All-Star 2B Brandon Lowe in three-team trade involving the Rays and the Astros
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The offense-starved Pittsburgh Pirates finally made an aggressive offseason move, acquiring two-time All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe from the Tampa Bay Rays as part of a three-team trade that also includes the Houston Astros. The Rays are sending Lowe, left-hander Mason Montgomery and outfielder Jake Mangum to Pittsburgh, who in turn are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!La Liga strugglers Mallorca and Valencia share points in draw
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
VALENCIA, Spain (AP) — La Liga strugglers Valencia and Mallorca shared the points in a 1-1 draw at the Mestalla on Friday. Samú Costa put Mallorca ahead midway through the first half and looked to be heading to what would have been only its second away win. However, the home side was more lively after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Right-hander Merrill Kelly, Diamondbacks finalize a $40 million, 2-year deal
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — Merrill Kelly’s return to the desert is official after the Arizona Diamondbacks announced on Friday that a two-year, $40 million deal has been finalized. The sides reached a tentative agreement on Sunday, but the deal was pending a physical. The right-hander will receive a $2 million signing bonus, a $17 million salary ... Read More »
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