Hawaii’s YouTube kicker dubbed the ‘Tokyo Toe’ used grit to become an AP All-American with NFL hopes
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
HONOLULU (AP) — Kansei Matsuzawa became an instant star this year, with game-tying and game-winning field goals in a 23-20 victory win over Stanford and a singular backstory about teaching himself to kick on YouTube. The Japan-born Matsuzawa’s near-perfect performance during the rest of Hawaii’s 8-4 season was even more impressive. He made 25 consecutive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Sox acquire All-Star first baseman Willson Contreras from Cardinals for three young righties
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox acquired three-time All-Star Willson Contreras from the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday in a trade for right-hander Hunter Dobbins and two pitching prospects. The 33-year-old Contreras is a .258 hitter with 172 homers and 548 RBIs in 10 seasons with the Cubs and Cardinals. He spent most of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 2 Georgia is trying to make the most of its break before CFP quarterfinal against No. 6 Ole Miss
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Kirby Smart said Monday he has tried to use a long break to help No. 2 Georgia prepare for its College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against No. 6 Mississippi in the Jan. 1 Sugar Bowl. At the same time, Smart said having a first-round bye last week while the Rebels and other ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trey Perry scores 24 as unbeaten Miami (Ohio) routs NAIA’s Milligan 135-81
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
OXFORD, Ohio (AP) — Trey Perry had 24 points off the bench to propel unbeaten Miami (Ohio) to a 135-81 victory over NAIA member Milligan on Monday. Perry also had nine assists for the RedHawks (13-0). Tyler Robbins totaled 17 points and eight rebounds. Peter Suder scored 17 on 6-for-7 shooting — 3 of 3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!DeMeco Ryans makes franchise history with Texans’ third 10-win season
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s DeMeco Ryans became the first coach in franchise history to win at least 10 games in three consecutive seasons with the Texans’ 23-21 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. “Getting 10, that’s OK, but that’s not the goal,” Ryans said. “The goal is to get into the playoffs and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brent Bland scores 21 to lead Saint Peter’s over D-III’s Centenary 116-50
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Brent Bland had 21 points in Saint Peter’s 116-50 victory over Division III member Centenary (New Jersey) on Monday. Bland also had six steals for the Peacocks (5-5, 2-0 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Adetokunbo Bakare scored 15 points and added five rebounds. TJ Robinson pitched in with 14 points and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 8 Oklahoma women score program-record 126 points in win over North Carolina Central
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Zya Vann had 21 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 8 Oklahoma set a record for points with a 126-54 win over North Carolina Central on Monday in it final nonconference game of the regular season. Aaliyah Chavez had 20 points, Sahara Williams scored 16 and Raegan Beers had 15 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leonardo Bettiol scores 20 to lead UMass over D-III’s UMass Boston 91-40
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Leonardo Bettiol had 20 points to guide Massachusetts to a 91-40 victory over Division III member Massachusetts Boston on Monday. Bettiol also grabbed eight rebounds for the Minutemen (9-4). Daniel Hankins-Sanford added 11 points and eight rebounds. Danny Carbuccia also scored 11. Raphel Laurent finished with 19 points for the Beacons. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Sox acquire All-Star first baseman Wilson Contreras from Cardinals for three young righties
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox acquired three-time All-Star Wilson Contreras from the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday in a trade for right-hander Hunter Dobbins and two pitching prospects. The 33-year-old Contreras is a .258 hitter with 172 homers and 548 RBIs in 10 seasons with the Cubs and Cardinals. He spent most of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Broncos try to look at the bright side after their long winning streak is ended by Jaguars
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos are determined to make their first loss in a month a recalibration. “We got hit in the mouth today, and they played a good game and we let it get away,” quarterback Bo Nix said after Denver’s 34-20 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday ended their 11-game winning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida International rolls to 121-70 victory over D-II’s Trinity Baptist
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Corey Stephenson scored 19 points to help Florida International defeat Division II member Trinity Baptist 121-70 on Monday. Stephenson shot 5 for 7 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Panthers (7-4). Julian Mackey scored 16 points and added five rebounds. Thiago Sucatzky ... Read More »
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