Former Cavalry FC captain Marco Carducci moves east, signs with Halifax Wanderers
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
After seven successful seasons with his hometown club Cavalry FC, Marco Carducci wanted a new challenge. The 29-year-old goalkeeper believes he has found it in Halifax, joining new Wanderers coach Vanni Sartini on the East Coast. “I looked outside the (Canadian Premier) league, I looked across to Europe and was curious about what kind of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Louisville, Toledo bring stout defenses into matchup at the Boca Raton Bowl
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — At the Duke’s Mayo Bowl, the winning coach gets doused with mayonnaise. At the Pop-Tarts Bowl, the victorious team has the chance to consume an oversized toasted pastry. And those celebrations evidently made Louisville and Toledo players wonder what will happen when they meet Tuesday in the Boca Raton Bowl ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 3 Ohio State and Miami (FL) meet for the Cotton Bowl
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
Miami (FL) (11-2) vs. No. 3 Ohio State (12-1), Dec. 31 at 7:30 p.m. EST. BetMGM College Football Odds Opening Line: Ohio State by 10. Against the spread: Ohio State 9-3, Miami (FL) 8-5. How to watch: ESPN Key stats Ohio State Offense Overall: 429.5 yards per game (25th in FBS) Passing: 266.8 yards per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oregon and No. 4 Texas Tech square off in the Orange Bowl
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
No. 4 Texas Tech (12-1) vs. Oregon (12-1), Jan. 1 at 12 p.m. EST. BetMGM College Football Odds Opening Line: Oregon by 1.5. Against the spread: Oregon 6-6, Texas Tech 12-1. How to watch: ESPN Key stats Oregon Offense Overall: 468.9 yards per game (11th in FBS) Passing: 251.8 yards per game (45th) Rushing: 217.1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 2 Georgia and Ole Miss match up in the Sugar Bowl
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
Ole Miss (12-1) vs. No. 2 Georgia (12-1), Jan. 1 at 8 p.m. EST. BetMGM College Football Odds Opening Line: Georgia by 7. Against the spread: Georgia 6-7, Ole Miss 8-5. How to watch: ESPN Key stats Georgia Offense Overall: 406.5 yards per game (46th in FBS) Passing: 219.9 yards per game (76th) Rushing: 186.6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 1 Indiana and Alabama meet in the Rose Bowl
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
Alabama (11-3) vs. No. 1 Indiana (13-0), Jan. 1 at 4 p.m. EST. BetMGM College Football Odds Opening Line: Indiana by 7. Against the spread: Indiana 8-5, Alabama 9-5. How to watch: ESPN Key stats Indiana Offense Overall: 472.8 yards per game (8th in FBS) Passing: 251.6 yards per game (46th) Rushing: 221.2 yards per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Federica Brignone motivated by flag bearer role in bid to be fit for Olympics
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
ROME (AP) — The mere fact Federica Brignone accepted being named as one of Italy’s four flag bearers for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics is a significant step in her return from severe injury. “If I wasn’t optimistic, I wouldn’t be here today and I wouldn’t have put my skis back on after eight months,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U.S.-born Atle Lie McGrath takes World Cup slalom win from Olympic champion Clément Noël
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
ALTA BADIA, Italy (AP) — U.S.-born Atle Lie McGrath edged out Olympic champion Clément Noël to claim victory in a World Cup slalom Monday. In the last World Cup race before Christmas, Noël had been first after the morning run but let his lead slip early in his second go at the Gran Risa course. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA, FIBA say they’re moving closer to new planned basketball league in Europe
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
The NBA and FIBA said Monday they will start the process of engaging with teams and owners about joining their planned new league in Europe next month. As has been expected, the league will offer both permanent spots and “a merit-based pathway” to qualifying on an annual basis through FIBA’s Basketball Champions League or an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spain ends year as top team in FIFA men’s soccer rankings
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
ZURICH (AP) — Spain will end 2025 as the top men’s team in the FIFA rankings. There were limited changes in the new rankings published Monday, after the previous standings had been released on Nov. 19. The top 10 remain unchanged with, in order, Argentina, France, England, Brazil, Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Croatia following ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harry Kane hails Bayern’s ‘energy that’s hard to break’ after dominant 2025
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
Even by Bayern Munich standards, it’s been an unusually dominant year in Germany. A 4-0 win at Heidenheim on Sunday meant Vincent Kompany’s team ends 2025 nine points clear in the Bundesliga, well on the way to retaining the title it won back in May after Bayer Leverkusen’s one-season reign. A first domestic double since ... Read More »
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