Ousmane Dembélé and Aitana Bonmatí named best players at FIFA awards
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Ousmane Dembélé and Aitana Bonmatí were named the best players of 2025 at the FIFA awards on Tuesday, adding to their prize collection after also winning the men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or this year. Dembélé starred for Paris Saint-Germain in its first Champions League title win and Bonmatí was a standout ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ose Okojie posts double-double to help Howard fend off Drexel 74-66
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ose Okojie totaled 17 points and 10 rebounds to help Howard fend off Drexel 74-66 on Tuesday. Okojie made 6 of 10 shots with a 3-pointer and all four of his free throws for the Bison (8-5), who upped their win streak to four with their first road win in their fourth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets release wide receiver Allen Lazard after nearly 3 disappointing seasons
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
Allen Lazard came to the New York Jets with a big contract and high expectations. He’s leaving after almost three disappointing seasons. The Jets released the veteran wide receiver on Tuesday, cutting ties with Lazard after his role diminished significantly this season even as the offense struggled to produce. With three games left in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!USC and Brown cancel men’s basketball game after mass shooting on RI campus
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The men’s basketball game between Brown and Southern California scheduled for Sunday in Los Angeles has been canceled. So has the women’s game against Monmouth, which was set for Sunday in Rhode Island. Brown athletic officials announced both cancellations Tuesday. USC said the schools mutually agreed on the decision following the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to $60 after global fan backlash
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams’ most loyal fans following a global backlash and some will get $60 seats for the final instead of being asked to pay $4,185. FIFA said Tuesday that $60 tickets will be made available for every game at the tournament in North ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FIFA slashes price for some World Cup tickets to $60 for teams’ most loyal fans after global backlash
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — FIFA slashes price for some World Cup tickets to $60 for teams’ most loyal fans after global backlash. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Bombers sign Canadian DB Redha Kramdi to two-year extension
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed Canadian defensive back Redha Kramdi to a two-year extension, the CFL club announced Tuesday. Kramdi was scheduled to become a free agent in February. The 28-year-old from Montreal had 47 defensive tackles, two special teams tackles, a forced fumble and his first career interception this past season. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AP women’s basketball player of the week is No. 2 Texas’ Madison Booker
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 6 of the season: Madison Booker, Texas The junior wing led the Longhorns to two wins last week. She became the fifth player in Texas history to record a triple-double when she had 28 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Duncan McDonald named Canada Soccer Para Player of the Year for second time
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
Duncan McDonald has been named Canada Soccer’s 2025 Para Player of the Year. The 25-year-old defender-midfielder from Powell River, B.C., also won the award last year. The winner is decided by Canadian Para team coaches. Playing in the backline, McDonald led Canada to a fourth-place finish at the 2025 IFCPF Copa America in October in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal Alouettes re-sign Canadian linebacker Tyrell Richards
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes have signed Canadian linebacker Tyrell Richards to a one-year extension through the 2026 season, the CFL team announced Tuesday. The 27-year-old from Brampton, Ont., led the CFL with 30 special teams tackles in 18 games this past season. He also recorded eight defensive tackles and forced one fumble. Richards was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mikaela Shiffrin leads 1st run of night slalom as rivals falter under the lights
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
COURCHEVEL, France (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin is on course to remain perfect in slalom during the Olympic season after several of her top challengers faltered under the lights during the opening run of a World Cup night race Tuesday. The American holder of a record 104 World Cup victories stood 0.83 seconds ahead of Swiss ... Read More »
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