December 19th, 2025

Jalen Hurts and the Eagles can clinch the NFC East title by beating the no-Daniels Commanders

By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Jalen Hurts played the worst game of his career two weeks ago and one of the best of this season last week. Another good one could help the Philadelphia Eagles do something that hasn’t happened in two decades: winning consecutive NFC East titles. It’s the longest drought in any division in ... Read More »

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-sign veteran defensive back Deatrick Nichols

By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed veteran defensive back Deatrick Nichols to a one-year contract extension, the CFL club announced Thursday. He was scheduled to become a free agent in February. Nichols had 37 defensive tackles and 13 pass knockdowns in 2025, his fifth year with the Bombers. His pass knockdowns were second only to ... Read More »

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Former NHL forward Lucic joins Fife Flyers of British Elite League, drawing backlash

By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025

KIRKCALDY — Former NHL forward Milan Lucic has signed with the Fife Flyers of Britain’s Elite Ice Hockey League, the club announced Thursday, a move that has prompted backlash in Scotland. The 37-year-old Vancouver native played 1,177 regular-season games in the NHL and won a Stanley Cup with the Boston Bruins in 2011. He also ... Read More »

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The Lions haven’t beaten the Steelers this century. This would be a fortuitous week to change that

By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025

DETROIT (AP) — On paper, the Detroit Lions are strong favorites to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday in a showdown of 8-6 teams with playoff hopes. History points to a different outcome. Detroit is 0-5-1 against the Steelers in the 21st century, and Pittsburgh even won a Super Bowl at Ford Field against the ... Read More »

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Chiefs aim to finish strong, with no playoff hopes and no Mahomes starting against the Titans

By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs insist they have plenty of motivation left when playing their first game with no hopes of a playoff berth in more than a decade and worse, no Patrick Mahomes. The franchise that played in seven consecutive AFC championship games and five Super Bowls during a remarkable run ... Read More »

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Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua have a lot to lose in Netflix bout

By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025

MIAMI (AP) — Jake Paul proudly boasts he has become the face of boxing during the past decade. Now the YouTuber-turned-fighter is ready to embark on his riskiest ring venture yet after 13 professional fights featuring a cross section of opponents that lack the active status and talent of his next rival. Paul will fight ... Read More »

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Grand Slam of Curling continues to tweak shootout, extra end experiment

By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025

The Grand Slam of Curling continues to tinker with a draw-to-the-button shootout to replace extra ends, but the latter is making a comeback in Saskatoon this week. A shootout was implemented for the preliminary round and tiebreakers at the season-opening AMJ Masters in September, and then expanded to include playoffs in October’s Co-op Tour Challenge ... Read More »

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Giants will try to stop their losing streak at 8 when they host the also-eliminated Vikings

By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025

Minnesota (6-8) at N.Y. Giants (2-12) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox. BetMGM NFL odds: Vikings by 3. Against the spread: Vikings 6-8; Giants 6-7-1. Series record: Minnesota leads 19-13. Last meeting: Vikings beat Giants 28-6 on Sept. 8, 2024, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Last week: Vikings beat Cowboys 34-26; Giants lost to Commanders 29-21. ... Read More »

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Bears host Packers in rematch with NFC North lead on the line

By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025

Green Bay (9-4-1) at Chicago (10-4) Saturday, 8:20 p.m. EST, Fox. BetMGM NFL odds: Packers by 1 1/2. Against the spread: Packers 6-7-1; Bears 8-5-1. Series record: Packers lead 109-96-6. Last meeting: Packers beat Bears 28-21 at Green Bay on Dec. 7. Last week: Packers lost at Denver 34-26; Bears beat Cleveland 31-3. Packers offense: ... Read More »

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Anthony Richardson cleared to practice, but Colts plan to keep Philip Rivers as starting quarterback

By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts cleared quarterback Anthony Richardson to start practicing on Thursday, but Philip Rivers will remain the starter for Monday night’s crucial matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. The move opens the door for Richardson to return from injured reserve before the end of this season, but coach Shane Steichen said ... Read More »

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Whitecaps sign all-star goalkeeper Takaoka to contract through June 2027

By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have signed Major League Soccer goalkeeper of the year finalist Yohei Takaoka to a new contract through June 2027, the club announced Thursday. The Japanese ‘keeper had a club-record 16 clean sheets across all competitions in 46 starts as the Whitecaps advanced to the 2025 MLS Cup final. His 18 ... Read More »

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