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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!Oregon vs. James Madison a study in contrasts as high-profile Ducks host a newcomer to the playoffs
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
The College Football Playoff is pretty much business as usual for Oregon, which is more accustomed to playing at this level. The story is different in several ways for James Madison, a newcomer to the playoff. James Madison coach Bob Chesney will lead the Dukes in Saturday’s first-round game — and possible beyond if the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets and Saints looking for evidence of progress in a late-season matchup of rebuilding teams
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
New York Jets (3-11) at New Orleans (4-10) Sunday, 1:00 p.m. EST, Fox. BetMGM NFL odds: Saints by 4 1/2. Against the spread: Jets 7-6-1, Saints 6-8. Series record: Saints lead 8-6. Last meeting: Saints beat the Jets 30-9 on Dec. 12, 2021, at New York. Last week: Jets lost to the Jaguars 48-20; Saints ... Read More »
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