McIlroy wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year after Masters and Ryder Cup victories in 2025
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
SALFORD, England (AP) — Rory McIlroy was voted as the BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Thursday, capping a year that saw him win the Masters to complete the career Grand Slam and then an away Ryder Cup with Team Europe. The 36-year-old McIlroy won the public vote for the BBC prize ahead of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rams WR Puka Nacua apologizes for antisemitic gesture, saying he was unaware of offensive meaning
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua has apologized for performing a gesture that plays upon antisemitic tropes on an internet livestream. “I had no idea this act was antisemitic in nature and perpetuated harmful stereotypes against Jewish people,” Nacua said Thursday in an Instagram post. “I deeply apologize to anyone who was offended by my ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Betting interest wanes as 1st round of College Football Playoff lacks excitement
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — With the notable exception of Friday night’s Alabama-Oklahoma showdown, bettors aren’t exactly rushing to place wagers on the opening week of this season’s College Football Playoff. The presence of two Group of Five representatives — 11th-seeded Tulane and 12th-seed James Madison — in matchups in which they are considerable underdogs has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tarik Skubal joins Paul Skenes on US World Baseball Classic pitching staff
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers has agreed to pitch for the United States in the World Baseball Classic, joining a pitching staff that includes reigning NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The U.S. staff the 2023 tournament did not include ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayfield looks to remain perfect vs. former team as Bucs visit Panthers with first place on the line
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Baker Mayfield has spent the past two seasons making the Carolina Panthers think twice about releasing him. The Tampa Bay quarterback is 4-0 against the Panthers since leaving Carolina and has led the Buccaneers to back-to-back division titles in 2023 and ’24. On Sunday, Mayfield will look to continue that success ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rasmus Højlund shines as Napoli beats AC Milan 2-0 to reach Italian Super Cup final
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Rasmus Højlund starred for Napoli as the defending Serie A champion beat AC Milan 2-0 to reach the final of the Italian Super Cup on Thursday. The former Manchester United player set up one goal and scored the other to send Napoli into Monday’s final. Napoli will play the winner ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Timberwolves formalize a reunion with Kevin Garnett, with a plan to finally retire his No. 21 jersey
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kevin Garnett will finally have his No. 21 formally retired by the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves announced on Thursday they’ve hired the Hall of Fame member and franchise icon as a team ambassador, with a plan to honor Garnett in a jersey-raising ceremony at Target Center on a future date. The fifth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!This Eagles vs. Commanders matchup is quite different from last season’s NFC title game
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
Philadelphia (9-5) at Washington (4-10) Saturday, 5 p.m. EST, Fox. BetMGM NFL Odds: Eagles by 6 1/2. Against the spread: Eagles 8-6; Commanders 5-9. Series record: Washington leads 90-86-5. Last week: Eagles beat the Raiders 31-0; Commanders beat the Giants 29-21. Last meeting: Eagles beat the Commanders 55-23 at Philadelphia on Jan. 26, 2025, in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WNBA players union authorizes negotiators to call a strike if needed during CBA talks
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — WNBA players have authorized their union’s executive council to call a strike if necessary, the union announced Thursday as it continues to negotiate a collective bargaining agreement with the league. The WNBPA and league have been negotiating a new agreement for the past few months, extending the deadline a couple of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Multiple deaths reported in North Carolina crash of business jet connected to retired NASCAR driver
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
STATESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A business jet with six people aboard crashed Thursday at a regional airport in North Carolina used by NASCAR teams and Fortune 500 companies, erupting in a large fire and killing multiple people, authorities said. Flight records show the plane was registered to a company run by retired NASCAR driver Greg ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Allen, Bills look to clinch 7th straight playoff berth as Browns’ Garrett goes for NFL sacks record
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
Buffalo (10-4) at Cleveland (3-11) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS. BetMGM NFL odds: Bills by 10. Against the spread: Bills 7-7; Browns 5-9. Series record: Browns lead 13-10. Last meeting: Bills won 31-23 on Nov. 20, 2022, at Detroit. Last week: Bills beat Patriots 35-31; Browns lost to Bears 31-3. Bills offense: overall (3), rush ... Read More »
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