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 »
Be the first to comment!Holmes is sad to see Alonso, Díaz and Nimmo leave Mets but trusts front-office retool decisions
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Clay Holmes felt like a lot of Mets fans watching Pete Alonso, Edwin Díaz and Brendan Nimmo leave New York. “It’s a little sad seeing those guys go. They’re great players. They’ve been great Mets for a long time, really connected with the fan base,” the pitcher said Thursday at Citi ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rookie QB Quinn Ewers set to make first career start when Dolphins host Bengals
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
Cincinnati (4-10) at Miami (6-8) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS. BetMGM NFL odds: Bengals by 2 1/2. Against the spread: Bengals 6-8; Dolphins 7-7. Series record: Dolphins lead 17-8. Last meeting: Bengals beat Dolphins 27-15 Sept. 29, 2022, in Cincinnati. Last week: Bengals lost to Ravens 24-0; Dolphins lost to Steelers 28-15. Bengals offense: overall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!49ers look to lock up playoff spot as Rivers tries to keep the Colts in the playoff discussion
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts and San Francisco 49ers understand the stakes on Monday night. Both find themselves in the throes of tense, tight division races where one more loss could eliminate them. Both are also trying to lock up playoff spots. And both face a daunting final three games against three potential playoff ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bucs WR Mike Evans looks to continue dominance of Panthers in crucial NFC South showdown
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
Tampa Bay (7-7) at Carolina (7-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox. BetMGM NFL Odds: Buccaneers by 3. Against the spread: Buccaneers 5-9, Panthers 8-6. Series record: Panthers lead 25-24. Last meeting: Buccaneers beat Panthers 48-14 on Dec. 29, 2024, in Tampa Bay. Last week: Buccaneers lost to Falcons 29-28; Panthers lost to Saints 20-17. Buccaneers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hockey, table tennis to go ahead in Alberta after figure skating out over trans law
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
EDMONTON — The bodies that govern hockey and table tennis in Canada say their events in Alberta are going ahead despite the province’s law banning transgender athletes from female amateur sports. Hockey Canada and Table Tennis Canada made the comments after Skate Canada announced this week it won’t be hosting events in Alberta due to ... Read More »
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