Crystal Palace settles for Conference League playoffs after 2-2 draw with Finnish club KuPS
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
Crystal Palace missed a chance to advance directly to the Conference League round of 16 when it was held to a 2-2 draw with Finnish club KuPS on Thursday. Palace midfielder Justin Devenny headed home an equalizer in the 76th at Selhurst Park, just three minutes after the visitors were reduced to 10 men. In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Markkanen ruled out for Utah’s game against Lakers because of a groin injury
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Jazz leading scorer Lauri Markkanen won’t play Thursday night against the Los Angeles Lakers due to a right groin strain. Markkanen averages a career-high 27.8 points and his absence will hurt Utah’s chances to win three consecutive games for the first time this season. More minutes should be available ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Infielder Christopher Morel and Marlins finalize 1-year contract
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Infielder Christopher Morel and the Cleveland Guardians finalized a one-year contract on Thursday. Morel, 26, hit .219 with 37 runs, 16 doubles, 11 homers and 33 RBI in 105 games with the Tampa Bay Rays last season. He started 57 games in left field with a .971 fielding percentage, made one start ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whitecaps re-sign all-star goalkeeper Takaoka, trade Nelson to Austin FC, draft four
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
The Vancouver Whitecaps were busy Thursday, re-signing goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka, trading Canadian winger Jayden Nelson to Austin FC and taking four players in the MLS SuperDraft. Takaoka finished third in MLS Goalkeeper of the Year balloting after a stellar season in which he recorded a club-record 16 shutouts across all competitions in a team-leading 46 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Broncos try to keep their winning streak alive against the Jaguars in Week 18 clash
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Denver is the hub of the sports world right now with the NBA’s Nuggets and NHL’s Avalanche off to historic starts as they seek to add some hardware to their trophy cases and the Broncos are an NFL-best 12-2. “I’ve had the chance to talk to a couple of Nuggets players and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge dismisses $800 million lawsuit by Enhanced Games, which declines to pursue the case further
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
A federal judge has dismissed an $800 million lawsuit filed by the Enhanced Games alleging that World Aquatics, the World Anti-Doping Agency and USA Swimming led an illegal effort to dissuade swimmers and other athletes from competing in its new series. U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman ruled against the sports startup in November, giving it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 1 Indiana gives offensive coordinator Mike Shanahan a 3-year contract extension, AP source says
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
Top-ranked Indiana has given offensive coordinator coordinator Mike Shanahan a three-year contract extension, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person requested anonymity because the athletic department had not yet made an announcement. Financial terms were not immediately available, but Shanahan is expected to be one of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maikel Garcia’s deal with Royals could be worth $85.3M with escalators
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
Maikel Garcia’s $57.5 million, five-year contract with the Kansas City Royals could be worth up to $85.3 million if a 2031 team option is exercised and he has several seasons with at least 525 plate appearances and top-10 finishes in MVP voting. Garcia gets a $1 million signing bonus as part of the deal announced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 1 Indiana gives offensive coordinator a Mike Shanahan 3-year contract extension, AP source says
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
Top-ranked Indiana has given offensive coordinator coordinator Mike Shanahan a three-year contract extension, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person requested anonymity because the athletic department had not yet made an announcement. Financial terms were not immediately available, but Shanahan is expected to be one of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LISTEN: Denver’s Zach Allen says Broncos are treating matchup against Jaguars like a playoff game
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
Broncos Pro Bowl defensive lineman Zach Allen talks about the team’s quest for a division title and the AFC’s No. 1 seed, this week’s matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, his success in defensive coordinator Vance Joseph’s system and the winning culture coach Sean Payton brought to the organization. Various NFL Players: Hey, this is Russell ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bucks’ Antetokounmpo says his focus is on his health rather than rumors about his future
By Canadian Press on December 18th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo said Thursday he’s focused on getting healthy and helping the Milwaukee Bucks turn their season around, not on rumors about his future plans. Antetokounmpo spoke to reporters for the first time since a Dec. 3 ESPN report indicated that he and his agent, Alex Saratsis, were talking with Bucks officials ... Read More »
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