National Sports
Achraf Hakimi is back for Morocco’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign
By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi has recovered from an ankle injury in time for the Africa Cup of Nations, both the player and coach Walid Regragui said Saturday before the team’s opening game. The current African Footballer of the Year is unlikely to start Sunday’s tournament-opener against tiny Comoros, but Regragui said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Von Allmen edges Odermatt in latest World Cup downhill duel for Swiss stars
By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025
VAL GARDENA, Italy (AP) — Franjo Von Allmen edged his friend Marco Odermatt for a World Cup downhill victory Saturday in the latest 1-2 finish between the Swiss rivals, whose duels shape as the peak of men’s skiing in the Milan Cortina Olympics season. Von Allmen finished 0.30 seconds ahead of Odermatt as both stars ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mohamed Salah apologized to his Liverpool teammates over contentious comments
By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Mohamed Salah apologized to his Liverpool teammates after complaining of being “ thrown under the bus ” by the Premier League champion, midfielder Curtis Jones said. Jones told broadcaster Sky Sports on Saturday that Salah took the time to address the issue with them. “Mo is his own man and he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jake Paul reports ‘double broken jaw’ from his KO loss to Anthony Joshua
By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Jake Paul sustained a “double broken jaw” in his loss to former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, the YouTuber confirmed early Saturday. Joshua scored a sixth-round knockout victory over Paul, who later posted an X-ray showing a jaw broken in two spots. “Double broken jaw,” he wrote on Instagram. “Give me Canelo in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lindsey Vonn third in World Cup downhill won by Cornelia Huetter
By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025
VAL D’ISERE, France (AP) — Lindsey Vonn added to her strong start in the Milan Cortina Olympics season with third place Saturday in a World Cup downhill won by Cornelia Huetter. Vonn has a hat trick of podium finishes — a win, runner-up, now third — in the first three World Cup downhills across nine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Valdes leads Troy against Marshall after 26-point showing
By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025
Marshall Thundering Herd (7-4) at Troy Trojans (7-5) Troy, Alabama; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Troy hosts Marshall after Victor Valdes scored 26 points in Troy’s 86-85 victory over the UAB Blazers. The Trojans are 2-1 in home games. Troy averages 89.0 points while outscoring opponents by 9.0 points per game. The Thundering Herd ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Freitag leads Buffalo against Western Michigan after 31-point game
By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025
Buffalo Bulls (9-2) at Western Michigan Broncos (5-6) Kalamazoo, Michigan; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Buffalo plays Western Michigan after Daniel Freitag scored 31 points in Buffalo’s 73-70 loss to the East Carolina Pirates. The Broncos are 4-1 in home games. Western Michigan ranks third in the MAC with 25.6 defensive rebounds per game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NC State Wolfpack and the Ole Miss Rebels play in Greensboro, North Carolina
By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025
Ole Miss Rebels (7-4) vs. NC State Wolfpack (8-4) Greensboro, North Carolina; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Ole Miss and NC State square off in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Wolfpack have an 8-4 record in non-conference play. NC State averages 89.3 points while outscoring opponents by 16.3 points per game. The Rebels are 7-4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rutgers faces Pennsylvania, looks to end 3-game skid
By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025
Pennsylvania Quakers (6-4) at Rutgers Scarlet Knights (5-6, 0-2 Big Ten) Piscataway, New Jersey; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Rutgers enters the matchup against Pennsylvania after losing three in a row. The Scarlet Knights have gone 4-2 in home games. Rutgers allows 73.1 points to opponents and has been outscored by 4.2 points per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bruns leads South Dakota against Kansas State after 23-point game
By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025
South Dakota Coyotes (7-6) at Kansas State Wildcats (7-4) New York; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: South Dakota plays Kansas State after Isaac Bruns scored 23 points in South Dakota’s 80-71 victory against the Dakota State Trojans. The Wildcats have gone 5-2 in home games. Kansas State scores 86.4 points and has outscored opponents ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vermont hosts Iona after Yalden’s 29-point outing
By Canadian Press on December 20th, 2025
Iona Gaels (8-4, 1-1 MAAC) at Vermont Catamounts (8-5) Burlington, Vermont; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Vermont hosts Iona after Gus Yalden scored 29 points in Vermont’s 83-69 win over the Siena Saints. The Catamounts are 4-1 in home games. Vermont ranks third in the America East with 14.2 assists per game led by ... Read More »
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