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The stats say it all. Topping the Premier League at Christmas is no guarantee of the title
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Arsenal is top of the Premier League at Christmas, but the Champagne can stay on ice for now. Mikel Arteta knows from painful experience that festive standings guarantee nothing when it comes to eventually lifting the title. Arsenal led the way at this point in 2022 and 2023, only to be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carter George looking to help pen Canada’s world junior redemption story
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
Carter George was unable, at least initially, to fully process what had unfolded. The Canadian goaltender did his part at last year’s world junior hockey championship in Ottawa — a tournament on home soil that looked poised to be a career highlight. It instead turned into a nation’s capital nightmare. Canada crashed out at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Cavalry FC captain Marco Carducci moves east, signs with Halifax Wanderers
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
After seven successful seasons with his hometown club Cavalry FC, Marco Carducci wanted a new challenge. The 29-year-old goalkeeper believes he has found it in Halifax, joining new Wanderers coach Vanni Sartini on the East Coast. “I looked outside the (Canadian Premier) league, I looked across to Europe and was curious about what kind of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Louisville, Toledo bring stout defenses into matchup at the Boca Raton Bowl
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — At the Duke’s Mayo Bowl, the winning coach gets doused with mayonnaise. At the Pop-Tarts Bowl, the victorious team has the chance to consume an oversized toasted pastry. And those celebrations evidently made Louisville and Toledo players wonder what will happen when they meet Tuesday in the Boca Raton Bowl ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 3 Ohio State and Miami (FL) meet for the Cotton Bowl
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
Miami (FL) (11-2) vs. No. 3 Ohio State (12-1), Dec. 31 at 7:30 p.m. EST. BetMGM College Football Odds Opening Line: Ohio State by 10. Against the spread: Ohio State 9-3, Miami (FL) 8-5. How to watch: ESPN Key stats Ohio State Offense Overall: 429.5 yards per game (25th in FBS) Passing: 266.8 yards per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oregon and No. 4 Texas Tech square off in the Orange Bowl
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
No. 4 Texas Tech (12-1) vs. Oregon (12-1), Jan. 1 at 12 p.m. EST. BetMGM College Football Odds Opening Line: Oregon by 1.5. Against the spread: Oregon 6-6, Texas Tech 12-1. How to watch: ESPN Key stats Oregon Offense Overall: 468.9 yards per game (11th in FBS) Passing: 251.8 yards per game (45th) Rushing: 217.1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 2 Georgia and Ole Miss match up in the Sugar Bowl
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
Ole Miss (12-1) vs. No. 2 Georgia (12-1), Jan. 1 at 8 p.m. EST. BetMGM College Football Odds Opening Line: Georgia by 7. Against the spread: Georgia 6-7, Ole Miss 8-5. How to watch: ESPN Key stats Georgia Offense Overall: 406.5 yards per game (46th in FBS) Passing: 219.9 yards per game (76th) Rushing: 186.6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 1 Indiana and Alabama meet in the Rose Bowl
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
Alabama (11-3) vs. No. 1 Indiana (13-0), Jan. 1 at 4 p.m. EST. BetMGM College Football Odds Opening Line: Indiana by 7. Against the spread: Indiana 8-5, Alabama 9-5. How to watch: ESPN Key stats Indiana Offense Overall: 472.8 yards per game (8th in FBS) Passing: 251.6 yards per game (46th) Rushing: 221.2 yards per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Federica Brignone motivated by flag bearer role in bid to be fit for Olympics
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
ROME (AP) — The mere fact Federica Brignone accepted being named as one of Italy’s four flag bearers for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics is a significant step in her return from severe injury. “If I wasn’t optimistic, I wouldn’t be here today and I wouldn’t have put my skis back on after eight months,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U.S.-born Atle Lie McGrath takes World Cup slalom win from Olympic champion Clément Noël
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
ALTA BADIA, Italy (AP) — U.S.-born Atle Lie McGrath edged out Olympic champion Clément Noël to claim victory in a World Cup slalom Monday. In the last World Cup race before Christmas, Noël had been first after the morning run but let his lead slip early in his second go at the Gran Risa course. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA, FIBA say they’re moving closer to new planned basketball league in Europe
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
The NBA and FIBA said Monday they will start the process of engaging with teams and owners about joining their planned new league in Europe next month. As has been expected, the league will offer both permanent spots and “a merit-based pathway” to qualifying on an annual basis through FIBA’s Basketball Champions League or an ... Read More »
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