National Sports
Smith’s catch and Neser’s five-wicket haul put Australia on brink of victory in 2nd Ashes test
By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Steve Smith took a brilliant reflex catch to end England’s obdurate seventh-wicket partnership and then Ben Stokes’ defiant half-century ended quickly as Australia set up a victory chase of just 65 for a 2-0 Ashes series lead. It was a tale of two captains. England skipper Stokes had dug in, curbing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Neergaard-Petersen claims first major title at Australian Open
By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen won the Australian Open for his first major professional title Sunday when his scrambled par on the final hole crushed the hopes of hometown favorite Cam Smith who was chasing his first win in more than two years. Smith and Neergaard-Peterson came to the 72nd hole tied at 15-under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Neergard-Petersen claims first major title at Australian Open
By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Rasmus Neergard-Petersen won the Australian Open for his first major professional title Sunday when his scrambled par on the final hole crushed the hopes of hometown favorite Cam Smith who was chasing his first win in more than two years. Smith and Neergard-Peterson came to the 72nd hole tied at 15-under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nemeiksa’s 12 points, 10 rebounds help Hawaii beat Cal State Fullerton 69-59
By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025
HONOLULU (AP) — Gytis Nemeiksa had 12 points and 10 rebounds, Harry Rouhliadeff also scored 12 points, and Hawaii beat Cal State Fullerton 69-59 on Saturday night. Isaac Finlinson added 11 points on 5-of-5 shooting and Aaron Hunkin-Claytor scored 10 for Hawaii (8-2, 2-0 Big West Conference). Isaac Johnson had eight points, five rebounds and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pelicans face the Spurs on 6-game slide
By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025
San Antonio Spurs (15-7, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (3-21, 15th in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans enters the matchup with San Antonio as losers of six games in a row. The Pelicans are 1-18 in Western Conference games. New Orleans is 1-2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sacramento takes on Indiana after LaVine’s 42-point game
By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025
Sacramento Kings (6-17, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (5-18, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento faces the Indiana Pacers after Zach LaVine scored 42 points in the Kings’ 127-111 win over the Miami Heat. The Pacers are 4-8 on their home court. Indiana is last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chicago faces Golden State, looks to halt 6-game skid
By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025
Golden State Warriors (12-12, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (9-13, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Chicago will try to stop its six-game skid when the Bulls play Golden State. The Bulls are 6-4 in home games. Chicago is fifth in the NBA with 45.8 rebounds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minnesota takes home win streak into matchup with Phoenix
By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025
Phoenix Suns (13-10, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (15-8, sixth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota will try to keep its five-game home win streak alive when the Timberwolves take on Phoenix. The Timberwolves have gone 10-7 against Western Conference teams. Minnesota ranks ninth in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tom Hicks, the Texas businessman who owned Stars, Rangers and Liverpool teams, dies at 79
By Canadian Press on December 6th, 2025
DALLAS (AP) — Tom Hicks, the Texas businessman who owned two Dallas-area professional sports franchises and an English Premier League soccer team, died Saturday. He was 79. Spokesman Lisa LeMaster said in statement that Hicks died peacefully in Dallas surrounded by family. Hicks owned and was chairman of NHL’s Dallas Stars from 1995–2011, winning the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 2 Indiana caps Cignetti’s incredible turnaround by beating No. 1 Ohio St. for Big Ten title
By Canadian Press on December 6th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — From the moment Curt Cignetti took Indiana’s head coaching job, he made it clear this would be a different program. He refused to tolerate any moral victories or close calls and instead expected to win, to win big and win immediately. In just 737 days, he turned what had been the Football ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raty has 2 goals and an assist as Canucks beat Wild 4-2
By Canadian Press on December 6th, 2025
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Aatu Raty had two goals and an assist, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Minnesota Wild 4-2 on Saturday night to snap a four-game skid. Tom Willander and defenseman Elias Pettersson also scored for the Canucks, and Nikita Tolopilo stopped 27 shots. Matt Boldy and Mats Zuccarello scored for the ... Read More »
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