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Flick downplays Yamal’s reaction to late substitution in Barcelona’s 2-1 win
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona coach Hansi Flick downplayed Lamine Yamal’s reaction to being substituted late in the team’s 2-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League on Tuesday. Yamal was replaced by Roony Bardghji in the 89th minute of the league-phase game. He walked off with a serious expression and appeared to be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kiner-Falefa shouldn’t be blamed for short lead in 9th inning of World Series Game 7, Schneider says
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Having watched the play thousands of times, Toronto manager John Schneider doesn’t want Isiah Kiner-Falefa to be criticized for getting thrown out at the plate in the ninth inning in Game 7 of the World Series — falling an inch short of scoring a championship-winning run. “I feel so bad for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NASCAR chairman refuses to budge on team charters in testimony during Michael Jordan’s lawsuit
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR Chairman Jim France testified Tuesday in Michael Jordan’s federal antitrust lawsuit against his family that he still has not changed his mind on granting teams permanent charters, and evidence showed he entered negotiations on a new revenue-sharing agreement determined to thwart teams’ efforts for a bigger piece of the stock ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White Sox win MLB draft lottery and have top pick for first time since taking Harold Baines in 1977
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Chicago White Sox won Major League Baseball’s amateur draft lottery Tuesday and will have the top selection for the first time since taking Harold Baines in 1977. Coming off a 102-loss season, Chicago had the highest odds to win the weighted lottery at 27.73%. The White Sox will have the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Nikos Clarke-Tosczak, Charles-Emile Brunet invited to MLS College Showcase
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
Canadians Nikos Clarke-Tosczak and Charles-Emile Brunet are among the 45 players invited to the MLS College Showcase, that kicks off Wednesday in Mesa, Ariz. The closed-door four-day camp allows technical staff from MLS clubs to scout top prospects ahead of the Dec. 18 MLS SuperDraft. Clarke-Tosczak, a junior left back from Edmonton, played all 20 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kiner-Falefa shouldn’t be blamed for short lead in 9th inning on World Series Game 7, Schneider says
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Having watched the play thousands of times, Toronto manager John Schneider doesn’t want Isiah Kiner-Falefa to be criticized for getting thrown out at the plate in the ninth inning in Game 7 of the World Series — falling an inch short of scoring a championship-winning run. “I feel so bad for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caicedo helps Real Madrid beat Wolfsburg in Women’s Champions League. Arsenal and Juve win
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Linda Caicedo raced clear from halfway to score the goal that clinched Real Madrid a 2-0 win over Wolfsburg in the Women’s Champions League on Tuesday, while there were also victories for defending champion Arsenal and Juventus. Paris Saint-Germain stayed winless after five rounds after a 0-0 draw with OH Leuven, however, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Canucks goalie Demko nears return from injury
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks could get a key player back in the lineup this week as goalie Thatcher Demko inches closer to recovering from a lower-body injury. Demko practised with his teammates on Tuesday and says he “feels good.” He described the injury as “a minor tweak of something.” Head coach Adam Foote says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liverpool without Salah beats Inter in Champions League. Barcelona and Bayern win
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
After leaving Mohamed Salah in England, Liverpool got a much-needed boost with a 1-0 win over Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Barcelona and Bayern Munich celebrated comeback wins and Chelsea lost. With Salah out of the squad following his public criticism of the club last week, Dominik Szoboszlai stepped up instead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Magic’s custom NBA Cup court damaged in storage. Team reverts to regular court for matchup with Heat
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Orlando Magic were not able to use their custom home court for Tuesday night’s NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup with Miami. The NBA uses colorful courts to help its in-season tournament games stand out. But Orlando’s floor was damaged in storage, according to the team. The Magic court, designed with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Richard Childress testifies NASCAR made it impossible for him to not sign revenue model
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Hall of Fame team owner Richard Childress testified Tuesday in Michael Jordan’s federal antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR that he would not have signed the 2025 revenue sharing model if refusing to do so would not have put Richard Childress Racing out of business. “I would not have signed those charters if ... Read More »
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