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Ani Kilambi, 31, is joining the Washington Nationals as their general manager, AP source says
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ani Kilambi is joining the Nationals as their new general manager, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press on Wednesday, making the 31-year-old who had been with the Philadelphia Phillies the latest young face to join president of baseball operations Paul Toboni in Washington. The person spoke to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twins swap lead owner from one Pohlad to another as new partners join push for on-field improvement
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After a long exploration of selling the Minnesota Twins, the Pohlad family emerged with a reinforced desire to keep the team — and some uncomfortable conclusions that strained their relationships. An already dissatisfied fan base was further disappointed to find out the only new owners coming on board would have non-controlling stakes, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seahawks tackle Charles Cross ruled out for key matchup with Rams with NFC West title implications
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks left tackle Charles Cross has been ruled for Thursday night’s game against the Los Angeles Rams with a hamstring injury, coach Mike Macdonald said Wednesday. Cross, 25, injured his hamstring late during Sunday’s 18-16 win over the Indianapolis Colts. The Seahawks’ first-round pick in the 2022 NFL draft had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-grocery boss Jones says customer is boss as he eyes B.C. Conservative leadership
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
VICTORIA — Former grocery executive Darrell Jones says he plans to apply lessons learned from B.C. billionaire Jimmy Pattison to the political world as he considers running for the leadership of the provincial Conservatives. He says Pattison taught him that the customer is the boss, and if Jones were to be become the premier of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dustin May and St. Louis Cardinals agree to $12.5 million, 1-year contract
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Right-hander Dustin May and the St. Louis Cardinals agreed Wednesday to a $12.5 million, one-year contract. The 28-year-old has a $12 million salary next year and the deal includes a $20 million mutual option for 2027 with a $500,000 buyout. May was 7-11 with a 4.96 ERA in 23 starts this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Broncos cornerback Riley Moss hasn’t been able to shake his reputation for being handsy
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss keeps getting flagged for holding defenders on deep passes even though he has worked hard to curtail his penchant for penalties. On Sunday, he broke up Jordan Love’s pass on third-and-4 from Green Bay’s 35-yard line to Matthew Golden only to see a yellow flag come ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Add expectant father to Allen’s list of achievements in Buffalo, after Steinfeld announces pregnancy
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Marriage, fatherhood and an NFL MVP honor were the furthest things on Josh Allen’s mind when he arrived in Buffalo as a raw but promising quarterback prospect in April 2018. “Envisioning it? I was just trying to figure out protections and how to throw the ball correctly,” Allen said Wednesday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings safety Josh Metellus to have season-ending shoulder surgery after playing through the injury
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings safety Josh Metellus was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday, ending his season early for shoulder surgery after playing with the injury for the last three weeks. Metellus, who signed a three-year, $36 million contract extension before the season, had 86 tackles, a career-high six passes defensed and two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chelsea and Bayern take Women’s Champions League quarterfinal spots on hectic night of games
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
Chelsea and Bayern Munich advanced to the quarterfinals of the Women’s Champions League as the league phase ended with a hectic night of nine simultaneous games Wednesday, as Juventus and Real Madrid head for the playoffs. Headers from Lucy Bronze and Sam Kerr lifted Chelsea to a 2-1 win at two-time Champions League winner Wolfsburg ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Justin Bruihl traded from Toronto to Cleveland, which cuts 2024 postseason star Jhonkensy Noel
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Left-hander Justin Bruihl was traded Wednesday from the Toronto Blue Jays to the Cleveland Guardians, who cut 2024 postseason star Jhonkensy Noel to open a roster spot. Toronto received cash from Cleveland in the trade. Noel, who was designated for assignment, hit a tying, two-run homer with two outs in the ninth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Ravens need to rally to make the playoffs. Their poor home record is a big reason why
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens can expect a playoff-type atmosphere this weekend when they host the New England Patriots under the lights on national television. In the past, this type of environment seemed to bring out the best in the Ravens, but that hasn’t been the case this year. “I think we ... Read More »
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