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Kentucky coach Will Stein hires Jay Bateman as defensive coordinator
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky coach Will Stein has hired Jay Bateman from Texas A&M as his first defensive coordinator with the Wildcats. Bateman has the same job with Texas A&M with the Aggies seeded seventh and hosting No. 10 Miami on Saturday in the College Football Playoffs. “His ability to develop players, create disruptive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Matt (Ginja Ninja) Campbell beaten at world darts championships in London
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
LONDON — American Adam Sevada, in his tournament debut, defeated Canadian Matt (Ginja Ninja) Campbell in first-round play Wednesday at the five-million-pound ($9.22-million) Paddy Power World Darts Championship. Sevada won 3-1, with Campbell tying the match at one set apiece — scoring 96 with a triple-20 and double-18 to take the set three legs to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian snowboarder, world champion Liam Brearley out of Olympic Games with injury
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
TORONTO — World champion slopestyle snowboarder Liam Brearley will not compete in the Olympic Games because of a knee injury that required surgery. The 22-year-old from Gravenhurst, Ont., injured his knee and ankle while training in November. Brearley claimed world championship slopestyle gold in Engadin, Switzerland, in March with a dominating second run of 90.15 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rivers says Bucks don’t need to make wholesale changes as they attempt to break out of slump
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers remains confident in his team and doesn’t plan on making any major changes in the wake of a 45-point loss to Brooklyn that matched the Nets’ most lopsided win in franchise history. The Bucks (11-16) haven’t won two straight games since Oct. 28-30 as they struggle to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dew won’t seek B.C. Conservative leadership, says party can’t chase ‘squirrels’
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
VICTORIA — Kelowna, B.C., MLA Gavin Dew says he doesn’t want to lead the B.C. Conservatives, citing family reasons. But he says whoever wins the contest should be the “unifier” of a party that isn’t focused on culture wars and “chasing after squirrels” Dew says he hopes the upcoming race to lead British Columbia’s Opposition ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mbappé scores twice in Real Madrid’s narrow Copa del Rey win over 3rd-tier Talavera
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Real Madrid beat third-division club Talavera 3-2 in the round of 32 of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday. Mbappé converted a 41st-minute penalty and sealed the victory late in the second half with a shot from outside the area for his 10th goal in his last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LB D’Marco Jackson is making the most of his starting opportunity with the Chicago Bears
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — D’Marco Jackson felt he just needed a chance to play. He found that opportunity in Chicago. Jackson was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week on Wednesday in another special moment for the third-year linebacker who stepped up when the Bears were hit hard by injuries at his position. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eliminated Bengals still focused on wins over final 3 games
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — For the first time since 2020, the Cincinnati Bengals are playing out the string in late December and are eliminated from postseason contention with multiple games left to play. The Bengals’ 4-10 record is a frustrating reality for a team that entered the year with playoff ambitions. “It comes down to being ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Zealand wins the toss and bats in the 3rd test against the West Indies
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat Thursday in the third test against the West Indies at Bay Oval. Spinner Ajaz Patel returns to the New Zealand lineup for his first home test in five years, replacing Blair Tickner, who suffered a dislocated shoulder in the second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Evan Neal practices with the Giants. He’s still not sure he’ll play for them again
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Evan Neal showed up to the stadium the day before or the morning of a game and learned each time whether he would be active for the New York Giants if a jersey was hanging at his locker. That happened just once this season. Neal is almost certainly leaving as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rockets coach Ime Udoka fined for slamming refs after overtime loss to Denver
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Rockets coach Ime Udoka was fined $25,000 for publicly criticizing the officiating in Houston’s 128-125 overtime loss to the Nuggets on Monday, the NBA announced Wednesday. Udoka said in the postgame press conference the game was “the most poorly officiated (he’s) seen in a long time” and took a shot at ... Read More »
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