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Pro Picks: Rams, Bears and Panthers will win in first-place showdowns
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
So much for home-field advantage in December. Nine road teams are favorites in Week 16, including two playing in matchups for first place in three of the four NFC divisions. The Los Angeles Rams (11-3) face off against the Seattle Seahawks (11-3) in a battle for first place in the NFC West on Thursday night. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays trade reliever Bruihl to Guardians for cash considerations
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays traded left-hander Justin Bruihl to the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for cash considerations, the team said Wednesday. Bruihl was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Monday after they agreed to terms with fellow reliever Tyler Rogers on a three-year contract worth US$37 million. Bruihl did not record ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quion Williams has school-record 18 assists in triple-double as UAPB routs Champion Christian 138-73
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Quion Williams finished with 29 points, 14 rebounds and a school-record 18 assists to propel Arkansas-Pine Bluff to a 138-73 victory over Division II member Champion Christian College on Wednesday. The senior guard made 13 of 18 shots in his first career triple-double, including both of his 3-pointers, for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cherki pulls out Haaland celebrations after wonder goal in Man City’s win in the English League Cup
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
Rayan Cherki recreated teammate Erling Haaland’s goal celebrations after curling an exquisite shot into the top corner in Manchester City’s 2-0 win over Brentford in the English League Cup quarterfinals on Wednesday. The France playmaker pulled out some robot moves and then sat down cross-legged in a yoga pose after giving a much-changed City team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luis Suárez to play another season with Inter Miami alongside Lionel Messi
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Luis Suárez will play alongside Lionel Messi at Inter Miami for another season. The Uruguayan striker, who will turn 39 in January, signed a contract to play the 2026 season with the reigning MLS champions, Inter Miami announced Wednesday. Financial terms were not disclosed. Suárez will join back-to-back MLS MVP ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dolphins are benching Tua Tagovailoa for rookie Quinn Ewers against the Bengals
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was unsure what his future with the team will look like following Wednesday’s benching for rookie Quinn Ewers. For now, the former first-round draft pick said he will contribute in whatever way he can despite his disappointment with how this season has gone. “Disappointed,” Tagovailoa ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AFC Toronto moves to retain nine more players, now has 18 under contract for 2026
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
TORONTO — AFC Toronto moved to retain nine players Wednesday, including goalkeeper Sierra Cota-Yarde, midfielder Nikki Small and forward Kaylee Hunter. Cota-Yarde, Small and Hunter had their contracts extended through 2027 with Hunter’s deal also including a club option for 2028. Goalkeeper Danielle Krzyzaniak’s contract was extended through 2026 with midfielder Sarah Stratigakis’ extension running ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Villarreal eliminated by 2nd-division club Racing in Copa del Rey, Atletico beats Baleares
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Villarreal was eliminated by second-division club Racing Santander in the round of 32 of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday, while Atletico Madrid earned a hard-fought win over fourth-tier team Atletico Baleares. Villarreal, sitting third in the Spanish league and enjoying one of its best campaigns in years, lost 2-1 to Racing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College Football Playoff picks: Sooners, Aggies, Rebels and Ducks should advance to quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
Unlike last year’s debut of the 12-team College Football Playoff, weather should not be a factor in any of the first-round games this weekend. Southeastern Conference teams Oklahoma, Mississippi and Texas A&M and one of the Big Ten’s four West Coast schools, Oregon, are hosting first-round games. Last year, Notre Dame, Penn State and Ohio ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olivia Miles part of another transfer-replenished roster for undefeated No. 9 TCU
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Olivia Miles just wanted to make the right decision on where to play her final season in college, and the dynamic guard picked a TCU squad coached by Mark Campbell coming off its first NCAA Elite Eight appearance. Marta Suarez, the 6-foot-3 forward with elite guard skills, said with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The stakes are high as the Seahawks and Rams square off in a game with division title implications
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Sam Darnold was far from his best the last time he and the Seattle Seahawks squared off against his hometown team and he is amply aware he will need to perform better than when he tossed four interceptions against the Los Angeles Rams on Nov. 16. Darnold and the Seahawks’ rematch ... Read More »
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