December 23rd, 2025

National Sports

Jacksonville State holds off Troy 17-13 to win Salute to Veterans Bowl

By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Caden Creel threw a touchdown pass, Deondre Johnson had six receptions for 101 yards, and Jacksonville State beat Troy 17-13 on Tuesday night to win the Salute to Veterans Bowl. Andrew Paul’s 1-yard run off a direct snap gave the Gamecocks a 17-13 lead with 5:44 remaining. With about a minute ... Read More »

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Chan scores first PWHL goal, Vancouver Goldeneyes hand Ottawa Charge 2-1 defeat

By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025

VANCOUVER — Katie Chan scored her first PWHL goal in front of a hometown crowd and her Vancouver Goldeneyes edged the Ottawa Charge 2-1 on Tuesday. Chan, who hails from the Vancouver suburb of Richmond, B.C., swatted a puck in from mid-air to give the Goldeneyes (3-3-0-0) the lead 7:40 into the game. Fellow local ... Read More »

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Betts, Rice help No. 4 UCLA women beat Cal Poly 115-28

By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lauren Betts had 20 points and 10 rebounds and Kiki Rice added 23 points to lead No. 4 UCLA to a 115-28 win Tuesday over Cal Poly. UCLA’s 87-point margin of victory was the fourth largest in program history. The Bruins beat UC San Diego by record 97 points (117-20) on ... Read More »

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Tristan Jarry and Stuart Skinner, traded 5 days ago, face off against former teams

By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025

PITTSBURGH (AP) — For the first time in NHL history, goalies that were involved in the same trade faced one another within seven days of the deal. Tristan Jarry and Stuart Skinner, traded for one another just five days ago, starred against their former teams as Edmonton defeated Pittsburgh 6-4 on Tuesday night. “I thought ... Read More »

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Spurs got an education down the stretch in NBA Cup title game loss to Knicks

By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025

LAS VEGAS (AP) — For San Antonio, the NBA Cup final was an education. A painful education. The Spurs let an 11-point third quarter lead slip away and then some on Tuesday night, falling to the New York Knicks 124-113 in the Cup championship game. San Antonio led 92-81 with 2 minutes left in the ... Read More »

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Johnson’s 24 points lead Denver over UC-Colorado Springs 129-93

By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025

DENVER (AP) — Carson Johnson’s 24 points helped Denver defeat UC-Colorado Springs 129-93 on Tuesday night. Johnson went 8 of 13 from the field (6 for 6 from 3-point range) for the Pioneers (6-7). Jeremiah Burke scored 23 points and added eight rebounds. Shaun Wysocki shot 7 of 9 from the field and 5 for ... Read More »

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Brazile scores career-best 26 points to lead No. 14 Arkansas to 108-80 win over Queens

By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Trevon Brazile scored a career-high 26 points on 9-of-11 shooting from the field to lead No. 14 Arkansas to a 108-80 victory over Queens on Tuesday night. Arkansas (9-2) was never in trouble, taking a 24-point lead into halftime behind 60% shooting from the floor. Brazile had 18 points in the ... Read More »

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AJ Dybantsa, Richie Saunders help No. 10 BYU beat Pacific 93-57

By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025

PROVO, Utah (AP) — AJ Dybantsa had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Richie Saunders led No 10 BYU with 24 points, and the Cougars beat Pacific 93-57 on Tuesday night. Robert Wright III added 22 points for BYU (10-1). Saunders and Wright each had five steals. Kajus Kublickas scored 14 points for Pacific (8-4). Elias ... Read More »

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Khawaja’s dramatic Ashes return innings ends just before tea on Day 1 of 3rd test

By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025

ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Usman Khawaja scored 82 in a dramatic return to the Ashes on Wednesday, helping salvage Australia’s innings around a faltering top order on the opening day of the third cricket test against England. The veteran batter was rushed back into the lineup on the eve of his 39th birthday to replace ... Read More »

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Flory Bidunga has 18 points and 10 rebounds as No. 17 Kansas beats Towson 73-49

By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Flory Bidunga had 18 points and 10 rebounds to spur No. 17 Kansas to a 73-49 victory over Towson on Tuesday night. Tre White had 16 points and a career-high six assists for the Jayhawks (9-3). Melvin Council, coming off a career-best 36-point performance in Saturday’s overtime win over N.C. State, ... Read More »

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Knicks win NBA Cup after rallying to beat Spurs 124-113

By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025

LAS VEGAS (AP) — OG Anunoby scored 28 points, Jalen Brunson had 25, and the New York Knicks rallied to beat Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 124-113 on Tuesday night to win the NBA Cup. Now the Knicks can hang a banner next to the 1973 NBA championship banner in Madison Square Garden, ... Read More »

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