National Sports
Photos show a bullfight in Kenya, where an ancient sport attracts modern-day bets
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
KAKAMEGA, Kenya (AP) — The bullfighting tradition is deeply rooted among the Luhya community in Kenya’s Kakamega County. It started as entertainment and a form of celebration after harvests, and has evolved into a sport that attracts thousands of young people who place bets on the bulls. On Nov. 29, two bulls were brought to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 1 Arizona improves to 10-0, cruises past Abilene Christian 96-62
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Freshman Brayden Burries scored 20 points, Motiejus Krivas added 15 and No. 1 Arizona rolled to a 96-62 win over Abilene Christian on Tuesday night. Arizona (10-0) jumped out to a 6-0 lead in the first 90 seconds and never trailed, taking a 51-31 lead by halftime. Coach Tommy Lloyd’s Wildcats ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets linebacker Quincy Williams calls firing of defensive coordinator Steve Wilks ‘very unfortunate’
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
EAST HANOVER, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams says the firing of defensive coordinator Steve Wilks was “very unfortunate” and the players feel they played a role because of the defense’s shortcomings this season. Coach Aaron Glenn announced Monday he relieved Wilks of his duties a day after the Jets were blown ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Solo Ball scores career-high 26 to power No. 5 UConn past Butler 79-60 in Huskies’ Big East opener
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Solo Ball scored a career-high 26 points and Tarris Reed Jr. added 16 as No. 5 UConn began Big East play Tuesday night with a 79-60 victory over Butler. Jayden Ross had 13 points and eight rebounds off the bench and Braylon Mullins scored 12. The tenacious Huskies (11-1, 1-0) held ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kaprizov, Tarasenko, Gustavsson help Wild stay hot with 5-0 victory over Capitals
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Vladimir Tarasenko had two goals and an assist, Filip Gustavsson made 25 saves, and Kirill Kaprizov became Minnesota’s career leader in power-play goals in the Wild’s 5-0 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night. The Wild are an NHL-best 17-3-2 since Nov. 1 and 3-0 since acquiring defenseman Quinn ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Palek’s game-winner leads Missouri State over Oral Roberts, 63-62
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Keith Palek III scored the game-winning layup with four seconds remaining and racked up 27 total points to lead Missouri State past Oral Roberts 63-62 on Tuesday. Palek added eight rebounds for the Bears (5-5). Kobi Williams scored 12 points, going 2 of 8 from the floor, including 2 for 5 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ituka scores 18 off the bench, Northern Illinois takes down East-West 112-64
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Jao Ituka led Northern Illinois past East-West on Tuesday with 18 points off of the bench in a 112-64 win. Ituka added seven rebounds for the Huskies (4-7). Gustav Winther added 16 points while shooting 6 of 8 from the field and 4 for 5 from the line while they also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LeJuan Watts scores 36 points as No. 19 Texas Tech extends nonconference home win streak to 45
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — LeJuan Watts scored 36 points on 12-of-13 shooting, JT Toppin scored 23 and No. 19 Texas Tech extended its nonconference home winning streak to 45 games with a 101-90 win over Northern Colorado on Tuesday night. Texas Tech (8-3) never trailed after leading by as many as 14 points, but needed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mark spearheads Texas bounce back in largest win of the year trampling Le Moyne 95-53
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Tramon Mark led six Texas players in double figures, scoring 18 points and Matas Vokietaitis recorded a double-double and the Longhorns beat Le Moyne 95-53 on Tuesday night. Texas never trailed, and it was the Longhorns’ (8-4) largest margin of victory this season. It was the Longhorn’s first contest since their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steve Smith aiming for a Boxing Day return after being ruled out of 3rd Ashes test
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Steve Smith is aiming to be back in Ashes action for Australia on Boxing Day after being ruled out shortly before play started Wednesday in the third test at Adelaide. Smith was talking to Australian coach Andrew McDonald on the field in the hour before the toss of the coin, when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Waddles’ 25 help Omaha knock off York (NE) 105-58
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Lance Waddles had 25 points in Omaha’s 105-58 win over York (NE) on Tuesday. Waddles added seven rebounds for the Mavericks (6-7). Christian Richardson scored 22 points while shooting 9 of 15 from the field and 4 for 7 from the line and added 13 rebounds. Tony Osburn went 6 of ... Read More »
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