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Oft-injured Florida QB DJ Lagway entering transfer portal amid coaching change
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
Florida quarterback DJ Lagway is entering the transfer portal. Lagway announced his intentions on social media Monday, saying “I am truly grateful for the opportunity to have been part of such an incredible program here at the University of Florida.” The oft-injured Lagway completed 63% of his passes this season for 2,264 yards, with 16 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Raptors’ RJ Barrett set to begin return-to-play activities
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
TORONTO — Toronto Raptors guard-forward RJ Barrett is set to begin return-to-play activities this week, the team announced Monday. The Mississauga, Ont., native has been out since Nov. 24 with a right knee sprain. The Raptors said he “continues to progress after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection.” Barrett injured his knee in a win over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Billy Napier back in Sun Belt at James Madison. It’s a changed world from Louisiana-Lafayette days
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — Four years ago, Billy Napier walked away from a Sun Belt Conference powerhouse he had built at Louisiana-Lafayette. It was, in part, because he wasn’t sure how that program would handle the financial challenges of new rules allowing college athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness. Four years later, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photos of the 56th Jockey Challenge at Rinconada racetrack in Venezuela
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
CARACAS (AP) — The Rinconada racetrack in Caracas, Venezuela, hosted the 56th Jockey Challenge on Sunday. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Ariana Cubillos, The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maresca committed to Chelsea after revelation about ‘worst’ period at club
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is happy at the club, he said on Monday as he refused to go into more detail about the weekend outburst that he had just endured his worst spell since arriving in June 2024. After the 2-0 win over Everton on Saturday, Maresca said “the last 48 hours ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stokes wants to see ‘a bit of dog’ as England recalls Tongue for third Ashes test
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — England cricket captain Ben Stokes called for his team to “show a bit of dog” against Australia in the third Ashes test with the series on the line. The tourists have made one change to the team beaten by eight wickets at the Gabba in the second test to slip 2-0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All I want for Christmas is the Olympics. Mariah Carey to perform at Milan Cortina opening ceremony
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
MILAN (AP) — Mariah Carey is going to add some American pop-star pedigree to the opening ceremony for the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. The local organizing committee announced on Monday that the 56-year-old Carey — the “All I Want for Christmas is You” singer — is the first international star named to perform in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lindsey Vonn likely to push back retirement following winning start to Olympic season at age 41
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
They said she “should see a psychologist,” had “gone completely mad” and hadn’t “recognized the meaning and purpose of her other life” away from skiing. Well, Lindsey Vonn’s return to downhill racing on her titanium knee doesn’t seem so crazy now. Not after she dominated the opening speed weekend of the Olympic season, won the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Injuries to Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons ruin NFL’s Week 15
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
First, Patrick Mahomes went down. Then, it was Micah Parsons. The NFL lost two of its all-time greatest players to serious knee injuries in a span of a few hours on Sunday, ruining a day filled with exciting comebacks and fascinating stories. Forty-four-year-old Philip Rivers played his first game in 1,800 days and nearly led ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rugby to trial lower tackle height at elite level amid concussion concerns
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
Rugby remains “a long, long way” from making a law change to lower the tackle height at elite level despite “positive results” from trials in the amateur game, the world governing body said Monday. World Rugby said trials over the last two seasons involving 11 unions around the world that set the legal tackle height ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Germany to face Ghana in World Cup warmup after draw blocks Ivory Coast plans
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Germany will face Ghana in March to prepare for the World Cup after the draw blocked a planned friendly with the Ivory Coast. Germany and Ghana both confirmed Monday they will play in Stuttgart on March 30, three days after an already-scheduled away game for Julian Nagelsmann’s team in Switzerland. The ... Read More »
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