December 25th, 2025

National Sports

Cockrill scores 22 off the bench, Chicago State beats Loyola Chicago 84-75

By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025

CHICAGO (AP) — Doyel Cockrill III’s 22 points off of the bench led Chicago State to an 84-75 victory against Loyola Chicago on Sunday night. Cockrill shot 4 of 9 from the field, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 12 for 14 from the free-throw line for the Cougars (2-9). CJ Ray ... Read More »

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Vikings eliminated from playoffs before taking the field against Cowboys

By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings were eliminated from playoff contention before taking the field for their game at the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night. The Vikings have alternated between making and missing the playoffs in four seasons under coach Kevin O’Connell. Minnesota lost in the wild-card round after going 13-4 in 2022, O’Connell’s ... Read More »

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Hopkins puts up 21, UT Martin defeats Champion Christian 96-52

By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025

MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) — AJ Hopkins scored 21 points as UT Martin beat Champion Christian 96-52 on Sunday night. Hopkins had eight rebounds for the Skyhawks (8-3). Lamine Niang added 16 points while shooting 6 of 12 from the field and 4 for 4 from the free-throw line while they also had 10 rebounds. Pedro ... Read More »

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Nets rout Bucks 127-82 to match franchise record for margin of victory

By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Egor Demin scored 17 points, Noah Clowney added 16 and the Brooklyn Nets matched the franchise record for margin of victory, never trailing in a 127-82 romp over the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night. The 45-point victory tied the team record set Jan. 9, 1993, against Washington while the team ... Read More »

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No. 3 South Carolina handles Penn State 95-55 behind Edwards’ career night

By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Joyce Edwards had a career-high 29 points and four blocks as No. 3 South Carolina used a strong third quarter to beat Penn State 95-55 on Sunday. The Gamecocks (10-1) had just eight players and were missing 6-foot-6 starter Madina Okot and reserve freshman Agot Makeer. But behind Edwards scoring inside, ... Read More »

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Seahawks spoil Rivers’ late rally with last-minute field goal in 18-16 win

By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025

SEATTLE (AP) — Jason Myers kicked a franchise-record six field goals, including a 56-yarder with 29 seconds left, and the Seattle Seahawks outlasted 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers and the Indianapolis Colts 18-16 on Sunday. Rivers threw a touchdown pass after coming out of retirement to make his first start in nearly five years, and he ... Read More »

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Svechnikov scores in shootout as Hurricanes beat Flyers 3-2 for 4th straight win

By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Andrei Svechnikov scored in the shootout and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Sunday. William Carrier and Taylor Hall scored in regulation for the Hurricanes, who have won four straight — three in a shootout. Brandon Bussi made 24 saves — all in regulation — for his ninth ... Read More »

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Addy Brown scores season-high 28 points in No. 10 Cyclones’ 81-53 win over UNI, Audi Crooks sits out

By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Addy Brown had 21 of her season-high 28 points in the first half, and No. 10 Iowa State routed in-state rival Northern Iowa 81-53 on Sunday with national scoring leader Audi Crooks sitting out with an injury. Crooks, who averages 27.6 points per game, was injured Wednesday in the Cyclones’ win ... Read More »

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Stevenson’s 22 help Purdue Fort Wayne down Detroit Mercy 81-77

By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Mikale Stevenson scored 22 points as Purdue Fort Wayne beat Detroit Mercy 81-77 on Sunday. Stevenson also contributed five rebounds for the Mastodons (7-6, 2-1 Horizon League). DeAndre Craig added 16 points while going 5 of 8 from the floor, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and 4 for ... Read More »

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Suns All-Star guard Devin Booker returns vs. Lakers after missing 3 games with groin strain

By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025

PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker returned to the starting lineup for the team’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night. The four-time All-Star missed the previous three games with a strained right groin. He suffered the injury against the Lakers on Dec. 1. The 29-year-old leads the team with 25 ... Read More »

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Bo Nix’s 4 TD passes lead Broncos to 34-26 win over Packers, who lose Micah Parsons to injury

By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025

DENVER (AP) — Bo Nix tied his career high with four touchdown throws and Denver’s defense stifled Jordan Love in the second half of the Broncos’ 34-26 win Sunday over the Green Bay Packers, who lost star Micah Parsons to a knee injury. With their NFL-best 11th consecutive victory, the Broncos (12-2) clinched a playoff ... Read More »

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