National Sports
Nya Robertson, Mia Pauldo lead No. 23 Tennessee women to 89-44 win over Southern Indiana
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nya Robertson hit six 3-pointers and finished with 20 points, freshman Mia Pauldo added 19 points, which included a season-high five 3s, and No. 23 Tennessee beat Southern Indiana 89-44 on Monday night in the first meeting between the programs. Alyssa Latham scored 10 points for Tennessee (8-3). Ali Saunders led ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!As Jordan and Hill approach career crossroads, they’re helping the rebuilding Saints win again
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Two longtime Saints players in their mid-30s — who are not under contract for next season — are coming off memorable and emotional home finales that have ignited discussions about their NFL future. Whether defensive end Cameron Jordan or versatile offensive skill player Taysom Hill return next season remains to be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 21 Virginia routs American 95-51 as De Ridder sets career best with 27 points
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Thijs De Ridder scored a career-high 27 points and grabbed eight rebounds as No. 21 Virginia rolled to a 95-51 victory over American University on Monday night. Malik Thomas, Sam Lewis and Elijah Gertrude each added 11 points as the Cavaliers (11-1) headed into their holiday break on a six-game winning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 19 Ohio State women rout Western Michigan 95-47
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Elsa Lemmila scored 15 points off the bench to lead five in double-figure scoring, and No. 19 Ohio State beat Western Michigan 95-47 on Monday night. Ohio State is 11-1 and 8-0 at home heading into its Sunday matchup hosting fourth-ranked UCLA. Jaloni Cambridge and Kylee Kitts added 14 points apiece ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wilkerson scores 23 points, DeVries notches double-double to lead Indiana 81-60 past Siena
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Lamar Wilkerson poured in 23 points, Tucker DeVries secured a double-double, and Indiana beat Siena 81-60 on Monday. Wilkerson was 7-of-15 shooting with seven rebounds and four assists, and notched a ninth-straight game with double-digit scoring. He’s scored at least 18 points in each of the Hoosiers’ last four home games. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders’ potential draft dilemma: Winning games could cost them a chance at a franchise QB
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders nearly pulled off an upset against the Houston Texans on Sunday. By playing their best football in several weeks and still coming up short in the 23-21 loss, Las Vegas remained in the running for the top pick in next year’s NFL draft. If the Raiders continue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions facing long playoff odds after losing 2 straight games for 1st time since 2022
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions were not expected to match the success they had last year when they won a franchise-record 15 games to earn the NFC’s No. 1 seed in the playoffs and claimed consecutive division championships for the first time since they were an NFL powerhouse in the early 1950s. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UC Santa Barbara defeats Portland 79-61
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Aidan Mahaney had 15 points in UC Santa Barbara’s 79-61 win against Portland on Monday. Mahaney shot 5 for 9, including 4 for 7 from beyond the arc for the Gauchos (9-4). Hosana Kitenge went 6 of 6 from the field to add 14 points. Evans Kipruto shot 5 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Compton scores 21 off the bench as San Diego State beats Whittier 121-59
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Pharaoh Compton helped lead San Diego State over Whittier on Monday with 21 points off of the bench in a 121-59 win. Compton shot 9 of 14 and added eight rebounds for the Aztecs (7-4), who had six players in double figures against their Division III opponents. Tae Simmons and Magoon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hubbard puts up 22 in Abilene Christian’s 75-68 victory over Texas Southern
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — Bradyn Hubbard scored 22 points as Abilene Christian beat Texas Southern 75-68 on Monday. Hubbard had six rebounds and four steals for the Wildcats (8-5). Rich Smith scored 14 points while shooting 5 of 8 from the field and 4 for 5 from the free-throw line and added five rebounds, five assists, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seattle Mariners sign outfielder Rob Refsnyder to 1-year contract
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners signed outfielder Rob Refsynder to a one-year contract Monday, adding an experienced right-handed hitter to their roster. Refsynder, who turns 35 in March, spent the past four seasons with the Boston Red Sox. He batted .269 with nine home runs, 30 RBIs and an .838 OPS in 70 games ... Read More »
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