National Sports
Mets jettison Jeff McNeil in trade to A’s following departures of Alonso, Nimmo and Díaz
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
The retooling Mets jettisoned another core player Monday, trading second baseman Jeff McNeil to the Athletics for minor league right-hander Yordan Rodriguez in a deal that left pitcher David Peterson as New York’s longest-tenured player. New York will send up to $7.75 million to the A’s to offset some of the $17.75 million remaining on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Latest batch of Cardinals injuries could have long-lasting effects
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals’ current season has been so rough that it might even be affecting the next one. The Cardinals lost their seventh straight game on Sunday, falling 26-19 to the Atlanta Falcons, but that wasn’t the most depressing part of the afternoon. Instead, it was non-contact injuries for rookie defensive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cuthrell scores 21 as Elon beats Greensboro 97-63
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
ELON, N.C. (AP) — Chandler Cuthrell scored 21 points as Elon beat Greensboro 97-63 on Monday. Cuthrell also added eight rebounds for the Phoenix (8-5). Kacper Klaczek scored 14 points while finishing 6 of 7 from the floor. Demarco Johnson shot 2 of 6 from the field and 7 for 8 from the line to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Playoff-bound Patriots are on the verge of an AFC East title. They also have injury concerns
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2021 after rallying from an 11-point, fourth quarter deficit to beat the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. The game was in many ways was emblematic of the culture that Mike Vrabel said he hoped to cultivate in his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eastern Illinois knocks off East-West 110-56
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Andre Washington had 24 points in Eastern Illinois’ 110-56 victory over East-West on Monday. Washington shot 11 of 14 from the field and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Panthers (4-8). Preston Turner scored 18 points while going 7 of 12 (2 for 7 from 3-point range). Zion ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Maple Leafs fire assistant coach Marc Savard
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired assistant coach Marc Savard. The team announced the move in a brief post on social media Monday, less than 24 hours after the Leafs fell 5-1 to the Dallas Stars. The loss extended Toronto’s losing skid to three games, and the team fell to second-last place in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Myles Stute, Mike Sharavjamts guide South Carolina past South Carolina State 95-70
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Myles Stute and Mike Sharavjamts both scored 15 points to propel South Carolina to a 95-70 victory over South Carolina State on Monday. Stute made 4 of 7 shots with three 3-pointers, adding seven rebounds for the Gamecocks (8-4), who improve to 7-1 at home. Sharavjamts sank 5 of 6 shots ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chargers will need to sustain offensive progress from win over Cowboys to be Super Bowl contenders
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Few would mistake the Los Angeles Chargers for an offensive juggernaut this season, so their 34-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday represented a significant step forward. Whether it marks a point of demarcation where the Chargers (11-4) can propel themselves into meaningful Super Bowl contention or just a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs fire assistant coach Marc Savard as Toronto’s power play continues to struggle
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Maple Leafs fired assistant coach Marc Savard on Monday after losing three games in a row nearing the midway point of the NHL season. Savard, a 48-year-old former player, was in charge of the power play, which ranked last in the league at 13.3% with four shorthanded goals allowed. There ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Washington State beats Utah State 34-21 to win Idaho Famous Potato Bowl
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Zevi Eckhaus threw for a season-high 334 yards with three touchdowns and Washington State piled up 628 yards of offense, beating Utah State 34-21 to win the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl on Monday at Albertsons Stadium. Eckhaus completed 26 of 44 passes but also threw three interceptions for the Cougars (7-6), ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From football to hockey: Nick Saban’s new role with the Nashville Predators
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nick Saban knows his strengths with seven national championships as a college football coach. He also understands how to put coaches and athletes in the best position to succeed. That’s what he hopes to bring to the NHL’s Nashville Predators after joining the franchise as a minority owner. “I’m no expert ... Read More »
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