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‘Trying to enjoy it’: Rookie goaltender Dennis Hildeby stepping up for Maple Leafs
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
TORONTO — Dennis Hildeby is a goaltender of few words — very few words. Whether it’s in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ locker room with teammates or when speaking in front of a wall of cameras and microphones to reporters, the soft-spoken Swede doesn’t say a whole lot. Hildeby, however, has been making a loud statement ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No words this time, just a photo from Mohamed Salah as his Liverpool future hangs in doubt
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — With uncertainty hanging over his Liverpool career, Mohamed Salah sent out another message on Tuesday. This time without any words. Following the fallout from his explosive comments on Saturday, Salah posted a picture for his 85 million followers across Instagram and X of him alone in the gym at Liverpool’s training ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alouettes extend quarterback Davis Alexander one year, through 2028 season
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes signed quarterback Davis Alexander to a one-year extension Tuesday, keeping him under contract through the 2028 season. Alexander is coming off a historic CFL season, his first as a full-time starter. The 27-year-old from Gig Harbor, Wash., went a perfect 7-0 in the regular season, extending his league-record undefeated start ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Curling fits right in at Winter Olympics co-host Cortina
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Curling could not have a more fitting host city for the upcoming Olympics than Cortina d’Ampezzo. The town in the Dolomites is home to Italy’s first curling gold medalist, defending mixed doubles champion Stefania Constantini. And Mayor Gianluca Lorenzi is a former member of Italy’s national team — and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wilfried Zaha back with Ivory Coast to defend Africa Cup of Nations title ahead of 2026 World Cup
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — After two years out of the national team, Wilfried Zaha was recalled Tuesday by Ivory Coast to help defend its Africa Cup of Nations title at the tournament starting this month. The 33-year-old Zaha —- who played in Major League Soccer this year for Charlotte on loan from Galatasaray — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs’ McMann to have hearing for high-sticking Lightning’s Bjorkstrand
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
TORONTO — Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann will have a hearing Tuesday for high-sticking Tampa Bay Lightning winger Oliver Bjorkstrand. The incident occurred three minutes into the third period of Toronto’s 2-0 win over Tampa Bay on Monday at Scotiabank Arena. McMann received a match penalty after swinging his stick and hitting Bjorkstrand’s head ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko, who mentored Verstappen, retires from F1 at the age of 82
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
SALZBURG, Austria (AP) — Red Bull’s influential auto racing adviser Helmut Marko is retiring from his role at the age of 82, ending a 20-year stint in which he helped Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen develop into four-time Formula 1 champions. Marko’s departure leaves Red Bull without the two main guiding personalities from its 2005 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Left-hander Anthony Kay and White Sox finalize a $12 million, 2-year contract
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Left-hander Anthony Kay returned to the major leagues on Tuesday, finalizing a $12 million, two-year contract with the Chicago White Sox. Kay will get salaries of $5 million each in 2026 and 2027, and the deal includes a $10 million mutual option for 2028 with a $2 million buyout. The 30-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vissel Kobe salvages late draw to stay atop Asian Champions League group
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
Japanese club Vissel Kobe remained atop the eastern zone of the AFC Champions League with a 2-2 draw at home against Chengdu Rongcheng of China on Tuesday. Kobe needs just a point from its final two games to advance to the round of 16, with the top eight of each 12-team group advancing. Yoshinori Muto ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shots from every club in the bag that defined golf in 2025
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
Big moments call for big shots, and there were plenty of them in 2025 when Scottie Scheffler dominated, Rory McIlroy got the major that mattered to him and new major champions arrived when they least expected it. What follows is a review of golf in 2025 based on memorable shots — not necessarily the greatest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paul Hoynes, Cleveland baseball writer since 1983, wins BBWAA Career Excellence Award
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paul Hoynes, who has covered more than 6,000 games and set the byline record for Cleveland’s The Plain Dealer, was voted the BBWAA Career Excellence Award for meritorious contributions to baseball writing. The honor was announced Tuesday by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America at the winter meetings. Hoynes will be ... Read More »
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