December 17th, 2025

National Sports

No. 3 South Carolina visits South Florida after Edwards’ 29-point game

By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025

South Carolina Gamecocks (10-1, 0-1 SEC) at South Florida Bulls (6-5) Tampa, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 3 South Carolina plays South Florida after Joyce Edwards scored 29 points in South Carolina’s 95-55 win over the Penn State Lady Lions. The Bulls are 5-1 on their home court. South Florida ranks fifth ... Read More »

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Lipscomb visits Samford after Yarbrough’s 29-point performance

By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025

Lipscomb Bisons (3-7) at Samford Bulldogs (5-8) Birmingham, Alabama; Thursday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Samford plays Lipscomb after Kaylee Yarbrough scored 29 points in Samford’s 74-67 victory over the South Carolina Upstate Spartans. The Bulldogs are 2-1 on their home court. Samford is eighth in the SoCon in rebounding with 27.9 rebounds. Aubrey Blankenship ... Read More »

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Alcorn State plays Auburn, looks to end road skid

By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025

Alcorn State Braves (3-6) at Auburn Tigers (9-3) Auburn, Alabama; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Alcorn State will try to break its four-game road losing streak when the Braves face Auburn. The Tigers have gone 5-1 in home games. Auburn averages 67.3 points and has outscored opponents by 12.8 points per game. The Braves ... Read More »

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Bruins host the Oilers after Geekie’s 2-goal game

By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025

Edmonton Oilers (16-12-6, in the Pacific Division) vs. Boston Bruins (20-14, in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins host the Edmonton Oilers after Morgan Geekie’s two-goal game against the Utah Mammoth in the Bruins’ 4-1 win. Boston is 12-5-0 in home games and 20-14 overall. The Bruins have ... Read More »

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Sabres take winning streak into home matchup against the Flyers

By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025

Philadelphia Flyers (17-9-6, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (14-14-4, in the Atlantic Division) Buffalo, New York; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres head into a matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers as winners of three straight games. Buffalo has a 9-5-2 record at home and a 14-14-4 record overall. The Sabres ... Read More »

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Red Wings host the Mammoth after DeBrincat’s 2-goal game

By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025

Utah Mammoth (16-16-3, in the Central Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (19-12-3, in the Atlantic Division) Detroit; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Red Wings host the Utah Mammoth after Alex DeBrincat’s two-goal game against the New York Islanders in the Red Wings’ 3-2 win. Detroit has gone 10-6-1 in home games and ... Read More »

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Columbus in action against Minnesota after overtime victory

By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025

Minnesota Wild (20-9-5, in the Central Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (14-13-6, in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Wild visit the Columbus Blue Jackets after the Blue Jackets defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 in overtime. Columbus has gone 7-5-3 in home games and 14-13-6 overall. The Blue ... Read More »

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Capitals take on the Maple Leafs on losing streak

By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025

Toronto Maple Leafs (15-12-5, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Washington Capitals (18-11-4, in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals enter a matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs after losing three in a row. Washington is 10-5-2 at home and 18-11-4 overall. The Capitals are 6-7-3 in games their ... Read More »

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San Jose takes on Dallas following Celebrini’s 2-goal showing

By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025

Dallas Stars (22-7-5, in the Central Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (17-14-3, in the Pacific Division) San Jose, California; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Sharks host the Dallas Stars after Macklin Celebrini scored two goals in the Sharks’ 6-3 win over the Calgary Flames. San Jose has a 10-5-3 record in ... Read More »

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Penguins bring losing streak into game against the Senators

By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025

Pittsburgh Penguins (14-9-9, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (15-13-4, in the Atlantic Division) Ottawa, Ontario; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins, on a six-game losing streak, take on the Ottawa Senators. Ottawa has a 15-13-4 record overall and a 6-6-2 record in home games. The Senators have a 2-6-1 record ... Read More »

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Carey’s hometown century and Khawaja’s 82 help Australia reach 326-8 on Day 1 of 3rd Ashes test

By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025

ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Alex Carey posted a hometown hundred and Usman Khawaja scored 82 after a dramatic, last-minute recall to help Australia reach 326 for eight at stumps on a hot opening day of the third Ashes test. Paceman Joffra Archer (3-29) took three big wickets, including two in three balls immediately after lunch, ... Read More »

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