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Indiana’s Cignetti and Alabama’s DeBoer reflect on stints as assistants at each other’s schools
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana coach Curt Cignetti reflects on his time as an Alabama assistant coach nearly every day. He believes his four seasons working with Nick Saban helped him learn how to prioritize organization, avoid complacency and maintain high standards. In fact, Cignetti thinks it’s a primary reason he’s preparing for his first Rose ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miller Moss throws for 2 TDs, Louisville holds off Toledo 27-22 in Boca Raton Bowl
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Miller Moss closed his college career by throwing for 153 yards and two touchdowns, Isaac Brown ran for a pair of scores — including a 53-yarder in the final minutes — and Louisville topped Toledo 27-22 in the Boca Raton Bowl on Tuesday. Keyjuan Brown rushed for 112 yards, Treyshun ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks Koepka is first player to defect from LIV. The next step is if PGA Tour will take him back
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka became the first player to defect from LIV Golf, a significant blow to the Saudi-funded league that raises questions whether the PGA Tour will find a way for him to return. LIV Golf posted an announcement to its website under a statement that Talor Gooch is the new captain of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks Koepka becomes the first player to leave Saudi-backed LIV Golf
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Brooks Koepka becomes the first player to leave Saudi-backed LIV Golf. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Missouri State beats Lindenwood 70-65
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Michael Osei-Bonsu scored 19 points as Missouri State beat Lindenwood 70-65 on Tuesday. Osei-Bonsu also added six rebounds for the Bears (6-5). Keith Palek III added 14 points while going 4 of 18 from the floor, including 1 for 9 from 3-point range, and 5 for 11 from the free-throw line ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: Da Silva implementing horses into wellness program
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
Long before learning how to harness the raw power of a thoroughbred racehorse, champion jockey Eurico Rosa da Silva experienced the therapeutic powers of the animal’s inner strength. Da Silva, 50, was verbally abused and tormented by his father growing up in Brazil, driven to the brink of suicide. As early as age four or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arsenal beats Crystal Palace in penalty shootout to reach League Cup semifinals
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Arsenal will face Chelsea in the English League Cup semifinals after beating Crystal Palace 8-7 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in normal time Tuesday. Kepa Arrizabalaga stopped Maxence Lacroix’s spot kick to seal the shootout victory at Emirates Stadium. Lacroix’s own goal in the 80th minute had given Arsenal the lead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets placing QB Justin Fields on injured reserve, ending disappointing season
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets are placing quarterback Justin Fields on season-ending injured reserve with a knee injury that has sidelined him the past three games. Coach Aaron Glenn announced the decision on Tuesday to sit Fields for the final two games. Fields, who signed a two-year, $40 million deal — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran goalkeeper Sean Johnson says goodbye, makes Toronto FC departure official
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
TORONTO — Veteran goalkeeper Sean Johnson has confirmed he will not be returning to Toronto FC next season. The news was not unexpected given Toronto had announced in late October that it was declining the 2026 contract option on the 36-year-old ‘keeper. But Johnson made it official Tuesday, saying farewell in a social media post. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Left-hander Sean Newcomb and the Chicago White Sox agree to a $4.5 million, 1-year contract
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Left-hander Sean Newcomb and the Chicago White Sox agreed Tuesday to a $4.5 million, one-year contract. The 32-year-old was 2-5 with a 2.73 and two saves in five starts and 43 relief appearances last season for the Boston Red Sox and the Athletics, who acquired him on May 27 for $100,000. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All-Star first baseman Ryan O’Hearn and Pirates agree to a $29 million, 2-year deal, AP source says
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates took another step toward being a contender in 2026, agreeing to a $29 million, two-year contract with All-Star first baseman/outfielder Ryan O’Hearn designed to give one of the worst offenses in the majors a boost. A person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Tuesday that ... Read More »
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