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Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson avoids major knee injury but will miss a few games, AP source says
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets got good news Wednesday when an MRI revealed that forward Cameron Johnson suffered only a bone bruise to his right knee and not any ligament or structural damage, according to a person familiar with the medical test results. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No room for spin: Australia goes into the 4th Ashes with a pace-heavy attack against England
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia won’t attempt to replace injured Nathan Lyon with another spin bowler for the fourth Ashes test against England and will go into Friday’s start of the match with a 12-man, pace-heavy squad. After Lyon suffered a long-term hamstring injury in the Ashes-clinching win in Adelaide and later underwent surgery, offspinner ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ravens’ Lamar Jackson absent from practice Wednesday following last weekend’s back injury
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson did not practice Wednesday for the Baltimore Ravens because of his back injury. Jackson was injured in the second quarter of last weekend’s loss to New England and did not return. The two-time MVP quarterback also missed three games earlier this season because of a hamstring injury, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!George Kittle misses practice with ankle injury, status for Niners’ game against Bears in question
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco Pro Bowl tight end George Kittle missed practice with an ankle injury on Wednesday, leaving his status for this weekend’s big game against the Chicago Bears in question. Kittle hurt his ankle during Monday night’s 48-27 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Kittle still has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Washington wide receiver Denzel Boston declares for NFL draft
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington wide receiver Denzel Boston plans to enter the NFL draft, he announced Wednesday on social media. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound Boston had 62 receptions for 881 yards and 11 touchdowns this season as a junior, earning third-team All-Big Ten honors. Last year, he had 63 catches for 834 yards and nine touchdowns. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brady Cook relishing sudden stint as Jets’ starting QB that came from necessity and curiosity
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Brady Cook never imagined a few months ago he’d be in this position. Neither did the New York Jets. But the undrafted rookie quarterback is set to make his third straight start when he faces the New England Patriots on Sunday in the Jets’ home finale. It’s equal parts necessity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steelers LB TJ Watt returns to practice two weeks after surgery to repair collapsed lung
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — T.J. Watt is back. Sort of. The Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker returned to practice on Wednesday, two weeks after he had surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung following a dry needle treatment. Watt was a limited participant on Wednesday. While coach Mike Tomlin said he’s hopeful that Watt will be able ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ivory Coast starts Africa Cup title defense with a win as proud dad Zidane sees Algeria beat Sudan
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Ivory Coast got its Africa Cup of Nations title defense off to a winning start and France great Zinedine Zidane watched his goalkeeper son’s safe hands as Algeria also started its campaign with a victory Wednesday. Riyad Mahrez scored twice and the 20-year-old Ibrahim Maza scored his first international goal for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spurs celebrate big win over Thunder, but matchup with reigning champs not a rivalry yet
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs are the hottest team in the NBA just a year removed from two of the worst seasons in franchise history. So players and fans can be excused for celebrating a win in December like it’s 1999 and their first NBA championship. San Antonio beat Oklahoma City 130-110 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pro Picks: Bills will edge Eagles and 49ers will beat the Bears
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
Ten teams are in the NFL playoffs. Eight more are battling for the final four spots. The playoff picture will become more clear in Week 17. The Eagles-Bills matchup is a potential Super Bowl preview. Texans-Chargers, Bears-49ers and Seahawks-Panthers could end up playing again in the playoffs. Pro Picks aims to continue a hot streak: ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fantasy plays: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 17
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
By Week 17 in fantasy football, there’s no room for guessing. Depth charts have settled, tendencies are exposed and every decision carries championship weight. This week’s fantasy plays focus on players positioned to deliver — and the familiar names whose matchups make them too risky to trust when it matters most. Quarterbacks Start: Baker Mayfield, ... Read More »
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