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Salah steers Egypt into knockout round, Morocco made to wait as VAR takes center stage at Africa Cup
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Mohamed Salah scored again for Egypt’s 10 men as his team reached the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage, while host Morocco was forced to wait as VAR provided the main talking point on Friday. Morocco was held 1-1 by Mali in the late Group A game with both teams awarded ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patrick Dorgu’s first Manchester United goal brings festive cheer after 1-0 win over Newcastle
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Patrick Dorgu scored his first goal for Manchester United as his team defeated Newcastle 1-0 in a pulsating Premier League match on Friday. The 21-year-old Dorgu smashed in a left-foot volley from 15 meters midway through the first half to give United its first home win in four Premier League games, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ravens and Packers enter Saturday matchup with uncertain QB situations
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
Baltimore (7-8) at Green Bay (9-5-1) Saturday, 8 p.m. EST, Peacock BetMGM line: Packers by 3 1/2 Against the spread: Ravens 5-10; Packers 6-8-1 Series record: Packers lead 5-2 Last meeting: Packers beat Ravens 31-30 in Baltimore on Dec. 21, 2021. Last week: Ravens lost 28-24 at home to New England on Sunday; Packers lost ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texans-Chargers clash could set winner up for bigger things, including potential division title
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers are practically mirror images this season, teams with elite defenses and erratic offenses still trying to stay alive in their respective AFC divisional races. The Texans (10-5) can clinch a playoff berth with a win or tie on Saturday, while the Chargers (11-4) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions’ Dan Campbell wants his team ‘locked in’ as Detroit tries to avoid going from first to worst
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — After soaring to the NFC’s top playoff seed last season, the Detroit Lions won’t be returning to the postseason this year, and they could end up at the bottom of the NFC North. This was not the expected outcome for a team that won 15 games last season and started ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ravens facing must-win situation and probably missing Jackson as they visit playoff-bound Packers
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — This is what it’s come down to for the Baltimore Ravens. Baltimore will miss the playoffs for just the second time in the last eight years unless it wins its final two games on the road and the Pittsburgh Steelers lose Sunday at Cleveland. The Ravens (7-8) likely will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Packers QB Jordan Love will miss Saturday’s game against Ravens
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love won’t play Saturday night against the Baltimore Ravens a week after leaving a game with a concussion. The Packers announced Friday that Love had been ruled out for Saturday’s game. Love had been listed as questionable Thursday on an injury report that referenced his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sam Darnold and Seahawks travel to face Panthers with plenty of playoff implications on the line
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks and Carolina Panthers both need a win and some help when it comes to the playoff picture. Sam Darnold and the Seahawks (12-3) have already clinched a spot in the postseason, but can secure the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye in the NFC with a win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tenth-ranked Draper not ready to return for Australian Open
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Jack Draper, who has played just one tennis match since Wimbledon because of injury, will not be fit for next month’s Australian Open. The 10th-ranked Draper’s 2025 season was prematurely curtailed by bone bruising in his left arm. “Unfortunately, me and my team have decided not to head out to Australia this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Preston Stone throws 3 TDs, Northwestern beats Central Michigan 34-7
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Preston Stone threw three touchdown passes and Northwestern turned four turnovers into touchdowns and beat Cent. Michigan in the GameAbove Sports Bowl at Ford Field. The Wildcats (7-6) extended their bowl game winning streak to six. They haven’t lost in the postseason since a 45-6 loss to Pittsburgh in the 2015 Outback ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Mexico Bowl pits No. 23 North Texas against San Diego State
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Not too long ago, it appeared Saturday’s New Mexico Bowl, pitting No. 23 North Texas against San Diego State, would be all about quarterback uncertainty. A week ago, Aztecs starting quarterback Jayden Denegal had surgery on his non-throwing shoulder to repair an injury suffered in the season opener. And the Mean ... Read More »
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