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US defender Chris Richards optimistic about quick Palace return after foot injury
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — United States defender Chris Richards said it “won’t be long” until he’s back for Crystal Palace. The American was taken off on a stretcher with a nasty cut to his right foot in the second half of Palace’s match against Arsenal in the English League Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday. “Thanks everybody for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Broncos eye AFC West title as Chiefs face uphill battle with injuries in Christmas night matchup
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos are in the enviable position of spending Christmas night at Arrowhead Stadium, the home of one of their biggest rivals, with an opportunity to close in on an AFC West title and perhaps land the No. 1 seed and first-round playoff bye. It’s a position the Kansas ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida State QB Thomas Castellanos drops NCAA appeal, enters NFL draft
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos has dropped his appeal for another year of college eligibility and declared for the NFL draft. Castellanos thanked family, friends, coaches and teammates and “everyone who has supported me along this journey” in a statement posted on social media. Just Win Management Group, which represented Castellanos ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions-Vikings matchup has lost some luster, but the playoffs are still possible for ailing Detroit
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Detroit Lions can’t win the NFC North after taking the last two titles. The Minnesota Vikings were eliminated from playoff contention before they took the field two weeks ago. The 29 wins these division rivals combined for last season are a distant memory now, the latest example of how quickly trajectories ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘There was one phone call to be made:’ Hunter back to lead Canada at world juniors
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
Alan Millar and Scott Salmond were sifting through the wreckage. Canada had endured a second straight quarterfinal exit at the world junior hockey championship — this time on home soil. The battered and bruised men’s under-20 program desperately needed a reset. Millar was promoted to a new role as the team’s full-time general manager. There ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens sign defenceman Bryce Pickford to three-year entry-level contract
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
BROSSARD — The Montreal Canadiens have signed defenceman Bryce Pickford to a three-year entry-level contract, the NHL team announced Wednesday. The contract begins in the 2026-27 season. Pickford has a league-leading 25 goals along with 19 assists in 31 games for the Western Hockey League’s Medicine Hat Tigers this season. The 19-year-old from Edmonton, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Amorim says Fernandes to miss United game against Newcastle but appears optimistic
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim appeared optimistic about the injuries to Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo though he confirmed both midfielders will miss Friday’s Premier League game against Newcastle. Fernandes clutched his hamstring and sustained a soft tissue injury in United’s defeat by Aston Villa on Sunday, after which Amorim initially ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spurs beat Thunder for second time in 11 days, storming to 130-110 victory behind Johnson, Castle
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Keldon Johnson had 25 points, Stephon Castle added 24 and the San Antonio Spurs stormed past Oklahoma City 130-110 on Tuesday night, winning their seventh straight game and beating the Thunder for the second time in 11 days. Victor Wembanyama’s streak of consecutive games with at least one block ended at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Palace manager unsure when US defender Chris Richards will be available again after foot injury
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner is unsure when United States defender Chris Richards will be available again. The American was taken off on a stretcher with a nasty cut to his right foot in the second half of Palace’s match against Arsenal in the English League Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday. Palace hosts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chelsea boosted by return of Delap and Estevao ahead of Villa test
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Chelsea will be boosted by the return of Liam Delap and Estevao when high-flying Aston Villa visits Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Saturday. Delap’s recovery from the shoulder injury he sustained during a draw with Bournemouth on Dec. 6 had looked like being a longer layoff for the striker. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bears, Patriots, Jaguars clinch playoff berths in stunning first-year coaching turnarounds
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
Chicago, New England and Jacksonville were all battling for draft positioning at this time a year ago with the three teams finishing off seasons that left them at the bottom of the NFL standings. The disappointing 2024 season led to coaching changes that have paid immediate dividends with the Bears, Patriots and Jaguars all clinching ... Read More »
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