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‘I start laughing’: Sweden’s Ivar Stenberg not focused on going No. 1 at NHL draft
By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS — Ivar Stenberg can only crack a smile when the thought crosses his mind. The Swedish winger has forced himself into the conversation as the potential No. 1 pick at the 2026 NHL draft with an impressive showing in the professional ranks back home. That top spot was assumed to belong to Gavin McKenna ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brown’s 15 lead Saint Louis over Division-III Principia 114-33
By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Dion Brown had 15 points in Saint Louis’ 114-33 victory over Division-III Principia on Sunday. Brown added five rebounds and three steals for the Billikens (12-1). Kellen Thames scored 14 points while finishing 7 of 8 from the floor and added a career-high 11 rebounds. Robbie Avila went 5 of 7 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Back from brink, Ravens get another chance to make playoffs next weekend
By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025
The relationship between football fans in Cleveland and Baltimore has been a fraught one, to say the least. For one day, they were on the same side. The Ravens are still alive for the postseason after their 41-24 victory at Green Bay on Saturday night and Cleveland’s 13-6 win over Pittsburgh on Sunday. Baltimore needed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Denker scores career-high 33 points to lead Northern Colorado to stunning 86-81 win over Colorado
By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Quinn Denker scored a career-high 33 points on 12-for-18 shooting, grabbed eight rebounds and distributed eight assists and Northern Colorado pulled the road upset beating Colorado 86-81 on Sunday. Ibu Yamazaki scored 19 points and Brock Wisne scored 13 for Northern Colorado. Reserve true freshman Isaiah Johnson scored 19 of his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Columbia wins 90-82 over North Florida
By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Kenny Noland had 27 points in Columbia’s 90-82 victory over North Florida on Sunday. Noland shot 9 of 15 from the field, including 4 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 6 from the free-throw line for the Lions (10-3). Miles Franklin scored 19 points and added seven rebounds. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ivory Coast and Cameroon draw at Africa Cup as France great Zidane watches Algeria go through
By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Defending champion Ivory Coast and five-time winner Cameroon drew 1-1 after a mighty tussle at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, while Algeria reached the last 16 with prominent fan Zinedine Zidane again watching on. Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo might have won the late game with the last kick, only ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.J. Edwards’ first triple-double highlights SMU’s 110-63 rout of Cal State Fullerton
By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025
DALLAS (AP) — B.J. Edwards had 21 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for the first triple-double of his career and SMU rolled past Cal State Fullerton 110-63 on Sunday, improving to 9-0 at home. Freshman Jermaine O’Neal Jr. scored a season-high 21 points off the bench and four other Mustangs reached double digits in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tampa Bay’s playoff chances are growing slimmer, but still alive despite fourth straight loss
By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David delivered a speech to his teammates in the locker room following Sunday’s 20-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins. Baker Mayfield wanted to keep the contents of that message in-house, but the quarterback of the reeling Buccaneers indicated that the veteran’s words were clear that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brate-hood: Raptors, Warriors coaches commemorate Dejan Milojevic together
By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025
TORONTO — After the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors played each other on Sunday, the teams’ coaching staffs raised a glass in honour of their friend and colleague Dejan Milojevic. Milojevic was an assistant coach with Golden State when he died in January 2024 at the age of 46 after he had a heart ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McMahon’s 21 points pace No. 15 Ole Miss women over Alcorn State
By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Cotie McMahon scored 21 points, and Ole Miss pulled away in the second half to defeat Alcorn State 64-44 on Sunday. The No. 15 Rebels used a decisive third quarter to create separation, outscoring Alcorn State 20-5 after taking a six-point lead into halftime. Ole Miss maintained control the rest of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liberty outlasts Florida International 97-94 in OT in Conference USA opener
By Canadian Press on December 28th, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Brett Decker Jr. had 27 points and Kaden Metheny scored seven of his 25 in overtime as Liberty rallied to beat Florida International 97-94 on Sunday in a Conference USA opener. Decker shot 9 of 18 from the field, including 5 for 11 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from ... Read More »
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