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Philip Rivers starts strong, but his late Pick-6 proves costly to Colts’ playoff hopes in 48-27 loss
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Quarterback Philip Rivers came out of retirement seeking to lead the Indianapolis Colts to the playoffs. Two games into his comeback, their postseason hopes barely exist. While the 44-year-old grandfather gave the home fans plenty to cheer about in the first 3 1/2 quarters, San Francisco linebacker Dee Winter made Rivers pay ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Team official to investigate drinking habits of England cricketers during Ashes tour
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — England’s managing director of men’s cricket Rob Key says he will investigate the drinking habits of the England team following reports that their mid-Ashes beach break may have involved over-indulging of alcohol. England lost each of the first three tests to allow Australia to retain the Ashes in just 11 days ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mason Marchment scores 2 power-play goals, Kirill Marchenko adds 1 as Blue Jackets beat Kings 3-1
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mason Marchment scored two power-play goals, Kirill Marchenko had one, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on Monday night. Jet Greaves made 23 saves and Damon Severson had two assists as Columbus snapped a four-game road losing streak. Andrei Kuzmenko scored and Anton Forsberg made 27 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cal State Northridge secures 100-88 win against Sacramento State
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Josiah Davis had 22 points and 10 assists as Cal State Northridge beat Sacramento State 100-88 on Monday night. Davius Loury scored 20 points while going 7 of 11 (6 for 8 from 3-point range) for the Matadors (8-5). Larry Hughes Jr. shot 6 of 10 from the field, including 2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stephen Curry’s big second half carries Warriors past Magic 120-97
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry roared back from a rough first half to score 18 of his 26 points after intermission, Jimmy Butler had 21 points and the Golden State Warriors ran away from the Orlando Magic in the second half for a 120-97 win Monday night. Curry played on a tender left ankle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UC Irvine takes down Norfolk State 89-70 to win Sun Bowl Invitational
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Kyle Evans scored 22 points as UC Irvine beat Norfolk State 89-70 on Monday night to win the Sun Bowl Invitational. Evans also added eight rebounds and four blocks for the Anteaters (9-5). Harrison Carrington added 16 points while shooting 5 of 8 from the field and 6 for 7 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Murauskas’ 20 points help Saint Mary’s beat Northern Iowa 63-58
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — Paulius Murauskas had 20 points and seven rebounds, Mikey Lewis scored 17 points, and Saint Mary’s beat Northern Iowa 63-58 on Monday night. Saint Mary’s (11-2) shot just 32% (17 of 52) from the field, 4 of 20 from behind the arc, but made 25 of 27 (93%) from the free-throw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lawson has 29 in Arkansas-Little Rock’s 98-84 win against Williams Baptist
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Johnathan Lawson scored 29 points, Cameron Wallace had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and Arkansas-Little Rock beat Williams Baptist 98-84 on Monday night. Lawson had six assists for the Trojans (4-9). Wallace made 10 of 18 from the field and 5 of 7 from the free-throw line. Kachi Nzeh went ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gilgeous-Alexander scores 31, Thunder rebound from 2 losses in 3 games to beat Grizzlies 119-103
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder bounced back after two losses in three games to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 119-103 on Monday night in a matchup of teams missing several key contributors. Gilgeous-Alexander made 11 of 20 shots and had eight assists and four steals. It was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steinbach’s 21 points, 14 rebounds help Washington beat San Diego 86-56
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Hannes Steinbach had 21 points and 14 rebounds, Zoom Diallo scored 17 points on 8-of-13 shooting, and Washington beat San Diego 86-56 on Monday night. Desmond Claude added 13 points for Washington (8-4). Steinbach has seven double-doubles this season, tied for seventh most in Division I, in just nine games. The 6-foot-11 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL roundup: Raddysh hits 100 career points as Lightning beat the Blues 4-1
By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Darren Raddysh had a goal and two assists to reach 100 career points, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the St. Louis Blues 4-1 on Monday night. Oliver Bjorkstrand had a power-play goal for his 400th point, and Pontus Holmberg and Anthony Cirelli also scored for Tampa Bay. Nikita Kucherov and ... Read More »
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