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Brunson and the reserves lead a Christmas comeback as the Knicks beat the Cavaliers 126-124
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 34 points, reserve Jordan Clarkson had 25 and the New York Knicks came from 17 down in the fourth quarter to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 126-124 on Thursday and win on Christmas Day for the third straight year. Reserves Tyler Kolek and Mitchell Robinson sparked the comeback after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Northwestern and Central Michigan are heading for a defensive showdown in GameAbove Sports Bowl
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Christmas bowl games often turn into scoring bonanzas, where the first team to 40 points is the winner. The GameAbove Sports Bowl might be the exception to that rule — 20 points could be more than enough. The game Friday pits Northwestern and Central Michigan, two Great Lakes schools that combine strong ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaguars CB Jourdan Lewis to have season-ending foot surgery, AP source says
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jourdan Lewis will have season-ending foot surgery, a person familiar with the injury told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because neither the player nor the team has confirmed Lewis’ status. Lewis injured his foot in a 34-20 victory at Denver last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Some of the players to watch at the world junior hockey championship
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
The world junior hockey championship gets going Friday with plenty of top-end talent set to be on display. Future stars in the NHL to suit up at the men’s under-20 tournament in recent years include Connor Bedard, Macklin Celebrini, Lane Hutson and Leo Carlsson. The Canadian Press takes a look at some of the players ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Evan Mobley makes a quick return from a calf strain to rejoin the Cavaliers on Christmas
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Evan Mobley was available to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers against New York on Thursday, making it back from a strained left calf in less than two weeks when it was originally feared he could miss twice that. The Cavaliers said the reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year would miss ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minnesota looks to stretch bowl winning streak to 9 when it faces New Mexico in Rate Bowl
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — Opting out has become the in thing to do. Every year, players regularly choose not to play in bowl games, some wary of injuries affecting their pro prospects, others leaving for another school or sitingt out after a coaching change. Entire teams even opt out. Minnesota still finds plenty of reasons to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!John Robertson, two-time European Cup winner with Nottingham Forest, dies at 72
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — John Robertson, a former Scotland winger who won the European Cup twice with Nottingham Forest and scored the only goal in the 1980 final, has died. He was 72. The Premier League club said in a statement Thursday that it was “heartbroken to announce the passing of Nottingham Forest legend and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mikaela Shiffrin is perfect in slalom. She’s got big post-Christmas plans with Olympics approaching
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
Mikaela Shiffrin has plenty to celebrate this Christmas. The American skiing standout is off to a perfect start in slalom during the Olympic season — with four wins in four World Cup races. And she’s regaining her form in other disciplines, too, following the two biggest crashes of her career. “This season so far I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hawaii stuns Cal in 35-31 in Hawaii Bowl on backup QB Luke Weaver’s last-minute TD pass
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
HONOLULU (AP) — Backup quarterback Luke Weaver threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to Nick Cenacle with 10 seconds left, and Hawaii rallied for a 35-31 comeback victory over California in a thrilling Hawaii Bowl on Wednesday night. Weaver entered the game after Micah Alejado took a hard hit on the previous play. With the Rainbow ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Orleans plays Phoenix, aims for 5th straight home win
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
Phoenix Suns (16-13, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (8-23, 14th in the Western Conference) New Orleans; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans will try to keep its four-game home win streak intact when the Pelicans play Phoenix. The Pelicans are 4-19 against Western Conference opponents. New Orleans is 6-12 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bane, Magic host the Hornets
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
Charlotte Hornets (10-20, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (17-13, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Orlando Magic host the Charlotte Hornets in Eastern Conference action Friday. The Magic are 5-2 in division games. Orlando is third in the Eastern Conference with 33.0 defensive rebounds ... Read More »
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