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Twins add first baseman Josh Bell with agreement on $7 million contract, according to AP source
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins and durable slugger Josh Bell agreed Monday on a one-year, $7 million contract, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. The person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because completion of the deal was pending a physical exam, said Bell will get a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michael Bradley becomes Red Bulls’ 21st coach in 31 seasons, taking job his father once held
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Former U.S. captain Michael Bradley became the New York Red Bulls’ 21st coach in 31 seasons when he was promoted Monday to replace Sandro Schwarz, taking over a job his father held two decades earlier. Bradley was hired on June 12 as coach of Red Bulls II in the third tier ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets defensive coordinator Steve Wilks fired by coach Aaron Glenn after 48-20 loss to Jaguars
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks on Monday, a day after the team gave up 48 points in one of its worst losses in a 3-11 season. Glenn announced that Chris Harris, the team’s defensive backs coach and pass game coordinator, would take over for Wilks. Glenn added that he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cadillac returns as title sponsor for Trump’s course at Doral
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Cadillac is returning as the title sponsor of a lucrative PGA Tour event held at Trump National Doral, which will hold one of the $20 million signature events in 2026. The Cadillac Championship will be held the first weekend in May on the course once dubbed the “Blue Monster.” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diego Pavia apologizes for outburst after Heisman loss, intends to play in ReliaQuest Bowl
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia has apologized for his comments after finishing second in Heisman votes behind Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza on Saturday night. Mendoza became the first Hoosier to win the award, and the competition wasn’t particularly close. The Indiana quarterback earned 2,362 points, including 643 first-place votes. Pavia was next in line with 1,435 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oft-injured Florida QB DJ Lagway entering transfer portal amid coaching change
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
Florida quarterback DJ Lagway is entering the transfer portal. Lagway announced his intentions on social media Monday, saying “I am truly grateful for the opportunity to have been part of such an incredible program here at the University of Florida.” The oft-injured Lagway completed 63% of his passes this season for 2,264 yards, with 16 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Raptors’ RJ Barrett set to begin return-to-play activities
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
TORONTO — Toronto Raptors guard-forward RJ Barrett is set to begin return-to-play activities this week, the team announced Monday. The Mississauga, Ont., native has been out since Nov. 24 with a right knee sprain. The Raptors said he “continues to progress after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection.” Barrett injured his knee in a win over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Billy Napier back in Sun Belt at James Madison. It’s a changed world from Louisiana-Lafayette days
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — Four years ago, Billy Napier walked away from a Sun Belt Conference powerhouse he had built at Louisiana-Lafayette. It was, in part, because he wasn’t sure how that program would handle the financial challenges of new rules allowing college athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness. Four years later, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photos of the 56th Jockey Challenge at Rinconada racetrack in Venezuela
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
CARACAS (AP) — The Rinconada racetrack in Caracas, Venezuela, hosted the 56th Jockey Challenge on Sunday. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Ariana Cubillos, The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maresca committed to Chelsea after revelation about ‘worst’ period at club
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is happy at the club, he said on Monday as he refused to go into more detail about the weekend outburst that he had just endured his worst spell since arriving in June 2024. After the 2-0 win over Everton on Saturday, Maresca said “the last 48 hours ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stokes wants to see ‘a bit of dog’ as England recalls Tongue for third Ashes test
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — England cricket captain Ben Stokes called for his team to “show a bit of dog” against Australia in the third Ashes test with the series on the line. The tourists have made one change to the team beaten by eight wickets at the Gabba in the second test to slip 2-0 ... Read More »
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