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Life begins at 59 for the globe’s oldest professional soccer player
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
TOKYO (AP) — He turns 59 in February, and the globe’s oldest professional soccer player has a new club as he gets set for his 41st season. This is of course Kazuyoshi Miura who is known in Japan as “King Kazu.” Miura announced his signing this week with third-division J-League team Fukushima United. He is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bo Horvat lifts the Islanders to a 3-2 shootout victory over the slumping Blackhawks
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Bo Horvat scored in regulation and the shootout, helping the New York Islanders beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Tuesday night. Horvat had the only successful attempt in the tiebreaker, beating Spencer Knight on the goaltender’s stick side. Calum Ritchie also scored for New York in regulation. David Rittich made 17 saves ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 13 Nebraska pulls away in 2nd half against New Hampshire to go unbeaten in nonconference play
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Payton Sandfort scored 19 points and No. 13 Nebraska shook off a second straight slow start to beat New Hampshire 86-55 on Tuesday night and go undefeated in nonconference play for the first time since 1928-29. The Cornhuskers (13-0) extended the best start in program history but not before the Wildcats ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edgecombe’s 3-pointer in closing seconds gives 76ers a 139-136 overtime victory over Grizzlies
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — VJ Edgecombe scored 25 points, including a 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds left in overtime to give the Philadelphia 76ers a 139-136 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in a tight game Tuesday night. Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 34 points each, but it was Edgecombe, who suffered through ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon agrees to restructure final year of his $245 million contract
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Anthony Rendon has agreed to restructure the final year of his $245 million, seven-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday night. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Angels hadn’t announced any developments with Rendon, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caldwell scores 17, Arkansas State downs Arkansas Tech 107-63
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — TJ Caldwell’s 17 points helped Arkansas State defeat Arkansas Tech 107-63 on Tuesday. Caldwell shot 5 for 7 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Red Wolves (10-4, 2-0 Sun Belt Conference). Kyle Hayman scored 17 points and added three steals. Christian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guinyard, Williams combine for 40, lead Duquesne to 89-83 2OT win over Davidson
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
DAVIDSON, N.C. (AP) — Tarence Guinyard scored 24 points and Jimmie Williams added 16 points as Duquesne beat Davidson 89-83 in double overtime in an Atlantic 10 conference opener for both teams on Tuesday. Guinyard had six assists for the Dukes (9-5, 1-0 A-10). Williams scored 16 points while shooting 3 for 14 and 8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hart scores 23, Eastern Michigan takes down UMass 80-74
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Carlos Hart’s 23 points helped Eastern Michigan defeat UMass 80-74 on Tuesday. Hart had 12 rebounds for the Eagles (7-7, 1-1 Mid-American Conference). Mohammad Habhab added 20 points while going 6 of 17 and 8 of 13 from the free-throw line while they also had nine rebounds, six assists, and three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn is in serious condition in a Gold Coast hospital
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Former cricketer Damien Martyn, who played 67 test matches for Australia, is in a serious condition in a Gold Coast hospital south of Brisbane, Australian media reported Wednesday. The 54-year-old former right-hand batter had fallen ill in recent days, with Nine Newspapers reporting he is in an induced coma and fighting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boyd, Winter lead Wisconsin past Milwaukee 80-60
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
MADISON, Wisc. (AP) — Nick Boyd scored 16 points and Nolan Winter scored 14 points and Wisconsin beat Milwaukee 80-60 on Tuesday night. The Badgers (9-4) made 28-of-57 baskets (49%) despite 4-of-22 shooting (18%) from the 3-point line. Josh Dixon scored 17 points for Milwaukee (7-7) and reserve Amar Augillard added 15 points. The Panthers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Temple secures 76-73 win over Charlotte
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jordan Mason scored 18 points as Temple beat Charlotte 76-73 on Tuesday. Mason shot 7 of 13 from the field and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Owls (9-5, 1-0 American Athletic Conference). Derrian Ford scored 17 points and added five rebounds. Aiden Tobiason finished 6 of 8 ... Read More »
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