December 4th, 2025

National Sports

Chiefs vs. Texans: Kansas City battles Houston’s top defense with key injuries up font

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

Houston (7-5) at Kansas City (6-6) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EST, NBC/Peacock. BetMGM NFL odds: Chiefs by 3 1/2. Against the spread: Texans 6-6, Chiefs 5-6-1. Series record: Chiefs lead 11-5. Last meeting: Chiefs beat Texans 23-14 on Jan. 18, 2025, in Kansas City in a divisional playoff game. Last week: Texans beat Colts 20-16; Chiefs ... Read More »

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Commanders visit Vikings with both sides aiming to stop a long skid and bring back a healthy QB

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

Washington (3-9) at Minnesota (4-8) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox. BetMGM NFL odds: Vikings by 2. Against the spread: Commanders 4-8, Vikings 4-8. Series record: Vikings lead 15-13. Last meeting: Vikings beat Commanders 20-17 on the road on Nov. 6, 2022. Last week: Commanders lost at home to Broncos 27-26 in OT; Vikings lost at ... Read More »

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Sceptres to welcome expansion Goldeneyes to Scotiabank Arena before Olympic break

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

TORONTO — The Toronto Sceptres will make their third trip to Scotiabank Arena next month for a game against the expansion Vancouver Goldeneyes, the Professional Women’s Hockey Team announced Thursday. The third annual “Battle on Bay Street” is set for Jan. 17 at 3 p.m. ET at the home of the NHL’s Maple Leafs and ... Read More »

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Erasmus prioritizing Springboks’ Rugby World Cup preparation over Nations Championship

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Rassie Erasmus is inclined to prioritize South Africa’s shot at an unprecedented third successive Rugby World Cup title than the new Nations Championship next year. The world champion Springboks have just finished the year as the No. 1 test side for a third straight year. Coach Erasmus was asked on Thursday how ... Read More »

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An NCAA-backed effort to reshape college sport regulations has hit a wall in Congress

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — An effort to regulate college sports backed by the NCAA, the U.S. Olympic organization and the White House has faltered in Congress, with opponents raising concerns over the wide-reaching power it gives the NCAA and its most powerful programs. House Republican leaders had planned to push the bill, known as the SCORE ... Read More »

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NASCAR President testifies France family was opposed to new revenue model

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR teams went to the sanctioning body in early 2022 asking for an improved revenue model and argued the system at the time was unsustainable, the president of the series testified Thursday in the antitrust case lodged against the top motorsports series in the United States. Steve O’Donnell, named president of ... Read More »

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Olympic downhill champion Corinne Suter out for a month after training crash

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) — Olympic downhill champion Corinne Suter crashed in training, the Swiss team said Thursday, and cannot ski until about a month before she is due to defend her title. The 31-year-old Suter shapes as a strong contender at the Milan Cortina Winter Games in February where women’s Alpine skiing is raced ... Read More »

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Derrick Henry and Travis Kelce among 32 nominees for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

Derrick Henry, Baker Mayfield, Jordan Love and Travis Kelce are among the 32 players nominated for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. The prestigious award recognizes players for their commitment to community service and excellence on the field. Each team announced its representative on Thursday. The national winner will be announced during ... Read More »

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Ohio State, Indiana clash for Big Ten crown in rare title game featuring nation’s top-ranked teams

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana coach Curt Cignetti has been here before. Twice. His second-ranked Hoosiers, just like first-ranked Ohio State, have not. For the first time in more than a decade and just the third time since conference championship games were standardized, the nation’s top-ranked teams will play for a title. The two previous top-ranked ... Read More »

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Dolphins, Jets square off in matchup of AFC East rivals playing better lately after early struggles

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

Miami (5-7) at New York Jets (3-9) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS. BetMGM NFL Odds: Dolphins by 2 1/2. Against the spread: Dolphins 6-6; Jets 7-4-1. Series record: Dolphins lead 62-57-1. Last meeting: Dolphins beat Jets 27-21 on Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Florida. Last week: Dolphins beat Saints 21-17; Jets beat Falcons 27-24. ... Read More »

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Carney to meet Trump, Sheinbaum in Washington at FIFA event Friday

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney is planning to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at a FIFA World Cup event Friday in Washington as trade negotiations between Canada and the United States remain on pause. The Prime Minister’s Office said Carney will meet with Trump at the Kennedy Center, where the event is being ... Read More »

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