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Canadiens sign defenceman Bryce Pickford to three-year entry-level contract
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
BROSSARD — The Montreal Canadiens have signed defenceman Bryce Pickford to a three-year entry-level contract, the NHL team announced Wednesday. The contract begins in the 2026-27 season. Pickford has a league-leading 25 goals along with 19 assists in 31 games for the Western Hockey League’s Medicine Hat Tigers this season. The 19-year-old from Edmonton, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Amorim says Fernandes to miss United game against Newcastle but appears optimistic
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim appeared optimistic about the injuries to Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo though he confirmed both midfielders will miss Friday’s Premier League game against Newcastle. Fernandes clutched his hamstring and sustained a soft tissue injury in United’s defeat by Aston Villa on Sunday, after which Amorim initially ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spurs beat Thunder for second time in 11 days, storming to 130-110 victory behind Johnson, Castle
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Keldon Johnson had 25 points, Stephon Castle added 24 and the San Antonio Spurs stormed past Oklahoma City 130-110 on Tuesday night, winning their seventh straight game and beating the Thunder for the second time in 11 days. Victor Wembanyama’s streak of consecutive games with at least one block ended at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Palace manager unsure when US defender Chris Richards will be available again after foot injury
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner is unsure when United States defender Chris Richards will be available again. The American was taken off on a stretcher with a nasty cut to his right foot in the second half of Palace’s match against Arsenal in the English League Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday. Palace hosts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chelsea boosted by return of Delap and Estevao ahead of Villa test
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Chelsea will be boosted by the return of Liam Delap and Estevao when high-flying Aston Villa visits Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Saturday. Delap’s recovery from the shoulder injury he sustained during a draw with Bournemouth on Dec. 6 had looked like being a longer layoff for the striker. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bears, Patriots, Jaguars clinch playoff berths in stunning first-year coaching turnarounds
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
Chicago, New England and Jacksonville were all battling for draft positioning at this time a year ago with the three teams finishing off seasons that left them at the bottom of the NFL standings. The disappointing 2024 season led to coaching changes that have paid immediate dividends with the Bears, Patriots and Jaguars all clinching ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McDavid and Draisaitl in fine form as Edmonton Oilers climb NHL standings
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
EDMONTON — Edmonton’s dynamic duo has definitely dazzled in December. Connor McDavid had five assists and Leon Draisaitl three goals as the Edmonton Oilers kept rolling into the holiday hiatus with a 5-1 victory over their rival Calgary Flames on Tuesday. Zach Hyman had a goal and two assists, Evan Bouchard a pair of helpers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Problems continue for England as star bowler Jofra Archer is out of the final two Ashes tests
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Bowler Jofra Archer will not play in the remaining two Ashes tests due to a left side strain, a team official said Wednesday, adding to England’s problems both on and off the field that include accusations of drunken behavior by opener Ben Duckett. The 30-year-old Archer spent four years battling a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Knicks host the Cavaliers for Christmas day matchup
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers (17-14, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (20-9, second in the Eastern Conference) New York; Thursday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New York Knicks square off against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Knicks are 16-8 in Eastern Conference games. New York averages 120.1 points and has outscored opponents by 7.2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Denver hosts Minnesota in Christmas day action
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves (20-10, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (21-8, third in the Western Conference) Denver; Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Denver Nuggets play the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Nuggets are 3-1 against division opponents. Denver is third in the league with 29.8 assists per game. Nikola Jokic leads the Nuggets averaging ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thunder host the Spurs for Christmas day matchup
By Canadian Press on December 24th, 2025
San Antonio Spurs (22-7, second in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (26-4, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Thursday, 2:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder square off against the San Antonio Spurs. The Thunder are 22-4 in Western Conference games. Oklahoma City averages 121.9 points while outscoring opponents by ... Read More »
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