December 8th, 2025

National Sports

The Titans get much-needed boost in an ugly season ending their 7-game skid

By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans came to work Monday with a different feel. “The vibes are good all around in the building and in the locker room for sure,” rookie cornerback Marcus Harris said. Ending a seven-game skid will do that. The Titans improved to 2-11 with a 31-29 win at Cleveland on ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Madison Square Garden to host Teofimo Lopez-Shakur Stevenson boxing title match

By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Madison Square Garden will host the 140-pound title match between Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson. The showdown had already been announced but the site wasn’t unveiled until Monday. It heads to one of boxing’s famed venues after Ring Magazine owner Turki Alalshikh took his two previous cards in New York to ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

German star Thomas Muller returning to Vancouver Whitecaps for 2026

By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025

VANCOUVER — Thomas Muller is officially returning to the Vancouver Whitecaps in 2026. The club announced Monday it has exercised an option to keep the German soccer legend next season. The news comes after the ‘Caps fell 3-1 to Inter Miami on Saturday in their first MLS Cup final. Muller originally signed with Vancouver on ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Blackhawks send D Sam Rinzel and F Landon Slaggert to the minors

By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks assigned struggling defenseman Sam Rinzel to the minors on Monday. Back at home after a lackluster road trip, Chicago also sent forward Landon Slaggert to Rockford of the American Hockey League. Rinzel, 21, is regarded as one of the team’s best prospects. But he is off to a tough ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

The Dolphins’ defense has looked like an entirely different unit during its four-game win streak

By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — By linebacker Jordyn Brooks’ estimation, the Miami Dolphins’ defensive improvement was only a matter of time. That unit had a terrible start to the season, giving up 32.3 points and 145 yards rushing per game entering Week 4. There were several reasons for that: Miami was playing with a couple ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Struggling Buccaneers are suddenly no lock to win another division title

By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Forget the 6-2 start and dreams of making a championship run. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers don’t even look like a playoff team right now. They have no time to dwell on a dismal effort in a 24-20 loss to the lowly New Orleans Saints. The Atlanta Falcons are coming to town ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Magic diagnose Franz Wagner with high ankle sprain after awkward landing, return timetable TBD

By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Orlando Magic leading scorer Franz Wagner has a high sprain of his left ankle that will likely keep him out for multiple weeks. The Magic announced the diagnosis on Monday after an MRI exam on Wagner, who was injured in the first quarter of their game at New York on Sunday ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Tennessee coach Josh Heupel fires defensive coordinator Tim Banks after 8-4 record

By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Josh Heupel fired defensive coordinator Tim Banks on Monday, a year after the assistant was a finalist for the Broyles Award. “These are tough decisions but one I ultimately felt was necessary for the future of our program,” Heupel said in a statement. “We are fully committed to identifying ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Vancouver Whitecaps CEO, sporting director Schuster named MLS executive of the year

By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025

VANCOUVER — Vancouver Whitecaps sporting director and chief executive officer Axel Schuster has been named Major League Soccer’s sporting executive of the year. The honour, announced Monday, comes after the club fell 3-1 to Inter Miami on Saturday in its first MLS Cup appearance. The ‘Caps won their first Western Conference title and a fourth ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Commanders tight end Zach Ertz is out for the season with a torn ACL

By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL in his right knee, coach Dan Quinn said Monday. “He has meant a lot to our team, both on and off the field,” Quinn said. The 35-year-old Ertz was injured when he was hit ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Raptors’ RJ Barrett to miss at least another week after PRP injection in sprained right knee

By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025

TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett will be sidelined for at least another week following a platelet-rich plasma injection in his sprained right knee, the team announced Monday. Barrett was injured in Toronto’s game on Nov. 23 when he landed awkwardly after a dunk in the third quarter. He has missed eight games ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!