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Canadian concerns growing over whether women’s hockey team can defend Olympic title vs. US
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
The first hint of concern regarding the readiness of Canada’s women’s hockey team was raised by coach Troy Ryan two days before the defending Olympic champions opened their four-game Rivalry Series against the United States last month. Whatever advantage Canada might have in returning a veteran roster with an edge in international experience isn’t enough ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bengals’ defenders Joseph Ossai and Myles Murphy are stepping up in the absence of Trey Hendrickson
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — With Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson out for the rest of the year because of season-ending core muscle surgery, his replacements are making the most of their expanded opportunities. Until this week, Bengals coach Zac Taylor had deemed Hendrickson as doubtful or out for the Bengals’ upcoming game. Hendrickson missed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steelers LB TJ Watt has surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung caused by a dry-needling issue
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt underwent surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung sustained during a dry-needling session and will miss Monday’s visit by Miami. J.J. Watt, T.J. Watt’s older brother, posted on X that T.J. had the surgery on Thursday. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said after practice Friday that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL suspends and fines Texans minority owner Javier Loya in wake of dismissed rape charge
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL suspended Houston Texans minority owner Javier Loya indefinitely and fined him $500,000 for violating the personal conduct policy, concluding the league’s investigation into charges of rape and sexual abuse that were dropped under a plea agreement. Loya faced a charge of first-degree rape and six sexual assault charges in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bus carrying junior hockey team crashes in northern Alberta, two sent to hospital
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
ATHABASCA — Mounties in northern Alberta say there are multiple injuries after a bus carrying a junior hockey team went off a highway. Police say the bus went into a ditch south of Athabasca early Friday, and two teens were taken to hospital in Edmonton with non-life-threatening injuries. Others reported minor injuries and soreness and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama set to return for NBA Cup semifinals vs. Thunder after 12-game absence
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama is planning to play in the NBA Cup semifinals, when he and the San Antonio Spurs take on the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night. The Spurs’ star center has missed his team’s last 12 games with a strained left calf. He’s listed as probable for the game against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ice dancers Gilles, Poirier searching for answers as judging clouds Olympic season
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
Piper Gilles shook her head as the scores popped up on the screen. She and Paul Poirier had just delivered their cleanest free dance of the season at the Grand Prix Final in Nagoya, Japan. The kind of skate that has landed the Canadian duo on the world podium for three years running. Yet the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Royals and All-Star 3B Maikel Garcia agree to 5-year, $57.5M contract, AP source says
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — All-Star third baseman Maikel Garcia and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to a five-year, $57.5 million contract that includes a club option for a sixth season, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Friday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lightning D Hedman to have elbow surgery. He’s expected to be ready for the Olympics
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Victor Hedman is set to undergo elbow surgery on Monday, sidelining the Tampa Bay Lightning’s captain until February but paving the way for the hulking defenseman to play for Sweden at the upcoming Olympics in Milan. The team announced Hedman’s prognosis and time frame Friday after Jon Cooper confirmed Thursday that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chiefs face must-win game against Chargers without 3 starting offensive linemen, wide receiver Brown
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs will be without three starting offensive linemen for the second consecutive week, along with wide receiver Marquise Brown, when they play the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday in what amounts to a must-win game for them. The Chiefs, who put left tackle Josh Simmons on injured ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Hockey team bus crashes in northern Alberta, two sent to hospital
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
ATHABASCA — Mounties in northern Alberta say there are multiple injuries after a bus carrying a junior hockey team went off a highway. Police say the bus went into a ditch south of Athabasca, and two teens were taken to hospital in Edmonton for non-life-threatening injuries. Others reported minor injuries and soreness. RCMP say those ... Read More »
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