National Sports
Falcons show fight that has been missing in thrilling comeback against the Buccaneers
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
The Falcons were reduced to playing spoiler after being eliminated from playoff contention following a home blowout loss to Seattle last week. They apparently relish the role. The Falcons put together their most thrilling win of the season Thursday night in Tampa, beating the Buccaneers 29-28 on a 43-yard field goal by Zane Gonzalez on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Blue Jays renew president and CEO Mark Shapiro on five-year contract
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have renewed the contract of president and chief executive officer Mark Shapiro for five years. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vicky Mboko and Janice Tjen are among the International Tennis Federation’s breakthrough players
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Vicky Mboko, Janice Tjen, Lilli Tagger, Arnaud Bailly and Luka Mikrut were selected by a panel as the International Tennis Federation’s Class of 2025, a group considered “promising and breakthrough” talents of the sport. The five players were revealed this week, based on their seasons on the ITF World Tennis Tour. Mboko, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nebraska hires San Diego State’s Rob Aurich as defensive coordinator, line coach from Georgia Tech
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — San Diego State defensive coordinator Rob Aurich will join Nebraska in the same role, and the Cornhuskers also hired Georgia Tech’s Geep Wade to coach the offensive line, coach Matt Rhule announced Friday. Aurich had been on the Aztecs’ staff for two years, with this his first as defensive coordinator. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Owing more between $10M and $50M, Grand Slam Track files for bankruptcy; Johnson vows to press on
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
Grand Slam Track, the league fronted by sprint great Michael Johnson that offered six-figure prize money for top runners, has filed for bankruptcy after canceling its final event and failing to pay athletes and vendors. Johnson boasted a $30 million bankroll at the outset, but in its Chapter 11 filing Thursday in Bankruptcy Court in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Detroit Cass Tech star, North Carolina signee Corey Sadler named D1-2 football Player of the Year
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
The 2025 Michigan Sports Writers All-State team Division 1-2, selected by a statewide panel of 13 sports writers: ___ PLAYER OF THE YEAR Corey Sadler, Detroit Cass Tech ___ COACH OF THE YEAR Phil Jacobs, Dexter ___ QB – Cooper Arnedt, Dexter QB – Tommy Carr, Saline QB – Kayd Coffman, East Kentwood RB – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dearborn Divine Child star and Iowa signee Marcelo Vitti wins D3-4 football Player of the Year award
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
The 2025 Michigan Sports Writers All-State team Division 3-4, selected by a statewide panel of 13 sports writers: ___ PLAYER OF THE YEAR Marcelo Vitti, Dearborn Divine Child ___ COACH OF THE YEAR Chris Laney, Dearborn Divine Child ___ FIRST TEAM ALL-STATE QB – Cam Gunsell, Ludington QB – Traverse Moore, DeWitt RB – Jakoby ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two-time Stanley Cup runner-up Edmonton Oilers acquire Tristan Jarry from the Pittsburgh Penguins
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Two-time Stanley Cup runner-up Edmonton Oilers acquire Tristan Jarry from the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers acquire Jarry from Penguins for Skinner, Kulak; add Stastney from Predators
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have finally made a move in net. Edmonton has acquired goalie Tristan Jarry and forward Samuel Poulin from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for netminder Stuart Skinner, defenceman Brett Kulak and a second-round draft pick in 2029. In a separate move, the Oilers also acquired defenceman Spencer Stastney from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brewers agree to $1.25 million, 1-year contract with former Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Outfielder Akil Baddoo agreed Thursday to a one-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers that pays $1.25 million while in the major leagues and $845,000 while in the minors. Baddoo, 27, has hit .224 with a .305 on-base percentage, 28 homers, 104 RBIs and 43 steals in 347 career games. He appeared in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rafael Nadal undergoes right-hand surgery to relieve pain
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Rafael Nadal has undergone surgery to treat pain and gain mobility in his right hand, the retired tennis great said on Friday. The 22-time Grand Slam champion, who plays left-handed, said in an X post that he had been dealing with the issue “for a long time.” Nadal accompanied the social ... Read More »
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