National Sports
Fernando Mendoza looking to add a historic Heisman Trophy win for Indiana to his college ride
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
The first time Fernando Mendoza put his hands on a Heisman Trophy, he did it as a whim on a recruiting trip to Yale. On Saturday, he’ll be on stage for the real deal. Mendoza enters this weekend having won the Associated Press Player of the Year Award and as the the favorite to win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liverpool coach Arne Slot to hold talks with Mohamed Salah and suggests a way back for the icon
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Liverpool coach Arne Slot said he was having talks with Mohamed Salah on Friday after the forward’s explosive outburst threw his Anfield future into doubt. Salah said last week that his relationship with Slot had broken down after being dropped for three straight games, and that he felt like “someone doesn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Remarkable Lindsey Vonn takes big lead in World Cup downhill with fast run to finish
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) — The queen of downhill skiing is well and truly back. Lindsey Vonn put in a stunning fast run to take a huge lead in a World Cup downhill on Friday and looked set for her first win in nearly eight years — and the first in her comeback with titanium ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Claude Lemieux sees Stanley Cup potential in Avalanche, much like his title team in ’95-96
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — The Stanley Cup was in the building Thursday night as part of the pregame celebration to honor the 1995-96 Colorado Avalanche squad. It could be in the building again later this season, too. At least, longtime forward Claude Lemieux believes so. He’s been on four Stanley Cup-winning teams, including the ‘95-96 Avalanche ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Russian lugers plan to race in Lake Placid next week. Ukrainian sliders say it shouldn’t be allowed
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Russian athletes have told the International Luge Federation that they obtained visas and are coming to the U.S. for a World Cup race next weekend, a move that Ukrainian athletes believe is simply unfair. The Russians are planning to compete in Lake Placid, New York, in an effort to boost ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘He’s a guy we rely on to score’: Hyman getting back into groove with hat trick
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
EDMONTON — Having a healthy Zach Hyman back and finding his game again bodes very well for the Edmonton Oilers. Hyman scored three goals and Connor McDavid had four primary assists as the Oilers emerged with a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday. The veteran forward suffered a wrist injury in Game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bruins ride momentum of three-goal first period, perfect power play in win over Jets
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
WINNIPEG — The Boston Bruins overpowered the Jets in their own barn. The Bruins scored two power-play goals in the first period to eventually take a 3-2 lead, then held their opponents to one goal for the rest of the match to secure a 6-3 victory before 13,158 fans at Canada Life Centre — Winnipeg’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Remarkable Lindsey Vonn takes big lead in World Cup downhill with run to finish
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) — The queen of downhill skiing is well and truly back. Lindsey Vonn put in a stunning run to take a huge lead in a World Cup downhill on Friday. The 41-year-old United States ski great was fastest by an astonishing 1.16 seconds ahead of Mirjam Puchner of Austria. Even wilder ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs better defensively, but Berube says there’s more work needed
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
TORONTO — The Maple Leafs limped out of the Bell Centre last month. Toronto had just fallen 5-2 to the Montreal Canadiens, owned the NHL’s worst goals-against average, and were a complete mess defensively. Despite falling 3-2 in overtime to the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night, the club has made inroads cleaning up its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NJIT Highlanders to play the Sacred Heart Pioneers Saturday
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
Sacred Heart Pioneers (3-6, 1-1 MAAC) at NJIT Highlanders (4-7) Newark, New Jersey; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Sacred Heart heads to NJIT for a Division 1 Division matchup Saturday. The Highlanders have gone 2-1 in home games. NJIT allows 78.6 points and has been outscored by 14.2 points per game. The Pioneers are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Memphis visits No. 11 Louisville after Conwell’s 21-point showing
By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025
Memphis Tigers (4-4) at Louisville Cardinals (8-1) Louisville, Kentucky; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 11 Louisville faces Memphis after Ryan Conwell scored 21 points in Louisville’s 87-78 win against the Indiana Hoosiers. The Cardinals are 6-0 in home games. Louisville is 6-0 in games decided by at least 10 points. The Tigers are ... Read More »
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