December 31st, 2025

National Sports

Man United try to get clearance to play AFCON trio in Premier League clash with Bournemouth

By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United is trying to get late clearance to play Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo and Noussair Mazraoui in Monday’s Premier League game against Bournemouth before the trio head off to the Africa Cup of Nations. Coach Ruben Amorim said he doesn’t know if the players will be available, with just three ... Read More »

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Toronto 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 president and chief executive officer Mark Shapiro’s contract for five years, the team announced Friday. Financial terms were not disclosed. The extension comes on the heels of the Blue Jays’ first appearance in the World Series since 1993. Toronto defeated the New York Yankees in the American ... Read More »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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