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Cummins, Lyon back but no place for Khawaja in Australia’s team for the 3rd Ashes test
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Veteran Usman Khawaja has missed selection to Australia’s team for the third Ashes test against England with Travis Head kept at the top of the batting lineup with Jake Weatherald. Just two days away from his 39th birthday, Khawaja was a notable omission Tuesday from Australia’s XI for the third Ashes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Browns coach Kevin Stefanski doesn’t address questions about his future after latest loss
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
Browns coach Kevin Stefanski addressed the struggles of Shedeur Sanders and Cleveland’s offensive line on Monday, the day after a 31-3 loss to the Chicago Bears. One thing he wasn’t going to discuss was what might happen when the season ends in three weeks. “I’m not going to get in those type of things. Not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Canucks sign centre Max Sasson to two-year extension
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have shored up their future depth, signing centre Max Sasson to a two-year extension with an average annual value of US$1 million. General manager Patrik Allvin announced the move Monday, saying in a statement that the 25-year-old forward has made the most of the opportunities presented to him and provided ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Righty Luis Perales acquired by Washington from Boston for lefty Jake Bennett in swap of prospects
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Right-hander Luis Perales was acquired by Washington from Boston on Monday for left-hander Jake Bennett in an exchange of prospects recovering from Tommy John surgery. Perales, 22, was ranked as Boston’s No. 5 prospect by Baseball America. He had Tommy John surgery in June 2024 and returned to the mound this past ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!49ers’ Ricky Pearsall faces new injury setback after standout performance in win vs. Titans
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Just when receiver Ricky Pearsall finally got back to his early season form for the San Francisco 49ers he’s now dealing with another injury that could impact his availability for the stretch run. Pearsall had six catches for 96 yards Sunday to help San Francisco beat the Tennessee Titans 37-24 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tyler Rogers and Blue Jays finalize $37 million, 3-year contract
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Sidearming right-hander Tyler Rogers and the American League champion Toronto Blue Jays finalized a $37 million, three-year contract on Monday. Rogers’ deal includes a 2029 option. Rogers, 34, is the latest pitching addition by the Blue Jays, who agreed to a $210 million, seven-year contract with Dylan Cease and a $30 million, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!West Ham says veteran Canadian defender Shelina Zadorsky undergoes ankle surgery
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
LONDON — Canadian international defender Shelina Zadorsky has undergone ankle surgery, according to West Ham. The London club said the 33-year-old from Kitchener, Ont., sustained the injury in training ahead of a 2-1 loss at Manchester United in Women’s Super League play on Dec. 7. West Ham did not provide a timeline for her return. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tulane’s ‘Bayou Jew,’ Jake Retzlaff, humbled by his CFP spotlight after his difficult BYU departure
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tulane quarterback Jake Retzlaff recalls being “devastated” when it became clear last spring that he would be unable to play his final season of college football at BYU. His penchant for making plays in big moments, as well as for publicly embracing his Jewish heritage, made him something of a celebrated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bengals’ Joe Burrow to play meaningless games for the first time in his career
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
Joe Burrow will be taking part in late-season games with nothing at stake for the first time since he started playing organized football. It will be up to Cincinnati Bengals ownership, director of player personnel Duke Tobin and coach Zac Taylor to ensure this is the final lost season with Burrow as their quarterback. Cincinnati ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey leaves Mexico after brief stint with Pumas
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Former Arsenal, Juventus and Cardiff City midfielder Aaron Ramsey has apparently left Mexico after a brief stint with top-tier Pumas where he missed league matches and several practices while looking for his lost dog. The 34-year-old Ramsey signed a one-year deal with Pumas on July 1, but he was hampered by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Campbell bemoans sloppy third quarter that helped lead to Lions’ 41-34 loss to Rams
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Dan Campbell didn’t need long to sum up when things went wrong for the Detroit Lions on Sunday. The coach pointed to the third quarter of the 41-34 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Matthew Stafford led the Rams to 17 points while the Lions didn’t score and a seven-point lead turned ... Read More »
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