National Sports
Jalen Brunson’s memory of the Knicks’ 1999 Finals lineup is pretty much spot on
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — It took Jalen Brunson some time to remember the New York Knicks’ starting lineup in the 1999 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. It took him no time to remember who didn’t start those games. “Not Rick Brunson,” he said. Rick Brunson — a current Knicks assistant, and Jalen Brunson’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England and Australia players to wear black armbands in Ashes tribute to Bondi shooting victims
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — England and Australia players will wear black armbands and flags at Adelaide Oval will be flown at half-staff on Wednesday in an Ashes tribute to the victims of the Bondi beach shootings. On Sunday night, two gunmen killed 15 people and injured dozens more at the iconic beach in Sydney. Their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seahawks’ struggles on offense continue as the playoffs loom
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald would prefer not to have to rely on Jason Myers quite so much. Myers scored all of Seattle’s points on Sunday, kicking a franchise-record six field goals in an 18-16 win over Philp Rivers and the Indianapolis Colts. He has converted 24 of his last 25 field ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eliminated Vikings aiming for smooth landing with McCarthy to finish turbulent season
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings will finish their sixth straight season without winning a playoff game, eight years removed from their last NFC championship game appearance and almost a half-century since they last made the Super Bowl. Their head start on roster planning for 2026 is going rather well, at least. With the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mike White, former Cal, Illinois and Raiders coach, dies at 89
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Mike White, who had a successful career as a college coach with California and Illinois and later coached the NFL’s Oakland Raiders, has died. He was 89. Cal said White’s family confirmed that he died Sunday in Newport Beach. White helped the Golden Bears win a share of the Pac-8 title ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays sign reliever Tyler Rogers to three-year, $37-million contract
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have added another arm to their pitching staff after agreeing to terms with workhorse reliever Tyler Rogers. The deal announced Monday by the Blue Jays is for US$37 million over three years, with an option for the 2029 season. The 34-year-old right-hander from Denver split the 2025 season between ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pete Carroll faces job uncertainty as Raiders endure 2-12 season
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Now the focus is on Pete Carroll. It’s a familiar situation for the Raiders. Too familiar, in fact. If owner Mark Davis makes a change, next year will be the fourth in a row Las Vegas will go into a season with a new coach. That idea alone might keep Davis ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US midfielder Tyler Adams suffers suspected MCL damage in draw with Man United
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — U.S. midfielder Tyler Adams has suspected medial collateral ligament damage after limping out of Bournemouth’s 4-4 draw with Manchester United in the Premier League on Monday. In the second minute of the match at Old Trafford, Adams was injured while challenging Matheus Cunha. He came off after treatment on the pitch. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caleb Williams looks forward to the rematch against the Packers after the Bears rout the Browns
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears had just wiped out the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Caleb Williams wasted no time turning his attention toward the next game. Chicago and Green Bay will meet for the second time in three weeks when the Packers visit Soldier Field on Saturday night. And Williams is ready for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Surging Chargers defense is turning coordinator Jesse Minter into a hot head coaching candidate
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — There’s a good reason why Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter has been on those lists of prospective head coaching candidates all season long. The past two weeks, including a 16-13 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, have only served to solidify why the 42-year-old Minter will be in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rams’ faith in their receiver depth to be tested if Adams misses short-week showdown with Seahawks
By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have largely been a two-wide-receiver team all season, so Davante Adams’ hamstring injury is likely to reveal whether Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford have another wideout they actually trust. Or maybe the Rams (11-3) will just lean even further into the three-tight-end sets that have been McVay’s ... Read More »
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