January 2nd, 2026

National Sports

The Steelers and Dolphins have weathered adversity heading into Monday night showdown

By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025

Mike Tomlin is only sort of joking when the Pittsburgh Steelers coach says he feels like he’s been on the hot seat during the entirety of his 19-year tenure. “I always feel like I got something to prove,” Tomlin said. “Not necessarily to anyone in particular. That’s just the spirit in which I go about ... Read More »

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Seahawks’ stout defense preparing for Colts’ 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers

By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks might not find out until Sunday whether Philip Rivers will take his first NFL snaps since 2020. Seattle (10-3) and its sixth-ranked overall defense is preparing as if the eight-time Pro Bowler and 44-year-old grandfather could be under center for the reeling Indianapolis Colts. Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald ... Read More »

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LISTEN: Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy says Baltimore has moved past controversial loss to Steelers

By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025

Ravens Pro Bowl linebacker Kyle Van Noy talks about Baltimore’s upcoming game against Joe Burrow and the Bengals, compares Lamar Jackson to Tom Brady and discusses being nominated for the Art Rooney sportsmanship award. Various NFL Players: Hey, this is Russell Wilson. This is Joe Montana. This is Dak Prescott. Hey, this is Jason Kelce. ... Read More »

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Bears look to bounce back against Garrett, Browns with rematch against Packers looming

By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears were rolling along and on top of the NFC before they got tripped up at Green Bay last week. They’ll get their shot at payback when Jordan Love and the Packers visit Soldier Field next week. But before they can turn their attention toward the rematch with their rivals, ... Read More »

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Grizzlies’ Zach Edey likely out at least a month with his latest ankle injury

By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Zach Edey is expected to miss at least a month due to the latest ankle injury for the Memphis Grizzlies center. The Grizzlies said Thursday that Edey had been diagnosed with a stress reaction in his left ankle. The team said he would be evaluated again in about four weeks after ... Read More »

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Pete Alonso to be introduced by Orioles on Friday after finalizing $155 million, 5-year contract

By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025

BALTIMORE (AP) — Slugging first baseman Pete Alonso and the Baltimore Orioles completed their $155 million, five-year contract Thursday. Baltimore called a news conference for Friday to introduce the five-time All-Star. Alonso gets a $12.5 million signing bonus payable within 45 days of the contract’s approval by Major League Baseball and salaries of $18.5 million ... Read More »

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49ers coach Kyle Shanahan stays focused on Titans despite playoff buzz

By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan heard plenty during the bye week from friends and family about the prime position the 49ers are in entering the stretch run of the season. The Niners (9-4) head into the final four games looking to return to the playoffs despite a string of injuries ... Read More »

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Steelers put their long home Monday night winning streak on the line when Dolphins visit

By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025

Miami (6-7) at Pittsburgh (7-6) Monday, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPN. BetMGM NFL odds: Steelers by 3 1/2. Against the spread: Dolphins 7-6, Steelers 6-7. Series record: Steelers lead 15-14. Last meeting: Dolphins beat Steelers 16-10 on Oct. 23, 2022, in Miami. Last week: Dolphins beat Jets 34-10; Steelers beat Ravens 27-22. Dolphins offense: overall (25), ... Read More »

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Alouettes release Darnell Sankey, all-star linebacker becomes free agent

By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025

MONTREAL — Darnell Sankey is getting a head start on CFL free agency. The Montreal Alouettes announced they released the all-star linebacker Thursday. According to a league source, the two sides mutually agreed to part ways. Sankey was scheduled to become a free agent in February. The hard-hitting Sankey signed a one-year contract with the ... Read More »

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Substitute Igor Jesus scores late winner for Forest against Utrecht in Europa League

By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025

Igor Jesus entered in the 86th minute and still had time to score a late winner for Nottingham Forest in its 2-1 win at Utrecht in the Europa League on Thursday. The forward claimed his fourth goal of the campaign two minutes from time after Utrecht goalkeeper Vasilis Barkas was unable to hold Dan Ndoye’s ... Read More »

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Texans host Cardinals looking to extend winning streak to 6 games

By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025

Arizona (3-10) at Houston (8-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox. BetMGM NFL Odds: Texans by 9 1/2. Against the spread: Cardinals 6-7; Texans 7-6. Series record: Tied 3-3. Last meeting: Texans beat the Cardinals 21-16 in Houston on Nov. 19, 2023. Last week: Cardinals lost to the Rams 45-17 in Tempe; Texans beat Chiefs 20-10 ... Read More »

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