National Sports
Chiefs face playoff elimination as Chargers aim for back-to-back 10-win seasons
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Much has changed since the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs met for their season-opener in Brazil. The Chargers have parlayed their 27-21 victory in São Paulo back in September into a sporty 9-4 mark, including last week’s triumph over the Super Bowl champion Eagles, and they are closing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Army tries to turn the tables on No. 22 Navy when they renew their rivalry in Baltimore
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
BALTIMORE (AP) — At most schools, players try to stay hyper-focused on the task at hand. Future opponents can wait. No looking ahead. It is, needless to say, different at Army and Navy. “We say ‘Beat Navy’ for 365 days of the year,” Army linebacker Gavin Shields said. “It’s the whole motto of our team.” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jalen Hurts’ slump: Can the Eagles’ star QB turn it around after 3 straight losses?
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts just 10 months ago capped a fourth playoff appearance in four seasons with the Eagles with his first Super Bowl title — he earned MVP honors in a rout over Kansas City — that seemingly stamped him as a proven winner and arguably put him on top of a very ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP Source: Alouettes, all-star linebacker Darnell Sankey agree to part ways
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
MONTREAL — Darnell Sankey will get a head start on CFL free agency. According to a league source, the all-star linebacker and Montreal Alouettes have mutually agreed to part ways. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity as the CFL club had not formally announced the move. But Sankey would become a free agent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada women’s rugby coach Kevin Rouet adds side gig with England’s Saracens Women
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
Canadian women’s rugby coach Kevin Rouet is adding to his workload. Rouet is joining the Saracens Women coaching staff in England, while continuing in his role with second-ranked Canada. Saracens says Rouet will specialize in attack, working alongside Saracens director of rugby Alex Austerberry. Saracens calls Rouet “one of the most forward thinking coaches in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dortmund’s new CEO defends sponsorship deal with arms manufacturer Rheinmetall
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
BERLIN (AP) — German soccer club Borussia Dortmund’s new chief executive has defended its contentious sponsorship agreement with Rheinmetall, the country’s largest arms manufacturer. Carsten Cramer, who took over from outgoing Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke last month, said Thursday he was 100% committed to the three-year deal announced by the club in May 2024, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Forge, Ottawa players dominate Canadian Premier League Best XI team
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
Forge FC and Atletico Ottawa dominate the 2025 Canadian Premier League Best XI team with five representatives from Forge, which topped the league’s regular-season standings, and Ottawa, the playoff champion. Forge are represented by goalkeeper Jassem Koleilat, defenders Daniel Nimick and Rezart Rama, and midfielders Nana Ampomah and Kyle Bekker. The Ottawa players chosen are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FIFA accused of ‘monumental betrayal’ over latest World Cup ticket prices
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
Soccer fans have accused FIFA of a “monumental betrayal” after latest prices for World Cup tickets began to circulate on Thursday. The governing body allocates 8% of tickets to national associations for games involving their team to sell to the most loyal fans. And a list published by the German soccer federation revealed prices ranged ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Packers head to Denver looking to end the Broncos’ 10-game winning streak
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Green Bay (9-3-1) at Denver (11-2) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, CBS. BetMGM NFL Odds: Packers by 2 1/2. Against the spread: Packers 6-7, Broncos 5-7-1. Series record: Broncos lead 8-7-1. Last meeting: Broncos beat Packers 19-17 at Empower Field at Mile High on Oct. 22, 2023. Last week: Packers beat Bears 28-21; ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commanders visit the Giants late in an injury-ravaged lost season for the NFC East rivals
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — With four games left in a lost season for the New York Giants, Jaxson Dart has one word for what he would like to accomplish. “Win,” the rookie quarterback said. There has not been a lot of winning for Dart and Co. or their next opponent, NFC East-rival Washington, over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL will highlight social justice work through Inspire Change in Weeks 15 and 16
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL and its 32 teams will highlight the league’s ongoing commitment to advancing social justice over the next two weeks. Since 2017, the NFL has provided more than $460 million to dozens of grant partners and hundreds of grassroots organizations through its Inspire Change initiative, helping benefit communities in need. ... Read More »
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