National Sports
Canadiens goalie Jacob Fowler to make first NHL start against Penguins
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
PITTSBURGH — Jacob Fowler will make his first NHL start as the Montreal Canadiens look to solve their goaltending woes Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Fowler, widely viewed by fans as Montreal’s goalie of the future, has a 10-5-0 record, .919 save percentage and 2.09 goals-against average in 15 games as a rookie this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2-time All-Star reliever Robert Suarez and Atlanta Braves reach $45 million, 3-year contract
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Two-time All-Star reliever Robert Suarez and the Atlanta Braves agreed Thursday to a $45 million, three-year contract. He gets a $13 million salary in 2026 and $16 million in each of the following two seasons. Suarez will donate 1% of his salary to the Atlanta Braves Foundation. The 34-year-old was 4-6 with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Right-hander Cody Ponce, AL champion Blue Jays finalize a $30 million, 3-year contract
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Right-hander Cody Ponce and the AL champion Toronto Blue Jays finalized a $30 million, three-year contract on Thursday. The 31-year-old was 17-1 with a 1.89 ERA for the Hanwha Eagles in South Korea this year. He set league records with 18 strikeouts in a game against SSG Landers and 252 for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Forge, Cavalry 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!Steelers LB TJ Watt hospitalized after experiencing discomfort in his lungs
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers star outside linebacker T.J. Watt is in the hospital after experiencing discomfort in his lungs. Team spokesman Burt Lauten said the seven-time All-Pro and 2021 NFL Defensive Player of the Year was sent to the hospital on Thursday after initially reporting the discomfort to the club’s medical staff on Wednesday. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sherrone Moore jailed as police investigate situation that led to the fired Michigan coach’s arrest
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Sherrone Moore was being held in jail Thursday while police investigate the situation that led to his arrest hours after the once-promising coach was fired at Michigan for what the school said was an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. Authorities have yet to release details on Moore’s arrest, other ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Africa’s batters restore some pride in 51-run win against India in 2nd T20
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
NEW CHANDIGARH, India (AP) — Opener Quinton de Kock was run out for 90 and South Africa’s batters restored some pride in a 51-run win against India in the second T20 on Thursday. South Africa scored 213-4 after losing the toss at New Chandigarh before dismissing India for 162 in 19.1 overs to tie the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heavily favored Jaguars looking for win No. 10 against the Jets, who might start a rookie QB
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars are in unfamiliar territory: playing as heavy favorites. The Jaguars (9-4) are favored by 12 1/2 points against the New York Jets (3-10) on Sunday, according to BetMGM. It’s the first time since 2007 that Jacksonville has been a two-touchdown-or-more pick by oddsmakers. Having won four in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tampa Bay Lightning No. 1 defenceman Victor Hedman lands back on injured reserve
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
The Tampa Bay Lightning placed Victor Hedman on injured reserve Thursday, a move that means the captain and No. 1 defenceman will miss at least the next three games. Hedman had just gotten back in the lineup last weekend after missing nearly a month because of injury. The soon-to-be 35-year-old Swede left the game Tuesday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aussie snowboarder Scotty James reveals the price he paid and what’s still missing in documentary
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
Scotty James met his billionaire-heiress wife shortly after a chance encounter with her brother in a bathroom. He lives in Monaco and has spent his life jet-setting across the world piling up fame and fortune. Yet any inkling that everything Australia’s best snowboarder touches turns to gold is dismissed mere seconds into his new autobiographical ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers aim to even things against the Saints and remain atop the NFC South
By Canadian Press on December 11th, 2025
Carolina (7-6) at New Orleans (3-10) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, Fox. BetMGM NFL odds: Panthers by 3. Against the spread: Panthers 8-5, Saints 5-8. Series record: Saints lead 33-29. Last meeting: Saints beat Panthers 17-7 on Nov. 9, 2025, at Carolina. Last week: Panthers had a bye; beat the Rams 31-28 on Nov. 30; Saints ... Read More »
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