December 17th, 2025

National Sports

Man United and Bournemouth draw 4-4 in Premier League thriller

By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United drew with Bournemouth 4-4 in one of the best games in the Premier League on Monday. United coach Ruben Amorim said before the match that “playing against Bournemouth is never fun” and they were prophetic words on a night his side had most of the opportunities but still came ... Read More »

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The men’s tennis tour is adding a heat rule like the one the women have had for more than 30 years

By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025

The ATP Tour is adding a rule to address extreme heat during men’s professional tennis matches that will allow for 10-minute breaks during best-of-three-sets singles matches starting next season and is similar to what was put in place on the women’s circuit more than 30 years ago. The ATP Board’s approval of the new policy, ... Read More »

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Knicks and Spurs to meet in Tuesday’s NBA Cup final for trophy, bragging rights and cash

By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The NBA Cup final doesn’t count. New York will enter with an 18-7 record. San Antonio will enter with an 18-7 record. And when Tuesday night’s game between the Knicks and Spurs is over, those records will be unchanged. But the game will have plenty of meaning. The teams are sure ... Read More »

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Joe Sloan hired as offensive coordinator at Kentucky under new coach Will Stein

By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Joe Sloan was hired Monday as Kentucky’s offensive coordinator, coach Will Stein announced. Sloan was previously the offensive coordinator at LSU. He was dismissed by the Tigers after coach Brian Kelly was fired. Stein took over the Wildcats’ program two weeks ago, getting a five-year, $28.5 million deal to succeed Mark ... Read More »

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Panthers struggling to handle success, lose control of destiny in NFC South playoff race

By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers are still learning how to handle success. While the Panthers have thrived in the underdog role this season with wins over Green Bay and the Los Angeles Rams, they continue to struggle winning the games they’re supposed to win. Sunday was the latest example. The Panthers, needing a ... Read More »

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Colts may need more aggressive game plan for Philip Rivers if they want to salvage their season

By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen prefers being the aggressive play-caller. He likes taking chances on third down, would rather go for it on fourth down than punt and enjoys finding creative ways to stretch the field. Right now, though, Steichen can’t simply rely on his instincts. With a 44-year-old grandfather taking his ... Read More »

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Ravens defense sends a message by shutting out Cincinnati. Tavius Robinson’s return was key

By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Tavius Robinson pressured the quarterback, Kyle Van Noy intercepted the pass — and after a careful handoff, Alohi Gilman returned the ball all the way to the end zone. Baltimore’s final touchdown was a true team effort by a defense that delivered a performance the Ravens sorely needed. Baltimore became ... Read More »

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Roma beats Como to tighten Serie A title race

By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025

ROME (AP) — Brazilian full back Wesley França got the only goal as Roma beat Como 1-0 and moved within three points of Serie A leader Inter Milan on Monday. A summer signing from Flamengo, Franca gave Roma the breakthrough it deserved on the hour mark by taking Matías Soulé’s pass and firing a low ... Read More »

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Twins add first baseman Josh Bell with agreement on $7 million contract, AP source says

By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins and durable switch-hitting slugger Josh Bell agreed Monday on a one-year, $7 million contract, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. The person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because completion of the deal was pending a physical exam, said Bell will get ... Read More »

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Vanderbilt’s Langston Patterson among 5 seeking injunction to play 2026 season

By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Five college football players at power-conference schools asked a federal judge on Monday for a preliminary injunction to play a fifth year next season. All five have competed four seasons in four years without taking a redshirt. They are linebacker Langston Patterson, kicker Nathanial Vakos and tight end Lance Mason at ... Read More »

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Biff Poggi tells signees and parents Michigan hopes to hire a coach by end of month, AP source says

By Canadian Press on December 15th, 2025

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan interim football coach Biff Poggi had a Zoom call with the program’s signees and their parents just hours after Sherrone Moore was fired last week, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Monday. Poggi told the players and their parents that athletic director Warde Manuel ... Read More »

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