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Week 14 features 3 division battles for first place and 3 high-profile prime-time games
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
First place is on the line in three division matchups in Week 14. The Steelers (6-6) visit the Ravens (6-6) to determine the AFC North leader. The slumping Colts (8-4) hit the road to play the Jaguars (8-4) for the top spot in the AFC South. The Packers (8-3-1) host the conference-leading Bears (9-3) for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!George Springer connects with young Jays fan as part of Make-A-Wish holiday campaign
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
TORONTO — Delfina Budziak was mid-sentence when she saw George Springer walk into a downtown Toronto restaurant. Suddenly, no words would come. “When I first saw him walk through the door, I just froze and wasn’t able to speak for like, three minutes,” said the 11-year-old Budziak, who couldn’t even summon what her first words ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chargers QB Justin Herbert not practicing Wednesday, 2 days after surgery on non-throwing hand
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn’t practicing Wednesday, two days after undergoing surgery to repair a broken bone in his non-throwing hand. Head coach Jim Harbaugh said the Chargers (8-4) are preparing as though Herbert will start against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, though he repeatedly stressed a formal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Falcons need Drake London to return from knee injury to provide boost to thin wide receiver group
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Drake London’s value to the Atlanta Falcons may be even more obvious when he’s not on the field. The team’s No. 1 wide receiver certainly was missed in the Falcons’ last-second 27-24 loss at the New York Jets last week. With London missing his second consecutive game with a knee ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A line was crossed: Kevin Patullo speaks out after his family home was vandalized
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo said a “line was crossed” when his New Jersey home was vandalized because the incident stretched beyond football and into his personal life. Patullo’s home was vandalized with eggs over the weekend in the wake of the Eagles’ loss on Black Friday to the Chicago Bears. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada coach looks forward to facing Argentina, Fiji and Spain at Rugby World Cup
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
While big challenges await Canada at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, coach Stephen Meehan is excited about his team’s draw. The Canadian men, ranked 25th in the world, will face No. 6 Argentina, No. 8 Fiji and No. 15 Spain in Pool C. “As the names were drawn out of the buckets this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kansas State coach Chris Klieman is stepping down after 7 seasons leading the Wildcats
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
Kansas State football coach Chris Klieman announced his retirement Wednesday after nearly 35 years in coaching and the last seven leading the Wildcats, a run that included the Big 12 championship three years ago and a bowl trip every season but one. Klieman was planning to announce his decision later this week, but it was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Centre Jakob Poeltl key to keeping Raptors competitive with swingman RJ Barrett out
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
As a centre, Jakob Poeltl isn’t usually expected to pick up the slack when a wing is hurt. But with Canadian swingman RJ Barrett still out for the Toronto Raptors, Poeltl is finding his role expanding. Poeltl spoke about how he’s had to make adjustments within the Raptors’ offence after practice at OVO Athletic Centre ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former NBA champion and Clemson player Elden Campbell dies at 57
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
Elden Campbell, a center who played 15 seasons in the NBA — including nine with the Los Angeles Lakers — and later won a championship with the Detroit Pistons, has died. He was 57. Campbell’s family informed the Pistons of the death, telling the team that he died on Monday. No cause was given. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions host Cowboys on Thursday night with both teams needing a win to improve their playoff picture
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
Dallas (6-5-1) at Detroit (7-5) Thursday, 8:15 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime. BetMGM line: Lions by 3. Against the spread: Cowboys 7-5; Lions 6-6. Series record: Cowboys lead 19-13. Last meeting: Lions beat Cowboys 47-9 on Oct. 13, 2024. Last week: Cowboys beat Chiefs 31-28; Lions lost to Packers 31-24. Cowboys offense: overall (1), rush (13), ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions and Cowboys need a win in Thursday night matchup to improve position in NFL playoff picture
By Canadian Press on December 3rd, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are the top two teams in the hunt for an NFC wild card and are still holding on to hopes of competing for division championships. Detroit (7-5) hosts Dallas (6-5-1) on Thursday night and the winner will improve its position in the playoff picture while the ... Read More »
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