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Bangura rushes for 149 yards and a TD as Ohio beats UNLV 17-10 in Frisco Bowl
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Sieh Bangura rushed for 149 yards and a touchdown and Ohio beat UNLV 17-10 on Tuesday night to win the Frisco Bowl. The Bobcats (9-4) have won their last seven bowl games — dating to 2017 — after losing eight of their first 10. Defensive coordinator and interim head coach John ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sieh Bangura runs for 149 yards and a score, helps Ohio beat UNLV 17-10 in Frisco Bowl
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Sieh Bangura rushed for 149 yards and a touchdown and Ohio beat UNLV 17-10 on Tuesday night to win the Frisco Bowl. The Bobcats (9-4) have won their last seven bowl games — dating to 2017 — after losing eight of their first 10. Defensive coordinator and interim head coach John ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marner scores 2 as Golden Knights get 5 in 1st period and beat Sharks 7-2
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Mitch Marner scored two goals, Reilly Smith had a goal and an assist, and the Vegas Golden Knights tied a franchise record with five goals in the first period and beat the San Jose Sharks 7-2 on Tuesday night. Mark Stone also had a goal and an assist, and Brett Howden, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McDavid has 5 assists and Draisaitl scores 3 goals as the surging Oilers defeat the Flames 5-1
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid had five assists, Leon Draisaitl scored three goals and the Edmonton Oilers kept rolling into the holiday hiatus with a 5-1 victory over the rival Calgary Flames on Tuesday night. Zach Hyman had a goal and two assists, Evan Bouchard added two assists and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins also scored for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Japanese boxing stars Inoue and Nakatani poised for showdown if Saudi bouts go their way
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
The Floyd Mayweather Jr.- Manny Pacquiao bout happened probably five years too late. Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua still haven’t fought. Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani are ready to square off now in what would be the biggest fight in Japanese boxing history. No posturing, just two top pound-for-pound boxers in their prime seemingly willing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scott Wedgewood makes 32 saves and Avalanche beat Mammoth 1-0 for 6th straight win
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Scott Wedgewood made 32 saves for his second shutout of the season, and the NHL-best Colorado Avalanche beat the Utah Mammoth 1-0 on Tuesday night. Wedgewood’s 10th career shutout helped extend Colorado’s home winning streak to 13 games. The Avalanche have won six in a row overall and eight of nine heading ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Draisaitl nets hat trick, Edmonton Oilers douse Calgary Flames with 5-1 loss
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
EDMONTON — Connor McDavid had five assists and Leon Draisaitl three goals as the Edmonton Oilers kept rolling into the holiday hiatus with a 5-1 victory over their rival Calgary Flames on Tuesday. Zach Hyman had a goal and two assists, Evan Bouchard a pair of helpers and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins also scored for the Oilers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Santi Aldama scores a career-high 37 points, with 7 3-pointers, to lead the Grizzlies past the Jazz
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Santi Aldama made seven 3-pointers and scored a career-high 37 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 137-128 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. Jaren Jackson Jr. chipped in 21 points, GG Jackson II had 18 points, and Jock Landale added 17. Cam Spencer dished out a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Charge erase three-goal deficit, beat Toronto Sceptres in OT
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
TORONTO — A three goal deficit didn’t deter the Ottawa Charge on Tuesday night. Instead of backing down after falling behind 3-0 to the Toronto Sceptres, the Charge battled and a familiar face played hero as Ottawa rallied for a 4-3 overtime victory. Former Toronto forward Rebecca Leslie scored her second of the night on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dillon Brooks scores 25, Suns dominate Luka-less Lakers for a 132-108 victory
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — Dillon Brooks scored 25 points, Devin Booker added 21 and the Phoenix Suns pulled away in the second half to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 132-108 on Tuesday night. The Lakers were playing without five-time All-Star Luka Doncic, who was out with a lower leg contusion. They did welcome the return of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jumbo Ozaki dies of cancer at age 78. He had the most wins of any Japanese golfer
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
Masashi “Jumbo” Ozaki, whose 113 worldwide victories were the most of any player from Japan, died Wednesday in his home country after a battle with colon cancer, the Japan Golf Tour said. He was 78. Ozaki was revered in Japan, a big hitter with a sense of style who won 94 times over 29 years ... Read More »
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