December 22nd, 2025

National Sports

Washington State beats Utah State 34-21 to win Idaho Famous Potato Bowl

By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Zevi Eckhaus threw for a season-high 334 yards with three touchdowns and Washington State piled up 628 yards of offense, beating Utah State 34-21 to win the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl on Monday at Albertsons Stadium. Eckhaus completed 26 of 44 passes but also threw three interceptions for the Cougars (7-6), ... Read More »

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From football to hockey: Nick Saban’s new role with the Nashville Predators

By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nick Saban knows his strengths with seven national championships as a college football coach. He also understands how to put coaches and athletes in the best position to succeed. That’s what he hopes to bring to the NHL’s Nashville Predators after joining the franchise as a minority owner. “I’m no expert ... Read More »

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Georgia rewards athletic director Josh Brooks with raise and contract extension through 2031

By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia announced a contract extension and raise for athletic director Josh Brooks on Monday following back-to-back Southeastern Conference championships in football and national championships in women’s tennis, women’s track and equestrian. Georgia’s athletic association executive committee approved a contract extension for one year, through 2031, and an annual raise of $125,000 ... Read More »

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QB Bryce Young’s turnaround boosts Panthers’ playoff hopes

By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — There were plenty of question marks surrounding Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young entering the season, the most obvious being if he could win at the NFL level. But after going 6-22 as a starter in his first two seasons, the No. 1 overall pick in 2023 has given the playoff-starved organization ... Read More »

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ECHL players are on the verge of a strike as CBA talks reach an impasse

By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025

Members of the Professional Hockey Players’ Association have voted to authorize its bargaining committee to call for a strike if an agreement cannot be reached on a new collective bargaining agreement with the ECHL, union executive director Brian Ramsay said Monday. The ECHL in an update posted to its website said the union had informed ... Read More »

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Steelers WR DK Metcalf suspended 2 games following altercation with fan in Detroit

By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The NFL has suspended Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf for two games following an in-game altercation between Metcalf and a fan during the team’s victory over Detroit. The league ruled that Metcalf’s actions violated league policy, which specifies that “players may not enter the stands or otherwise confront fans at any ... Read More »

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David Green scores 23 to help Tulsa beat Denver 90-85 for ninth straight victory

By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — David Green had 23 points and Tulsa upped its win streak to nine with a 90-85 victory over Denver on Monday. Green shot 8 of 9 from the field and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line for the Golden Hurricane (12-1). Tylen Riley added 18 points and six rebounds. Myles ... Read More »

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John Harbaugh’s job security is now a legitimate topic with the Ravens on the brink of elimination

By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Unless something wild happens in the next two weeks, Baltimore’s 2025 season will be remembered as a colossal bust. It’s reached the point now where Ravens coach John Harbaugh is being asked about his job security. “There’s no such thing as ‘your’ job or ‘my’ job. We have responsibilities, and ... Read More »

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Steelers’ DK Metcalf suspended 2 games for altercation with Lions fan

By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has been suspended by the NFL for two games without pay over his altercation with a Detroit Lions fan on Sunday. The league said Metcalf’s actions violate league policy, which specifies that “players may not enter the stands or otherwise confront fans at any time on ... Read More »

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Brayden Maldonado scores 15 to lead Seattle University over UTSA 71-68

By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Brayden Maldonado’s 15 points helped Seattle University defeat UTSA 71-68 on Monday. Maldonado shot 4 of 9 from the field, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line for the Redhawks (11-2). Junseok Yeo scored 13 points and Austin Maurer added 11 with seven ... Read More »

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Josh Allen listed day to day with sore right foot, but expected to play against Eagles

By Canadian Press on December 22nd, 2025

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills coach Sean McDermott on Monday listed Josh Allen as day to day because of a sore right foot, but expects the starter to play this weekend, when Buffalo hosts the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. McDermott said the quarterback’s foot is sore, while adding Allen didn’t experience any ... Read More »

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