December 7th, 2025

National Sports

Doncic returns to Lakers’ lineup following birth of daughter, James back from nagging sciatica

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Luka Doncic and LeBron James returned to the Los Angeles Lakers’ lineup Sunday night for a game against Philadelphia. Doncic missed the last two games as he traveled to his hometown of Ljubljana, Slovenia where fiancee Anamaria Golte gave birth to their daughter, Oliva. James sat out Friday night against Boston with ... Read More »

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Wilson, Veesar push No. 16 North Carolina past Georgetown, 81-61

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Caleb Wilson and Henry Veesar both collected double-doubles as No. 16 North Carolina pulled away from visiting Georgetown in the second half to win 81-61. Wilson tallied 20 points and 14 rebounds, while Veesar totaled 18 points and 15 boards for the Tar Heels (8-1). Derek Dixon and Luka Bogavac ... Read More »

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Wright State takes down Green Bay 86-58

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

FAIRBORN, Ohio (AP) — Michael Cooper scored 23 points as Wright State beat Green Bay 86-58 on Sunday. Cooper shot 7 of 13 from the field, including 3 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 7 from the line for the Raiders (5-5, 1-1 Horizon League). Michael Imariagbe shot 7 of 7 from ... Read More »

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No longer an MVP contender, Baker Mayfield says ‘we should be frustrated’ after Bucs’ latest loss

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — As the final seconds ticked off the clock, a frustrated Baker Mayfield lingered on the bench for a moment before standing and making his way to the Tampa Bay locker room. Sunday’s 24-20 loss to lowly division rival New Orleans dropped the Buccaneers (7-6) into a tie with Carolina for first ... Read More »

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Broncos beat Raiders 24-17 to extend winning streak to 10 games as Geno Smith injured

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bo Nix passed for 212 yards and rushed for a touchdown, and the Denver Broncos didn’t fall behind for the first time this season as they defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 24-17 on Sunday. The Raiders lost quarterback Geno Smith, who injured his right hand and shoulder in the third quarter ... Read More »

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Northwestern State secures 76-68 win against SE Louisiana

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

HAMMOND, La. (AP) — Micah Thomas’ 18 points helped Northwestern State defeat SE Louisiana 76-68 on Sunday. Thomas shot 5 of 14 from the field, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 7 for 8 from the line for the Demons (2-7, 1-1 Southland Conference). Justin Redmond scored 17 points while going 6 ... Read More »

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Capitals place goalie Charlie Lindgren, forward Ryan Leonard on injured reserve

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Capitals placed goalie Charlie Lindgren and forward Ryan Leonard on injured reserve Sunday night before their game against Columbus. Washington recalled forward Bogdan Trineyev and goalie Clay Stevenson from Hershey of the American Hockey League. Lindgren (upper body) was a late scratch Friday night before a 4-3 shootout loss at ... Read More »

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Belmont beats Middle Tennessee 83-62

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Nic McClain’s 20 points helped Belmont defeat Middle Tennessee 83-62 on Sunday. McClain shot 8 of 14 from the field, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 1 for 3 from the line for the Bruins (9-1). Tyler Lundblade added 15 points while shooting 6 for 10, including 3 ... Read More »

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No. 7 Maryland scores 10 points in less than a minute to beat Minnesota in double OT, 100-99

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Saylor Poffenbarger had 30 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 7 Maryland scored 10 straight points with less than a minute remaining in double overtime to beat Minnesota 100-99 on Sunday. Oluchi Okananwa had 25 points and eight rebounds for the Terrapins (11-0, 1-0 in the Big Ten), who trailed 99-90 with ... Read More »

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Ravens lose grasp on first place when Likely TD turns into a drop

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

BALTIMORE (AP) — Isaiah Likely clasped his hands around the football in the end zone and took a couple of steps forward. The referee signaled a touchdown, and the Baltimore Ravens and their fans began to celebrate the go-ahead score in the fourth quarter of a pivotal game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. An instant later, ... Read More »

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Louisiana Tech defeats Ecclesia 89-37

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

RUSTON, La. (AP) — Kaden Cooper scored 20 points as Louisiana Tech beat Ecclesia 89-37 on Sunday. Cooper added eight rebounds, three steals, and three blocks for the Bulldogs (5-3). Avery Thomas scored 17 points and added eight rebounds. AJ Bates had 14 points, while adding 10 assists. The Royals were led in scoring by ... Read More »

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