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Colts playoff hopes teetering with QB Daniel Jones out for season and backup Riley Leonard also hurt
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts confirmed their worst fear Monday. Starting quarterback Daniel Jones suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during another devastating loss at Jacksonville. Then came more bad news. Backup Riley Leonard arrived at the team complex with an injured right knee. It’s a two-punch combination the Colts (8-5) simply cannot afford ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cole Palmer rested for Chelsea’s Champions League visit to Atalanta
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
BERGAMO, Italy (AP) — Cole Palmer, who has only just returned from injury, will be rested for Chelsea’s Champions League trip to Atalanta on Tuesday. The England forward made his first start since September for his club in Saturday’s goalless Premier League draw at Bournemouth. “Cole is in part of his process in this moment,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida guard Boogie Fland still looking for his rhythm with a homecoming on tap
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida guard Boogie Fland bought a hundred tickets for friends and family to watch him play at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. It will be an expensive homecoming. Fland grew up in the Bronx and will play at the iconic venue for the second time in as many seasons when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran winger David Choiniere leaves Forge after seven seasons with CPL powerhouse
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
HAMILTON — Forge FC has confirmed the departure of winger David Choiniere after seven seasons with the Canadian Premier League powerhouse. The 28-year-old Choiniere has been linked to expansion FC Supra by Quebec media. Choiniere, whose younger brother is Canadian international Mathieu Choiniere, made 191 appearances across all competitions with Forge, recording 31 goals and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps extend homegrown goalkeeper Isaac Boehmer
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have extended backup goalkeeper Isaac Boehmer. The ‘Caps announced the move Monday, saying the new contract runs through 2027 with a club option for 2028. Boehmer, 24, has made 18 appearances across all competitions since joining the Major League Soccer team in 2020. He started all 10 of Vancouver’s Canadian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Connor McDavid says confidence rising as Edmonton Oilers aim for third straight win
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
EDMONTON — While a three-game winning streak is modest by many standards, it would be a significant milestone for the inconsistent Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers haven’t won three straight this season and will look to end that pattern Tuesday when they entertain the Buffalo Sabres (11-13-4). The Sabres have lost their last two, while the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sanders named Browns’ starting QB for rest of season as decisions about 2-point plays still debated
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
Not even Shedeur Sanders being named Cleveland’s starting quarterback the rest of the season on Monday could quiet the second-guessing about Kevin Stefanski’s failed 2-point conversion decisions in the 31-29 loss to Tennessee. The two conversions on Sunday were poorly executed, and brought up the debate of when does playing it safe with a young ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minor-league Macclesfield to host holder Crystal Palace in FA Cup 3rd round
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — English FA Cup holder Crystal Palace will travel to sixth-tier Macclesfield in the third round next month after the draw was made Monday. Macclesfield, one of four minor-league clubs still in the FA Cup, sits 14th in the National League North. In its previous guise as Macclesfield Town, the team reached the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rogers credits Campbell for making Iowa State job too good to pass up and setting him up for success
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
Jimmy Rogers admired Iowa State football from afar as Matt Campbell was leading the Cyclones through the best 10 years in program history, and he had designs on the coaching job long before it was open. So much so, in fact, that when athletic director Jamie Pollard offered him the opportunity to be Campbell’s successor, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wrexham’s owners add US-based private equity firm Apollo Sports Capital to boost rising soccer club
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
WREXHAM, Wales (AP) — Wrexham’s celebrity owners have sold a minority stake in their on-the-rise soccer club to Apollo Sports Capital, a U.S.-based private equity firm. The deal, which was announced on Monday with no terms disclosed, includes investment by Apollo in the redevelopment of Wrexham’s stadium and the surrounding area in the small Welsh ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hockey at the Winter Olympics will be played on shorter ice than NHL dimensions
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
MILAN (AP) — Hockey, one of the premier events at the Winter Olympics and one that is welcoming NHL players back for the first time in more than a decade, will take place on ice that is shorter than NHL-regulation size. Men’s and women’s games at two arenas will be played in rinks that are ... Read More »
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