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Soccer peace prize for Trump triggers complaints about Infantino to FIFA ethics investigators
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s public support for Donald Trump and a peace prize awarded to the U.S. president are the subjects of formal complaints to the global soccer body’s ethics investigators. FairSquare, a London-based human rights nonprofit, said Tuesday it filed requests for investigations into Infantino’s alleged breaches of FIFA’s statutory duty ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steelers WR DK Metcalf expected to play vs. Dolphins after going to the hospital for abdominal issue
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A brief hospital visit won’t keep Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf from playing next week against Miami. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Metcalf was hit in the abdomen at some point during Pittsburgh’s 27-22 victory in Baltimore on Sunday and remained behind when the issue persisted after Metcalf was treated with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police raid Argentine soccer clubs and AFA as part of investigation into alleged money laundering
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Federal police in Argentina carried out multiple raids Tuesday on the headquarters of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and at least 17 soccer clubs. The raids were part of a judicial investigation into alleged ties to financial services company Sur Finanzas, which is under investigation for alleged money laundering and tax ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cavalry FC captain/goalkeeper Marco Carducci to leave CPL club after seven seasons
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
CALGARY — Captain Marco Carducci, twice named the Canadian Premier League’s best goalkeeper, is leaving Cavalry FC after seven seasons. The Calgary-based team confirmed Carducci’s departure with his contract at an end. “This is not an easy decision by any means, but I’ve reached a point in my life and career where I’m ready for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colts sign 44-year-old Philip Rivers to practice squad with 2 quarterbacks injured, AP source says
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts signed 44-year-old Philip Rivers to the practice on Tuesday, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team had not yet made an official announcement. Rivers took his last NFL snap with the Colts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quarterback Philip Rivers, 44, comes out of retirement to join depleted Indianapolis Colts on practice squad
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Quarterback Philip Rivers, 44, comes out of retirement to join depleted Indianapolis Colts on practice squad. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schwarber going back to Philadelphia on a $150 million, five-year contract, according to reports
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Kyle Schwarber is going back to Philadelphia. Multiple outlets reported on Tuesday that Schwarber had agreed to a $150 million, five-year contract with the Phillies. ESPN was the first to report on the deal, citing unidentified sources. Schwarber had been one of the biggest names in free agency. His new contract ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NASCAR commissioner testifies to frustrating negotiations in Michael Jordan’s antitrust trial
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The commissioner of NASCAR testified Tuesday in Michael Jordan’s federal antitrust trial against the racing series to the frustrating two-plus years of negotiations on a new revenue sharing model with teams, noting that Jordan’s financial advisor would not compromise on key issues. Steve Phelps, who was president of NASCAR during the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AP women’s basketball player of the week is No. 4 UCLA’s Lauren Betts
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 5 of the season: Lauren Betts, UCLA The senior post opened Big Ten play with a double-double, setting season highs in points (24), rebounds (14) and blocks (5) in a win over previously unbeaten Oregon. She had 13 points and 11 rebounds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillies sign manager Rob Thomson to 1-year extension after 4 straight trips to playoffs
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies signed manager Rob Thomson to a one-year contract extension through the 2027 season after he led the team to four straight trips to the playoffs. The 62-year-old Thomson guided the Phillies to the 2022 World Series and the 2023 National League Championship Series and led them in 2024 and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Díaz agrees to $69M, 3-year deal with World Series champion Dodgers, AP source says, leaves Mets
By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Closer Edwin Díaz has agreed to a $69 million, three-year contract with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke Tuesday on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical. Díaz’s agreement includes deferred payments ... Read More »
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