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Nick Saban purchases minority stake in NHL’s Nashville Predators
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban has purchased a minority stake in the NHL’s Nashville Predators. Predators chairman and majority owner Bill Haslam announced Tuesday the purchase made by Dream Sports Ventures LLC, an entity controlled by Saban and business partner Joe Agresti. “Although I am now retired as a coach, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Injured Davante Adams not ruled out by McVay for Rams’ Thursday night showdown with Seahawks
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Receiver Davante Adams has not been ruled out for the Los Angeles Rams’ showdown at Seattle on Thursday night despite his hamstring injury. Coach Sean McVay said the NFC-leading Rams (11-3) likely will wait until game time to make a final decision on the availability of the NFL’s touchdown receptions leader. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reliever Gregory Soto and Pittsburgh Pirates finalize $7.75 million, 1-year contract
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
PITTBURGH (AP) — Two-time All-Star reliever Gregory Soto and the Pittsburgh Pirates finalized a $7.75 million, one-year contract on Tuesday. Soto gives the Pirates an experienced left-handed option in a bullpen that will get a makeover in 2026 after relievers Colin Holderman and Dauri Moreta were designated for assignment last month. The 30-year-old is 15-34 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 5 LSU routs Morgan State 91-33 in eighth win this season by 50 points or more
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Mikaylah Williams and Flau’Jae Johnson scored 14 points apiece and No. 5 LSU overwhelmed Morgan State 91-33 on Tuesday. Despite the 11 a.m. tipoff, the Tigers (12-0) fed off the energy of thousands of school kids attending LSU’s annual field trip game. It was the Tigers’ eighth win this season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Skate Canada to stop hosting events in Alberta due to sports gender law
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
Skate Canada says it won’t host national and international-level events in Alberta, citing provincial law that restricts transgender athletes from participating in female-only sports. The organization said in a statement Tuesday that its decision was made following its assessment of Alberta’s Fairness and Safety in Sport Act, which took effect Sept. 1. Skate Canada says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Skate Canada to cancel Alberta events due to sports gender law
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
Skate Canada says it won’t host national and international-level events in Alberta, citing provincial law that restricts transgender athletes from participating in female-only sport divisions. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ousmane Dembélé and Aitana Bonmatí named best players at FIFA awards
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Ousmane Dembélé and Aitana Bonmatí were named the best players of 2025 at the FIFA awards on Tuesday, adding to their prize collection after also winning the men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or this year. Dembélé starred for Paris Saint-Germain in its first Champions League title win and Bonmatí was a standout ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ose Okojie posts double-double to help Howard fend off Drexel 74-66
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ose Okojie totaled 17 points and 10 rebounds to help Howard fend off Drexel 74-66 on Tuesday. Okojie made 6 of 10 shots with a 3-pointer and all four of his free throws for the Bison (8-5), who upped their win streak to four with their first road win in their fourth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets release wide receiver Allen Lazard after nearly 3 disappointing seasons
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
Allen Lazard came to the New York Jets with a big contract and high expectations. He’s leaving after almost three disappointing seasons. The Jets released the veteran wide receiver on Tuesday, cutting ties with Lazard after his role diminished significantly this season even as the offense struggled to produce. With three games left in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!USC and Brown cancel men’s basketball game after mass shooting on RI campus
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The men’s basketball game between Brown and Southern California scheduled for Sunday in Los Angeles has been canceled. So has the women’s game against Monmouth, which was set for Sunday in Rhode Island. Brown athletic officials announced both cancellations Tuesday. USC said the schools mutually agreed on the decision following the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to $60 after global fan backlash
By Canadian Press on December 16th, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams’ most loyal fans following a global backlash and some will get $60 seats for the final instead of being asked to pay $4,185. FIFA said Tuesday that $60 tickets will be made available for every game at the tournament in North ... Read More »
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