National Sports
Vikings safety Josh Metellus to have season-ending shoulder surgery after playing through the injury
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings safety Josh Metellus was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday, ending his season early for shoulder surgery after playing with the injury for the last three weeks. Metellus, who signed a three-year, $36 million contract extension before the season, had 86 tackles, a career-high six passes defensed and two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chelsea and Bayern take Women’s Champions League quarterfinal spots on hectic night of games
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
Chelsea and Bayern Munich advanced to the quarterfinals of the Women’s Champions League as the league phase ended with a hectic night of nine simultaneous games Wednesday, as Juventus and Real Madrid head for the playoffs. Headers from Lucy Bronze and Sam Kerr lifted Chelsea to a 2-1 win at two-time Champions League winner Wolfsburg ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Justin Bruihl traded from Toronto to Cleveland, which cuts 2024 postseason star Jhonkensy Noel
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Left-hander Justin Bruihl was traded Wednesday from the Toronto Blue Jays to the Cleveland Guardians, who cut 2024 postseason star Jhonkensy Noel to open a roster spot. Toronto received cash from Cleveland in the trade. Noel, who was designated for assignment, hit a tying, two-run homer with two outs in the ninth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Ravens need to rally to make the playoffs. Their poor home record is a big reason why
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens can expect a playoff-type atmosphere this weekend when they host the New England Patriots under the lights on national television. In the past, this type of environment seemed to bring out the best in the Ravens, but that hasn’t been the case this year. “I think we ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kentucky coach Will Stein hires Jay Bateman as defensive coordinator
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky coach Will Stein has hired Jay Bateman from Texas A&M as his first defensive coordinator with the Wildcats. Bateman has the same job with Texas A&M with the Aggies seeded seventh and hosting No. 10 Miami on Saturday in the College Football Playoffs. “His ability to develop players, create disruptive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Matt (Ginja Ninja) Campbell beaten at world darts championships in London
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
LONDON — American Adam Sevada, in his tournament debut, defeated Canadian Matt (Ginja Ninja) Campbell in first-round play Wednesday at the five-million-pound ($9.22-million) Paddy Power World Darts Championship. Sevada won 3-1, with Campbell tying the match at one set apiece — scoring 96 with a triple-20 and double-18 to take the set three legs to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian snowboarder, world champion Liam Brearley out of Olympic Games with injury
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
TORONTO — World champion slopestyle snowboarder Liam Brearley will not compete in the Olympic Games because of a knee injury that required surgery. The 22-year-old from Gravenhurst, Ont., injured his knee and ankle while training in November. Brearley claimed world championship slopestyle gold in Engadin, Switzerland, in March with a dominating second run of 90.15 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rivers says Bucks don’t need to make wholesale changes as they attempt to break out of slump
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers remains confident in his team and doesn’t plan on making any major changes in the wake of a 45-point loss to Brooklyn that matched the Nets’ most lopsided win in franchise history. The Bucks (11-16) haven’t won two straight games since Oct. 28-30 as they struggle to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dew won’t seek B.C. Conservative leadership, says party can’t chase ‘squirrels’
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
VICTORIA — Kelowna, B.C., MLA Gavin Dew says he doesn’t want to lead the B.C. Conservatives, citing family reasons. But he says whoever wins the contest should be the “unifier” of a party that isn’t focused on culture wars and “chasing after squirrels” Dew says he hopes the upcoming race to lead British Columbia’s Opposition ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mbappé scores twice in Real Madrid’s narrow Copa del Rey win over 3rd-tier Talavera
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Real Madrid beat third-division club Talavera 3-2 in the round of 32 of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday. Mbappé converted a 41st-minute penalty and sealed the victory late in the second half with a shot from outside the area for his 10th goal in his last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LB D’Marco Jackson is making the most of his starting opportunity with the Chicago Bears
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — D’Marco Jackson felt he just needed a chance to play. He found that opportunity in Chicago. Jackson was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week on Wednesday in another special moment for the third-year linebacker who stepped up when the Bears were hit hard by injuries at his position. He ... Read More »
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