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Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes begins rehab after knee surgery with eye on Week 1 return in 2026
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has begun rehab following surgery to repair two torn ligaments in his left knee, and the team is optimistic the two-time MVP could be back early next season — perhaps even by the time Kansas City plays Week 1. Rick Burkholder, their vice president of sports ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Knicks won’t hang an NBA Cup championship banner at Madison Square Garden, AP source says
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks will not raise a banner at Madison Square Garden to commemorate their NBA Cup championship, a person with knowledge of the decision said Wednesday. The Knicks do plan to celebrate the title in front of their fans Friday, when they play their first home game since winning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dandjinou headlines Canada’s short track speedskating team for Milan Cortina Olympics
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
MONTREAL — Crystal Globe winners William Dandjinou and Courtney Sarault will lead Canada’s short-track speedskating team into the Milan Cortina Olympics. The Canadian Olympic Committee and Speed Skating Canada announced the 10 athletes who will represent the country at the Winter Games in February on Wednesday at a downtown Montreal event. The team also features ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fantasy plays: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 16
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
Week 16 in fantasy football is where preparation beats panic. By now, roles are defined, tendencies are exposed and the difference between winning and going home often comes down to avoiding the wrong matchup rather than chasing the perfect one. These are the plays and fades that give you the clearest edge this week. Quarterbacks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oklahoma and Alabama to meet for third time in 13 months with Rose Bowl quarterfinal on the line
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma and Alabama will meet Friday for third time in 13 months in the most significant game of their budding rivalry. Last year, underdog Oklahoma stunned the Crimson Tide 24-3 and cost the Crimson Tide a spot in the College Football Playoff. Last month, Oklahoma won 23-21 at Alabama in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians Brunet, Clarke-Tosczak take different roads hopefully leading to the MLS
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
Charles-Emile Brunet and Nikos Clarke-Tosczak took different routes to the MLS College Showcase, but both hope their road leads to Thursday’s MLS SuperDraft. The two were the lone Canadians among the 45 players invited to the Dec. 10-13 combine in Mesa, Ariz. Brunet, a sophomore at Southern Methodist University, is a creative midfielder who excelled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winter Olympics 2026: How to watch and key things to know about the Milan Cortina Games
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
The countdown is on for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. The torch relay is already underway and some of the top athletes are already making headlines. There are 16 sports in all, including some never seen before, and 116 gold medals are waiting to be awarded. This will be the most spread-out Winter Games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!World Cup winner to get $50M from richer prize pool, half of Chelsea’s payday at Club World Cup
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The winner of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million from a $655 million prize pool, FIFA said Wednesday in announcing record financial rewards for teams in a tournament with ticket prices that have sparked outcries. The champion’s figure is up from $42 million won by Argentina in 2022 and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Detroit Tigers, closer Kenley Jansen finalize $11 million, 1-year contract with 2026 club option
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Closer Kenley Jansen and the Detroit Tigers finalized an $11 million, one-year contract on Wednesday that includes a club option for 2026. Jansen, fourth on the career list with 476 saves, gets a $9 million salary next season and the Tigers hold a $12 million option with a $2 million buyout. A ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘He didn’t want to give it up’: How NHLers end up with their jersey numbers
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
Drew Doughty had the same digit stitched on his back since junior. The Los Angeles Kings defenceman got No. 8 to match his birthday when he joined the Ontario Hockey League’s Guelph Storm and kept it after making the NHL. Doughty, a two-time Stanley Cup champion and two-time Olympic gold medallist, wore the same number ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary Stampeders re-sign rushing leader Dedrick Mills to two-year extension
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders have signed rushing leader Dedrick Mills to a two-year contract through the CFL 2027 season, the team announced Wednesday. Mills was eligible to become a free agent on Feb. 10. The 28-year-old from Waycross, Ga., led the league with a career-high 1,409 rushing yards in 2025 en route to earning ... Read More »
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