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Bengals hope to get Shemar Stewart back this week. Tee Higgins in concussion protocol
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals are hoping to get one important player back on the field this week while keeping another from exiting the lineup. Rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart practiced Wednesday for the first time since suffering a knee injury Nov. 2 against Chicago, and there is optimism the team will activate him ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Billy Napier tasks himself with continuing to make history as James Madison’s coach
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — Billy Napier will be watching 12th-seeded James Madison’s College Football Playoff game against fifth-seeded Oregon with an eye toward the future. The former Florida coach was introduced Wednesday as the successor to Bob Chesney, who will leave James Madison for UCLA following the Dukes’ playoff run. “This place continues to make ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jeers as Real Madrid loses 2-1 to Man City and pressure grows on Alonso. Arsenal wins, PSG draws
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The pressure was already on Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso and a 2-1 defeat to Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday raised further questions about his future. Arsenal remains perfect in this season’s competition and three points clear at the top of the standings after a 3-0 win against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL is seeking a practice squad of officials, wants to base postseason assignments on performance
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
The NFL is seeking to create a practice squad of officials and wants postseason assignments to be based on performance rather than seniority. Those are among the key points league executive Troy Vincent emphasized to owners in a virtual meeting on Wednesday. The league and the NFL Referees Association have been negotiating a new collective ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!49ers return from late bye week refreshed and ready for playoff push
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers waited three months to get their long-awaited bye week and took advantage of the time off late in the season. Colton McKivitz spent time wine tasting in Napa. Christian McCaffrey rested up and spent time with his newborn daughter. Trent Williams went back home to Houston. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bills focus on themselves, not defending their AFC East title that’s on the line against New England
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — For Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins, the expectation of winning at New England on Sunday is more important than the motivation to prevent the Patriots from wrenching the AFC East title away from Buffalo. Of course, Dawkins on Wednesday said “it’s very important” for the Bills (9-4) to stop Drake ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL brass still concerned about Olympic rink at upcoming Milan Games
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
WINNIPEG — Josh Morrissey hopes he’ll soon have to officially think about what the hockey rink and ice conditions will be like at the upcoming Milan Olympics. The Winnipeg Jets defenceman is expected to be named to Canada’s roster later this month and would join other players wondering whether the main rink in Italy will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barcelona and Lyon top Women’s Champions League standings, Chelsea routs Roma
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
Ewa Pajor put Barcelona on course for a 3-1 win against Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday and moved within sight of Sam Kerr’s scoring record. Pajor’s opening goal in the 29th minute at Estadi Johan Cruyff was her 15th in 16 appearances in the group or league phase of European club soccer’s top ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woltemade’s return to Germany with Newcastle ends in Champions League frustration
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
Flashes of potential from Nick Woltemade and a team which can’t finish the job. It’s becoming a theme for Newcastle. Woltemade’s return to Germany ended with a frustrating 2-2 draw at Bayer Leverkusen after he had won the penalty which resulted in his team’s first goal. Newcastle created more than enough chances to win, hitting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher to remain with the NWSL’s Chicago Stars through 2026
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
Women’s World Cup winner and Olympic gold medalist Alyssa Naeher has re-signed with the Chicago Red Stars through 2026. The Stars announced Wednesday that the 37-year-old goalkeeper would return for her 10th season with the National Women’s Soccer League club. Naeher retired from the U.S. team at the end of 2024 after the team won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kyle Finnegan and Detroit Tigers agree to $19 million, 2-year contract, AP source says
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Right-hander Kyle Finnegan and the Detroit Tigers agreed to a $19 million, two-year contract pending a physical, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced. A 34-year-old who was an All-Star ... Read More »
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