National Sports
No. 3 Georgia is eager to make better Sugar Bowl memories while No. 6 Ole Miss eyes payback
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — For the Georgia Bulldogs and coach Kirby Smart, last year’s Sugar Bowl brought a heavy dose of sadness that had more to do with life — and the loss of it — than football. As fate would have it, the third-ranked Bulldogs (12-1, No. 3 seed CFP) are back one year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jackson Paveletzke scores 23 as Ohio beats Central Michigan 80-64
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Jackson Paveletzke scored 23 points to help Ohio defeat Central Michigan 80-64 on Tuesday. Paveletzke also had seven rebounds and nine assists for the Bobcats (7-7, 1-1 Mid-American Conference). JJ Kelly scored 15 points and Aidan Hadaway pitched in with 13 points, 11 rebounds and six assists. Tamario Adley finished ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NCAA tries to clarify NBA stance after Baylor’s addition of 2023 draft pick prompts criticism
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA said Tuesday it would not grant eligibility to any player who had signed an NBA contract after Baylor’s midseason addition of a 2023 draft pick who had been playing professionally in Europe prompted criticism from coaches across college basketball. The Bears announced the signing of 7-footer James Nnaji of Nigeria ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jordan Pyke scores 26 to lead Incarnate Word over Southeastern Louisiana 79-70
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Jordan Pyke had 26 points in Incarnate Word’s 79-70 victory over Southeastern Louisiana on Tuesday. Pyke also contributed six rebounds for the Cardinals (7-6, 2-2 Southland Conference). Tahj Staveskie scored 21 points and added six assists. Davion Bailey hit six 3-pointers and also scored 21. The Lions (4-9, 1-3) were led ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arsenal will end the year top of the Premier League after 4-1 statement win over Villa
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
Arsenal ensured it will end the year top of the Premier League after beating Aston Villa 4-1 at home in a powerful statement win on Tuesday with all goals scored in the second half. The fourth goal, scored by substitute Gabriel Jesus one minute after coming on, highlighted the depth of Arsenal’s bench this season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Louisiana Tech scores 17 in 4th quarter, beats Coastal Carolina 23-14 to win Independence Bowl
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — Trey Kukuk followed his fourth-quarter touchdown pass with a big run to set up Andrew Burnette’s go-ahead plunge in a 17-point fourth quarter, and Louisiana Tech rallied to beat Coastal Carolina 23-14 on Tuesday to win the Independence Bowl. Louisiana Tech (8-5) trailed 14-6 heading to the fourth quarter before Kukuk ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drastic course correction led Canada’s Keaton Verhoeff to world juniors
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS — Braeden Cootes remembers a very different Keaton Verhoeff. The pair from just outside Edmonton crossed paths at rinks growing up. Cootes was a forward. Verhoeff suited up as a goaltender. Their careers would take off and both are now living a dream playing for Canada at the world junior hockey championship. Cootes remains ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Logan Carey scores 26 to lead Maine to 104-66 victory over Maine-Fort Kent
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
ORONO, Maine (AP) — Logan Carey scored 26 points as Maine beat Maine-Fort Kent 104-66 on Tuesday. Carey also had five rebounds for the Black Bears (2-13). Ryan Mabrey scored 14 points while shooting 5 for 8, including 4 for 7 from beyond the arc. Keelan Steele shot 5 of 5 from the field and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Premier League leader Arsenal routs Aston Villa 4-1 to move 5 points ahead of City
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
Arsenal ensured it will end the year top of the Premier League after beating Aston Villa 4-1 at home in a powerful statement win on Tuesday. The fourth goal, scored by substitute Gabriel Jesus one minute after coming on, highlighted the depth of Arsenal’s bench this season and coach Mikel Arteta jubilantly high-fived his assistants ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. ready for Rose Bowl after sustaining leg injury in Big Ten championship
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Omar Cooper Jr.’s game-winning catch for No. 1 Indiana against Penn State is the kind of play that gets remembered forever, especially if the Hoosiers go on to claim their first national title. Cooper is ready for the next step in that College Football Playoff push, a quarterfinal game at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buccaneers are focused on playing the Panthers, knowing they’ll need help to win the NFC South
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers showed up for practice on Tuesday for the first time since losing control of their playoff hopes. After a major collapse, the Buccaneers need help to get in. First, they must beat Carolina on Saturday to snap a four-game losing streak. Then, the Falcons have to lose ... Read More »
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