National Sports
Rutgers running back Antwan Raymond captures Jon Cornish Trophy
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
VANCOUVER — Rutgers running back Antwan Raymond was awarded the 2025 Jon Cornish Trophy on Wednesday. The award is given annually to the top Canadian player in NCAA football. Raymond, of Montreal, becomes the first Quebec-born player to claim the honour. Raymond ran for 1,241 yards (5.1-yard average) and 13 TDs this season for Rutgers. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Hockey Canada executive Bullock named Rugby Canada’s high-performance director
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
Rugby Canada has named former Hockey Canada executive Shawn Bullock its new high-performance director. Bullock, who has served as a consultant to Rugby Canada since September 2022, comes from Nordiq Canada — the governing federation for cross-country skiing in Canada — where in May he was named interim high performance director. He was with Hockey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Crimson Tide quarterback AJ McCarron ends campaign for Alabama lieutenant governor
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Former University of Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron announced Wednesday that he is ending his campaign for lieutenant governor of Alabama to pursue a sports-related opportunity. McCarron did not disclose the details of the new position but said “football is calling my name once again.” The announcement comes two months after McCarron ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twins change lead owner from one Pohlad to another, as 3 new investor groups become limited partners
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Twins ownership has finalized the purchase of portions of the franchise by three different investors, limited partnerships the Pohlad family sought for a fresh infusion of cash and strategy after deciding earlier this year to retain control of the club. The Twins also announced Wednesday a plan to make Tom Pohlad ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!De Fougerollles, Chisholm named Canada Soccer Young Players of the Year
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
Luc De Fougerolles and Olivia Chisholm have been named Canada Soccer’s 2025 Young Players of the Year. This year’s award covers players born in 2005 or later with the winners chosen by Canadian youth team programs. With star defender Moise Bombito sidelined by injury, the 20-year-old De Fougerolles played an important role for the Canadian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Five finalists for Harlon Hill Trophy are on AP Division II All-America football teams
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
Five of the eight finalists for the Harlon Hill Trophy are represented on The Associated Press Division II All-America football teams announced Wednesday. Quarterbacks Jack Strand of MSU Moorhead, Gavin Sukup of the University of Indianapolis and Drew Nash of Western Colorado along with running backs Curtis Allen of Virginia Union and Andrew Miller of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s Club World Cup dates confirmed for January 2028
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The inaugural Women’s Club World Cup will be staged in January 2028, FIFA said Wednesday. No host nation has been confirmed, but the dates — Jan. 5-30 — likely means the tournament will be staged in a country with a warm climate at that time of the year. In March, FIFA ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BC’s Bryce Steele, who fought cancer to keep playing, is 1 of 3 Comeback Player of the Year winners
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
Boston College linebacker Bryce Steele, who overcame several bouts with cancer to continue playing football, was one of three winners of college football’s Comeback Player of the Year Award announced Wednesday. Also honored were Liberty defensive back Christian Bodnar, who resumed his career this season after recovering from brain inflammation caused by his immune system’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sophia Wilson is returning to the Portland Thorns for the 2026 season
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Sophia Wilson is returning to the Portland Thorns for the 2026 season. The 25-year-old U.S. national team star has exercised the player option of her contract for an additional year, the National Women’s Soccer League team announced Wednesday. Terms of the deal were not revealed, but Sportico reported the option was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fourth T20 between India and South Africa called off due to excessive fog
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
LUCKNOW, India (AP) — The fourth Twenty20 match between India and South Africa was called off without a ball being bowled on Wednesday due to excessive fog. The umpires made the decision to abandon the match after several inspections of the ground. India leads the five-match series 2-1 with the finale in Ahmedabad on Friday. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!World Cup winner to get record $50 million jackpot. Still less than half offered at Club World Cup
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The winner of the 2026 World Cup will receive a record jackpot of $50 million, FIFA said Wednesday. That figure is up from $42 million in 2022 and $38 million in 2018. But it is still less than half of what was on offer at the much less-hyped Club World Cup ... Read More »
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