National Sports
Photo Gallery: Da Silva implementing horses into wellness program
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
Long before learning how to harness the raw power of a thoroughbred racehorse, champion jockey Eurico Rosa da Silva experienced the therapeutic powers of the animal’s inner strength. Da Silva, 50, was verbally abused and tormented by his father growing up in Brazil, driven to the brink of suicide. As early as age four or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arsenal beats Crystal Palace in penalty shootout to reach League Cup semifinals
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Arsenal will face Chelsea in the English League Cup semifinals after beating Crystal Palace 8-7 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in normal time Tuesday. Kepa Arrizabalaga stopped Maxence Lacroix’s spot kick to seal the shootout victory at Emirates Stadium. Lacroix’s own goal in the 80th minute had given Arsenal the lead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets placing QB Justin Fields on injured reserve, ending disappointing season
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets are placing quarterback Justin Fields on season-ending injured reserve with a knee injury that has sidelined him the past three games. Coach Aaron Glenn announced the decision on Tuesday to sit Fields for the final two games. Fields, who signed a two-year, $40 million deal — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran goalkeeper Sean Johnson says goodbye, makes Toronto FC departure official
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
TORONTO — Veteran goalkeeper Sean Johnson has confirmed he will not be returning to Toronto FC next season. The news was not unexpected given Toronto had announced in late October that it was declining the 2026 contract option on the 36-year-old ‘keeper. But Johnson made it official Tuesday, saying farewell in a social media post. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Left-hander Sean Newcomb and the Chicago White Sox agree to a $4.5 million, 1-year contract
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Left-hander Sean Newcomb and the Chicago White Sox agreed Tuesday to a $4.5 million, one-year contract. The 32-year-old was 2-5 with a 2.73 and two saves in five starts and 43 relief appearances last season for the Boston Red Sox and the Athletics, who acquired him on May 27 for $100,000. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All-Star first baseman Ryan O’Hearn and Pirates agree to a $29 million, 2-year deal, AP source says
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates took another step toward being a contender in 2026, agreeing to a $29 million, two-year contract with All-Star first baseman/outfielder Ryan O’Hearn designed to give one of the worst offenses in the majors a boost. A person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Tuesday that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Martha Stewart joins Snoop Dogg as minority owner of Swansea soccer club
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
SWANSEA, Wales (AP) — Martha Stewart has joined pal Snoop Dogg as a minority owner of Welsh soccer team Swansea. The former Premier League club, which plays in the English second division, didn’t disclose financial details in Tuesday’s announcement about the American businesswoman and media personality. Stewart, 84, was in attendance last Friday for Swansea’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shedeur Sanders continues to focus on present, not on how Cleveland Browns might look next season
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Plenty of people have opinions on where Shedeur Sanders factors at quarterback for the Cleveland Browns heading into next season. The person at the center of the debate though isn’t spending time looking ahead to 2026, especially with two games remaining this season. “I live in the present. I’m focused on this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Benzema’s goal propels Al-Ittihad to victory in Asian Champions League
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Karim Benzema’s second-half strike was enough to give Al-Ittihad a 1-0 win over Nasaf Qarshi of Uzbekistan on Tuesday, placing the Saudi title holders within sight of the Asian Champions League Elite knockout round. The French striker volleyed home from close range at the far post after 57 minutes, meeting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!John Mobley Jr., Bruce Thornton help Ohio State cruise past Grambling 89-63
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — John Mobley Jr. had 20 points and Bruce Thornton scored 18 to propel Ohio State to an 89-63 victory over Grambling on Tuesday. Mobley made 6 of 10 shots with five 3-pointers for the Buckeyes (9-3), who are 7-1 at home. Thornton shot 6 for 10 from the floor and 6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All-Star first baseman Ryan O’Hearn to a $29 million, 2-year deal, AP source says
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates took another step toward being a contender in 2026, agreeing to a $29 million, two-year contract with All-Star first baseman/outfielder Ryan O’Hearn designed to give one of the worst offenses in the majors a boost. A person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Tuesday that ... Read More »
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