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NFL playoffs to miss Mahomes, Brady and Manning for first time since 1998 season
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
John Elway and Dan Marino were still starting quarterbacks, Tom Brady was a little-known college player at Michigan and at least six starting quarterbacks for potential 2025 playoffs teams weren’t even alive the last time the NFL had a postseason like this. With Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs officially eliminated from playoff contention, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays newcomer Cody Ponce takes page from playbook of his brother-in-law, NFL star George Kittle
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — After a short and unsuccessful stint in the major leagues, Cody Ponce was pitching in Asia and still trying to find a mental approach that worked for him on the mound. So he started emulating his brother-in-law, NFL star George Kittle. That led to a huge turnaround for Ponce and a $30 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local players Chan, Gardiner turn hometown heroes for Vancouver Goldeneyes
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
VANCOUVER — A few months ago, Katie Chan was playing hockey overseas. Now she’s scoring goals in front of a hometown crowd. The 22-year-old forward from Richmond, B.C., notched her first PWHL goal in dramatic fashion and helped bring her Vancouver Goldeneyes to a 2-1 win over the Ottawa Charge on Tuesday. Hannah Miller set ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Goaltender Fowler distraught with costly miscue in Montreal debut
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
MONTREAL — It is often said that hockey is a game of mistakes. Montreal Canadiens rookie goaltender Jacob Fowler readily admits he made a pretty costly one on the Philadelphia Flyers’ third goal of Tuesday night’s game, scored with under a minute to play in the second period. Fowler misplayed the puck behind his own ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs still trying to find consistency despite 3-2 win over Blackhawks
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
TORONTO — For 50 minutes, it seemed like nothing could get the Toronto Maple Leafs to play with any kind of urgency. Not head coach Craig Berube yelling at them, not the fans at Scotiabank Arena booing them. Defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson scored with 9:59 left to play — shortly after another round of booing — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Q&A: Marie-Philip Poulin talks 2025, being ‘Captain Clutch,’ playing alongside Stacey
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
MONTREAL — Marie-Philip Poulin’s exploits on the ice are well-documented. She’s “Captain Clutch,” the scorer of three game-winning goals in Olympic gold-medal games. Even at 34, Poulin delivered one of her best individual years in 2025, winning the PWHL, IIHF and world women’s hockey championship MVP awards. But what’s she like off ice? The Canadian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Q&A: Marie-Philip Poulin talks 2025, being ‘Captain Clutch,’ playing alongside Stacey
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
MONTREAL — Marie-Philip Poulin’s exploits on the ice are well-documented. She’s “Captain Clutch,” the scorer of three game-winning goals in Olympic gold-medal games. Even at 34, Poulin delivered one of her best individual years in 2025, winning the PWHL, IIHF and world women’s hockey championship MVP awards. But what’s she like off ice? The Canadian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Q&A: Marie-Philip Poulin talks 2025, being ‘Captain Clutch,’ playing alongside Stacey
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
MONTREAL — Marie-Philip Poulin’s exploits on the ice are well-documented. She’s “Captain Clutch,” the scorer of three game-winning goals in Olympic gold-medal games. Even at 34, Poulin delivered one of her best individual years in 2025, winning the PWHL, IIHF and world women’s hockey championship MVP awards. But what’s she like off ice? The Canadian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Q&A: Marie-Philip Poulin talks 2025, being ‘Captain Clutch,’ playing alongside Stacey
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
MONTREAL — Marie-Philip Poulin’s exploits on the ice are well-documented. She’s “Captain Clutch,” the scorer of three game-winning goals in Olympic gold-medal games. Even at 34, Poulin delivered one of her best individual years in 2025, winning the PWHL, IIHF and world women’s hockey championship MVP awards. But what’s she like off ice? The Canadian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harris leads South Alabama against UL Monroe after 20-point game
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
South Alabama Jaguars (8-3) at UL Monroe Warhawks (3-8) Monroe, Louisiana; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: South Alabama visits UL Monroe after Chaze Harris scored 20 points in South Alabama’s 58-57 loss to the North Texas Mean Green. The Warhawks are 3-1 on their home court. UL Monroe has a 1-7 record against opponents ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robinson and UAB host Cleveland State
By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025
Cleveland State Vikings (4-8, 0-2 Horizon League) at UAB Blazers (7-4) Birmingham, Alabama; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UAB hosts Cleveland State after Ahmad Robinson scored 25 points in UAB’s 86-85 loss to the Troy Trojans. The Blazers have gone 4-2 at home. UAB leads the AAC in rebounding, averaging 38.9 boards. Evan Chatman ... Read More »
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