Category Archives: Sports
Playoff hopes for Packers, Dolphins on diverging paths
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - The Packers, beneficiaries of results from Christmas Eve games, did their part by beating the Dolphins 26-20 on Sunday. Green Bay (7-8) overcame a 10-point second-quarter de...
Dec 25, 2022
Kevin Payne, who led D.C. United to glory and was Toronto FC's first president, dies at 69
Kevin Payne, who helped D.C. United become Major League Soccer's first dynasty and went on to serve as president of Toronto FC, has died. He was 69. The Washington Post reported that Payne died Sunday...
Dec 25, 2022
Doncic, Mavs top Lakers 124-115 to celebrate Nowitzki statue
DALLAS (AP) - Luka Doncic scored 32 points, Tim Hardaway Jr. had 16 of his 26 points in a huge third quarter for Dallas and the Mavericks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 124-115 on Sunday. Christian Wood ...
Dec 25, 2022
Kathy Whitworth, winningest golfer in history, dies at 83
Kathy Whitworth set a benchmark in golf no one has ever touched, whether it was Sam Snead or Tiger Woods, Mickey Wright or Annika Sorenstam. Her 88 victories are the most by any player on a single pro...
Dec 25, 2022
Tagovailoa throws 3 picks, Packers defeat Dolphins 26-20
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Green Bay's defense intercepted Tua Tagovailoa three times in the fourth quarter to help the Packers come from behind to defeat the Miami Dolphins 26-20 and keep their playo...
Dec 25, 2022
Mavs unveil Nowitzki statue before Christmas game vs. Lakers
DALLAS (AP) - Dirk Nowitzki stood with his son Max, both ready to push the lever that would unveil the statue of the retired Dallas Mavericks star outside the team's arena. It already had been reveale...
Dec 25, 2022
Embiid, Harden help 76ers blow by Knicks to win 8th straight
NEW YORK (AP) - Joel Embiid scored 35 points, James Harden had 29 points and 13 assists and the Philadelphia 76ers blew by the New York Knicks in the final quarter, extending their winning streak to e...
Dec 25, 2022
Miscues, missed chances cost Raiders in loss to Steelers
PITTSBURGH (AP) - No miracle ending this time. Just more of the same for the Las Vegas Raiders. Essentially gifted a victory by New England last Sunday on one of the most improbable walk-off touchdown...
Dec 24, 2022
Steelers honour Franco by rallying past Raiders 13-10
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Kenny Pickett threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to George Pickens with 46 seconds remaining, and the Pittsburgh Steelers capped three days of tributes to the late Franco Harris with a 1...
Dec 24, 2022
Harris' widow on field in Pittsburgh as his No. 32 retired
PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pittsburgh Steelers retired Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris' No. 32 during a bittersweet ceremony on Saturday night at halftime of their game against the Las Vegas Raider...
Dec 24, 2022