December 12th, 2025
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B.C. rescuers remove rope wrapped around sea lion’s neck after weeks-long effort

By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025

VANCOUVER — Marine mammal rescuers in British Columbia say a weeks-long operation has successfully freed a sea lion from a rope wrapped around its neck that was causing “rapidly worsening injuries.” The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society says the female Steller sea lion was spotted on Nov. 7 near Cowichan Bay off Vancouver Island, ... Read More »

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Kenny Pickett to start for Raiders against Eagles with Geno Smith out

By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Kenny Pickett will start at quarterback for the Raiders against his former team when Las Vegas visits Philadelphia on Sunday with Geno Smith out because of back and shoulder injuries. Smith injured his right shoulder and hand in the third quarter of Sunday’s 24-17 loss to Denver. Coach Pete Carroll said ... Read More »

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Štulić scores first Serie A goal to give Lecce a vital win over Pisa

By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025

LECCE, Italy (AP) — Serbian striker Nikola Štulić scored his first Serie A goal to give Lecce a vital 1-0 home win against fellow struggler Pisa on Friday. The match featured two of the three lowest scoring clubs in the league and featured just two shots on target in total. Lecce had slightly the better ... Read More »

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Canadian right-hander Soroka, Diamondbacks finalize $7.5 million, 1-year contract

By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025

PHOENIX (AP) — Canadian right-hander Michael Soroka and the Arizona Diamondbacks finalized a $7.5 million, one-year contract on Friday. The 28-year-old from Calgary is expected to bolster the back of the D-backs’ starting rotation. He was 3-8 with a 4.52 ERA last season, starting 16 games for the Washington Nationals before getting traded to the ... Read More »

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Angers beats struggling Nantes 4-1 in French league

By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025

PARIS (AP) — Angers moved into the top half of the French league with a 4-1 home win over struggling Nantes on Friday. The visitor came into the game with a new coach after Ahmed Kantari replaced Luís Castro on Thursday but there was no bump for a side that has now gone seven games ... Read More »

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Right-hander Michael Soroka and Arizona Diamondbacks finalize a $7.5 million, 1-year contract

By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025

PHOENIX (AP) — Right-hander Michael Soroka and the Arizona Diamondbacks finalized a $7.5 million, one-year contract on Friday. The 28-year-old Soroka is expected to bolster the back of the D-backs’ starting rotation. He was 3-8 with a 4.52 ERA last season, starting 16 games for the Washington Nationals before getting traded to the Chicago Cubs, ... Read More »

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Stadium renos force Atletico Ottawa to shift CONCACAF Champions Cup game to Hamilton

By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025

Atletico Ottawa will shift its CONCACAF Champions Cup first-round game with Nashville SC to Forge FCs Hamilton Stadium due to renovations at Ottawa’s TD Place Stadium. The Canadian Premier League champion will face the MLS side in the first leg Feb. 17 in Hamilton, with the rematch Feb. 24 at Geodis Park in Nashville. Forge, ... Read More »

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Poilievre says Carney trying to manipulate his way to majority with floor-crossings

By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Prime Minister Mark Carney needs to stop trying to manipulate his way to the majority government Canadians denied him in the spring election by courting floor-crossers. On Thursday, Ontario MP Michael Ma became the second person to leave the Conservative benches and join the Liberals in as many ... Read More »

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A timeline of what happened after Longueuil police opened fire on a teenager

By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025

MONTREAL — A 15-year-old boy was shot dead by Longueuil police in September, triggering an investigation into how the police force just south of Montreal handled the fatal call. But new allegations have surfaced suggesting the police force attempted to interfere with the independent investigation. The allegations were raised in newly released correspondence exchanged between ... Read More »

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Right-hander Josiah Gray and Washington Nationals agree to $1.35 million contract

By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Right-hander Josiah Gray and the Washington Nationals avoided salary arbitration when they agreed Friday to a $1.35 million, one-year contract, the same salary he earned last season. Gray, who turns 28 on Dec. 31, missed this past season while recovering from Tommy John surgery in July 2024. He made three minor league ... Read More »

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Thompson and Clark’s late surge catch record 55 of Brennan and Hull at Grant Thornton

By Canadian Press on December 12th, 2025

NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Lexi Thompson and Wyndham Clark shared the lead Friday with Charley Hull and Michael Brennan, both teams making only three pars in the scramble format as each posted a 17-under 55 to set the scoring record in the Grant Thornton Invitational. Scoring conditions were ideal at Tiburon Golf Club, and the ... Read More »

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