December 9th, 2025
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Shohei Ohtani is the AP’s Male Athlete of the Year for record-tying 4th time

By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is catching up with more legends. The baseball superstar ends 2025 by winning The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the fourth time, tying him with Lance Armstrong, LeBron James and Tiger Woods for most among male honorees. “Receiving this award multiple times is something truly special,” ... Read More »

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Michael Jordan’s legal team races against time in antitrust trial against NASCAR

By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Michael Jordan’s attorneys were under pressure Tuesday to complete their presentation in the federal antitrust trial against NASCAR that is plodding so slowly the judge has repeatedly admonished both sides. An economist used almost all of Monday to explain how he landed at a figure of $364.7 million in damages owed ... Read More »

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Canada, U.S. women to clash in Edmonton, final hockey tune-up before Olympic Games

By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025

Canada’s best players in women’s hockey get one last chance to forge chemistry, and beat the archrival United States, before the Olympic Games. Canada and the U.S. clash Wednesday and Saturday at Edmonton’s Rogers Place to complete a four-game Rivalry Series. The Americans took the first two games 4-1 in Cleveland and 6-1 in Buffalo, ... Read More »

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Georgia O’Keeffe’s views of the New Mexico desert will be preserved with conservation plan

By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A new conservation agreement will preserve land with breathtaking desert vistas that inspired the work of 20th century painter Georgia O’Keeffe and ensure visitors access to an adjacent educational retreat, several partners to the pact announced Tuesday. Initial phases of the plan establish a conservation easement across about 10 square ... Read More »

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Pacers coach Rick Carlisle closing in on 1,000 wins, and it’ll be a moment for the NBA to savor

By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025

A big moment in NBA coaching history is looming. It might happen Friday. Maybe on Sunday. Maybe sometime next week. But it’s going to happen, and it’s going to be something the likes of which the league won’t see again for at least a few years. Rick Carlisle is going to get his 1,000th career ... Read More »

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Arizona Wildcats rise to No. 1 in AP Top 25, face another tough test against No. 18 Alabama

By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025

Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd talked about his team’s ascent to No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll this week, pointing out that playing on big stages with a big target on your back is why his guys wanted to play for the Wildcats. They will get another opportunity to do it ... Read More »

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Rookie Derik Queen’s emergence has been a bright spot for reeling Pelicans

By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — When Pelicans rookie Derik Queen missed a late shot for the lead against the San Antonio Spurs, New Orleans guard Jose Alvarado hustled over to him and pushed his palm up under his chin in an expression of encouragement. The Pelicans felt Queen had nothing to be ashamed of after recording ... Read More »

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No. 7 Maryland looks to overcome season-ending injuries to three key players

By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025

Maryland has been snake-bitten by injuries as of late, losing three players to season-ending surgeries already this season. Guards Lea Bartelme, Ava McKennie and Kaylene Smikle all are out with knee injuries for the undefeated seventh-ranked Terrapins. “Yeah, really impactful. Obviously, when you have two starters go out — and KK (Kaylene Smikle), I mean, ... Read More »

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Kevin Stefanski and Andy Reid both make head-scratching fourth-quarter decisions that lead to losses

By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025

Kevin Stefanski has seen enough of Shedeur Sanders to make the fifth-round rookie the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback over the final month of another lost season. The question is whether Sanders will be under center for the biggest moments down the stretch? He was on the sideline Sunday when the Browns were going for a ... Read More »

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Cortina’s curlers include an Olympic champion and the mayor. The venue was in a James Bond scene

By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Curling could not have a more fitting host city for the upcoming Olympics than Cortina d’Ampezzo. The town in the Dolomites is home to Italy’s first curling gold medalist, defending mixed doubles champion Stefania Constantini. And Mayor Gianluca Lorenzi is a former member of Italy’s national team — and the ... Read More »

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Dembélé and Chevalier to miss PSG’s Champions League match against Athletic Bilbao

By Canadian Press on December 9th, 2025

Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé and goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier will both miss Paris Saint-Germain’s trip to Athletic Bilbao in the Champions League on Wednesday. PSG said Dembélé is sick while Chevalier is still recovering from a right ankle injury. It’s another setback for Dembélé, who returned from a left calf injury against Tottenham at the ... Read More »

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