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Former soccer player Joey Barton given a suspended sentence over offensive social media posts
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Former Premier League soccer player Joey Barton has been given a suspended jail sentence after he was convicted of sending grossly offensive social media posts about two female pundits and a broadcaster who works on British television. A jury at Liverpool Crown Court found last month that the 43-year-old Barton “crossed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Why did Notre Dame’s August loss cost the Irish a playoff spot in December?
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
As it turned out, the most important game impacting the most important decision the College Football Playoff selection committee made in 2025 took place in August. There is nothing particularly wrong with that. All the games are supposed to count. And yet, it is no stretch to say that line of thinking would a) only ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golden Globe nominations are being announced
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
Nominations to the 83rd Golden Globes are being announced Monday morning, with early nominations going to the cast of “One Battle After Another,” the songs of “Wicked: For Good” and the screenplay to “Sinners.” The nominees for best supporting male actor are: Benicio Del Toro, “One Battle After Another”; Jacob Elordi, “Frankenstein”; Paul Mescal, “Hamnet”; ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Canada’s Maggie Kang earns Golden Globes nod for ‘KPop Demon Hunters’
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
Korean-Canadian director Maggie Kang has earned a Golden Globes nod for best animated feature for her debut film “KPop Demon Hunters.” She’ll compete against Toronto’s Domee Shi, who co-directed the fantasy adventure film “Elio.” This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 8, 2025. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mbappé faces Haaland in Champions League appetizer for World Cup. Troubled Liverpool goes to Inter
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
GENEVA (AP) — A Champions League clash between Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland will surely happen in the final one day. On Wednesday, it is a routine league-phase game when Real Madrid hosts Manchester City and the most feared forwards in soccer cross paths for the third time in the competition since Haaland debuted in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Poyet steps down as Jeonbuk coach after winning South Korean league, cup double
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
JEONJU, South Korea (AP) — Gus Poyet stepped down as coach of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors on Monday after leading the South Korean club to a league and cup double in his only season. Jeonbuk said in a statement that the 58-year-old Poyet was unhappy about the November suspension and subsequent resignation of his assistant, Mauricio ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!F1 in 2026: Key dates, new title hopefuls and Cadillac’s debut
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
Say goodbye to DRS, and hello to a battery power boost. Sunday’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix marked the last time Formula 1 uses the Drag Reduction System overtaking aid, introduced in 2011. Next year, drivers will have to manage the car’s systems more closely than ever with a more visible role for aerodynamic and electrical ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Analysis Why did Notre Dame’s August loss cost the Irish a playoff spot in December?
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
As it turned out, the most important game impacting the most important decision the College Football Playoff selection committee made in 2025 took place in August. There is nothing particularly wrong with that. All the games are supposed to count. And yet, it is no stretch to say that line of thinking would a) only ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rodgers, Tomlin and the Steelers aren’t done yet; Mahomes, Reid and the Chiefs might be
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers shut up the folks calling for Mike Tomlin’s departure — for one week at least. The Green Bay Packers and Jacksonville Jaguars defended their home turf and took over first place in their respective divisions. The Houston Texans moved another step toward a playoff berth while damaging Kansas City’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miami’s Mario Cristobal relieved by CFP berth, but knows process isn’t perfect
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Mario Cristobal spent four seasons working under Nick Saban at Alabama and learned countless lessons, some of which stand out more than others. And when thinking about the College Football Playoff, one of Saban’s quotes from Cristobal’s time as an assistant with him stood out. “’If you want to make ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blues’ goalie Binnington focused on his game with Olympic selection looming
By Canadian Press on December 8th, 2025
MONTREAL — Jordan Binnington knows the chatter is out there. He’s leaning on the mindset that’s pulled him through tough stretches before. The goalie who backstopped Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off opened the NHL season as the front-runner to start in February’s Milan-Cortina Games. But a sluggish start — for both him and the ... Read More »
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