December 4th, 2025
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Rory McIlroy has a ‘rollercoaster’ 1st round at the Australian Open, shoots 1-over 72

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Rory McIlroy had a self-described “rollercoaster” of a round Thursday at the Australian Open. He wasn’t exaggerating. McIlroy, whose pre-tournament news conference included comments that Royal Melbourne was not the best sandbelt course in the city, had a wild round of six bogeys and five birdies around the composite course and ... Read More »

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Toyota moves further into partnership for 2026 with Haas Formula 1 team

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

TOKYO (AP) — The Haas Formula 1 team will get a new name next season, further showcasing its relationship with Japanese automaker Toyota. In a statement Thursday, the team said its name in 2026 will be TGR Haas F1 Team. The TGR stands for Toyota Gazoo Racing, which is the racing division of the Toyota ... Read More »

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Oregon State takes down Vermont 80-58

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Josiah Lake II had 18 points in Oregon State’s 80-58 win over Vermont on Wednesday night. Lake added five rebounds for the Beavers (4-5). Dez White scored 15 points and added five rebounds. Malcolm Christie finished with 12 points. The Beavers ended a five-game losing streak with the victory. The Catamounts ... Read More »

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Mitchell and Cleveland take on the Spurs in non-conference play

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

San Antonio Spurs (15-6, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (13-10, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland and San Antonio meet in non-conference action. The Cavaliers are 8-5 on their home court. Cleveland ranks seventh in the Eastern Conference with 27.0 assists per game led by ... Read More »

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Utah faces Brooklyn on 4-game road slide

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

Utah Jazz (7-13, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (5-16, 13th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Utah travels to Brooklyn looking to end its four-game road skid. The Nets are 1-9 on their home court. Brooklyn is at the bottom of the Eastern Conference scoring 40.3 ... Read More »

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Oklahoma City puts home win streak on the line against Dallas

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

Dallas Mavericks (7-15, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (21-1, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City hosts Dallas aiming to prolong its 10-game home winning streak. The Thunder are 17-1 against Western Conference opponents. Oklahoma City is second in the Western Conference scoring ... Read More »

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Orlando and Miami meet for conference matchup

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

Miami Heat (14-7, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (13-9, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jaime Jaquez Jr. and the Miami Heat visit Franz Wagner and the Orlando Magic in Eastern Conference play. The Magic have gone 3-2 against division opponents. Orlando has a 2-1 ... Read More »

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Sengun and the Rockets host conference foe Phoenix

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

Phoenix Suns (13-9, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (14-5, third in the Western Conference) Houston; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Houston takes on Phoenix in a matchup of Western Conference teams. The Rockets have gone 7-4 against Western Conference teams. Houston is 0-2 in one-possession games. The Suns are 12-8 in ... Read More »

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Los Angeles takes on Memphis on 5-game skid

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

Los Angeles Clippers (5-16, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (9-13, ninth in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles aims to break its five-game skid with a victory over Memphis. The Grizzlies are 8-7 in conference games. Memphis is 1-10 against opponents over .500. The Clippers ... Read More »

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Indiana faces Chicago on 10-game road skid

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

Indiana Pacers (4-18, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (9-12, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Indiana will attempt to stop its 10-game road losing streak when the Pacers play Chicago. The Bulls are 6-9 against conference opponents. Chicago is 3-6 in games decided by at least ... Read More »

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Atlanta hosts Denver after Murray’s 52-point game

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

Denver Nuggets (15-6, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (13-9, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Denver visits the Atlanta Hawks after Jamal Murray scored 52 points in the Nuggets’ 135-120 win against the Indiana Pacers. The Hawks have gone 4-5 at home. Atlanta is ninth in ... Read More »

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