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Hillsborough investigation finds 12 police officers would have faced gross misconduct charges
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Twelve police officers would have faced gross misconduct proceedings for their failings during and after the 1989 Hillsborough stadium soccer tragedy, a long-running investigation has found. In the latest development following Britain’s worst sports disaster which saw 97 people killed during a crush of Liverpool fans, a report — published onTuesday — ... Read More »
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By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on December 2nd, 2025
HARTY, Merelyn
COMSTOCK, Robert "Bob"
TYMENSEN, Bill
VANDENBERG, Gerald
DENBOK, Theo
Cameroon fires coach 3 weeks before Africa Cup and new hire omits Onana, Aboubakar
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Between being eliminated from 2026 World Cup qualifying and opening the Africa Cup of Nations in three weeks’ time, Cameroon fired its coach and hired a replacement. New coach David Pagou immediately dropped captain Vincent Aboubakar and goalkeeper André Onana from his squad announced late Monday for the AFCON that opens ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former England cricketer Robin Smith dies at 62
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Robin Smith, the batter who shone for England in a period when it was beaten regularly, has died. He was 62. Smith’s family said in a statement via the England and Wales Cricket Board on Tuesday that he died unexpectedly at his home in Perth, Australia, on Monday. No cause was given. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iran sentences acclaimed director Jafar Panahi in absentia to a year in prison
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
CAIRO (AP) — Iran has sentenced acclaimed director Jafar Panahi to a year in prison in absentia, even as he received new awards for his latest movie. The Tehran court also imposed a two-year ban on Panahi leaving Iran after convicting him on charges of “propaganda activities against the system,” his lawyer Mostafa Nili said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tanzid’s record catches and unbeaten 55 lead Bangladesh to T20 series win over Ireland
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh (AP) — Tanzid Hasan’s record five boundary catches and unbeaten 55 led Bangladesh to a Twenty20 series-clinching win over Ireland on Tuesday. Ireland was bowled for 117 and Bangladesh raced to 119-2 in 13.4 overs. The home side won by eight wickets with 38 balls to spare and took the series 2-1. Tanzid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Russian skiers and snowboarders win CAS ruling to try to qualify for Winter Olympics in Italy
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Russian sports minister Mikhail Degtyaryov said on Tuesday the country’s skiers and snowboarders won a court ruling to get the chance to apply to compete as neutral athletes for qualification events to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Degtyaryov posted on social media that an appeal from Russia to the Court of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Santa Clara’s Thierry Darlan paves new path after going from NBA G League to college basketball
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Alone in Santa Clara’s practice gym, Thierry Darlan reaches up and grabs onto the bottom of the net with two left fingers. He crosses his left leg over the right and stands with right hand on hip, looking comfortable and beaming as he ponders all he has endured to reach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Clippers have a slew of future Hall of Famers. And at 5-16, they have a slew of problems
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Chris Paul is going to the Hall of Fame in a few years. James Harden is headed there as well. Kawhi Leonard seems another lock to get the call, and it shouldn’t be a surprise if coach Tyronn Lue does one day, too. The Los Angeles Clippers have a lot of big ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More feasting: Marquee college hoops games continue the week after Thanksgiving holiday tournaments
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
Thanksgiving is a great time to be a college basketball fan with all the holiday tournaments and marquee matchups. The feast of high-level hoops doesn’t end there. This week will feature another trove of must-see games, including 10 between AP Top 25 opponents. No. 4 Duke, No. 6 Louisville and No. 18 Kentucky double up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fortunate flags: How the Broncos extended their win streak to 9 with a little help from officials
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos won another close one, and this time they had some major help from the officials. The Broncos (10-2) stretched their winning streak to nine games with a 27-26 overtime thriller at Washington on Sunday night, but they were adied by three calls and one non-call that went their way ... Read More »
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