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Nikola Jokic posts 56-point triple-double and Nuggets hold off Timberwolves 142-138 in OT
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic recorded a 56-point triple-double and set an NBA record with 18 points in overtime, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 142-138 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night. Jokic broke Stephen Curry’s record of 17 overtime points from 2016, making it the highest by any player in regular season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defending champion LawConnect leads Sydney to Hobart yacht race on first day
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
SYDNEY (AP) — Defending champion and 100-foot supermaxi LawConnect led the Sydney to Hobart fleet out of Sydney harbor on Friday for the 80th running of the ocean race to the island state of Tasmania. LawConnect’s pursuit of a third straight line honors title started well, with the crew claiming an early lead over supermaxi ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jokic’s 56-point triple-double powers Nuggets past Timberwolves in OT
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic recorded a 56-point triple-double and set an NBA record with 18 points in overtime, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 142-138 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night. Jokic broke Stephen Curry’s record of 17 overtime points from 2016, making it the highest by any player in regular season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Houston takes home win streak into matchup with Cleveland
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers (17-15, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (18-10, sixth in the Western Conference) Houston; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Houston will try to keep its three-game home win streak alive when the Rockets face Cleveland. The Rockets have gone 8-2 at home. Houston has a 1-4 record in one-possession games. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dallas plays Sacramento, aims to stop road skid
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
Dallas Mavericks (12-19, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (7-23, 15th in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Dallas will look to end its four-game road losing streak when the Mavericks visit Sacramento. The Kings are 5-19 against Western Conference opponents. Sacramento is 7-13 when it wins the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Travis Kelce’s emotional night at Arrowhead Stadium may be his last with retirement decision looming
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — If Thursday night was the last game Travis Kelce played inside Arrowhead Stadium, he sure tried to make it a memorable one. The Chiefs tight end only had five catches for 36 yards against Denver, playing alongside third-string quarterback Chris Oladokun while his good buddy Patrick Mahomes and backup Gardner ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Afghanistan’s historic Ariana Cinema torn down to make way for shopping center
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Through the decades, downtown Kabul’s Ariana Cinema had weathered revolution and war, emerging battered and bruised but still standing to entertain Afghans with Bollywood movies and American action flicks. Now, it is no more. On Dec. 16, demolition crews began to tear down the historic cinema, which first opened its doors ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From red donkeys to vibrant art: Fernando Dávila’s colorful journey as a colorblind painter
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
DORAL, Fla. (AP) — When Fernando Dávila was 8 years old in Colombia, he failed a drawing class because he painted donkeys red. There was a reason for that: He is colorblind. Now the 72-year-old Dávila is an established and respected artist whose vibrant paintings have been exhibited in South America, Europe and the United ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Heated Rivalry’ series mixes hockey and queer romance and is scoring big audiences
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — “Heated Rivalry” is scoring big with hockey romance fans. Since its Thanksgiving weekend debut, the steamy television adaptation of Rachel Reid’s 2019 novel has dominated social media feeds and inspired a growing fanbase devoted to the queer romance at its center. The story traces Canadian Shane Hollander and Russian Ilya Rozanov ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Left fielder Tyler Soderstrom reaches $86M, 7-year agreement with Athletics, AP source says
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
Left fielder Tyler Soderstrom and the Athletics have agreed to an $86 million, seven-year contract, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. The deal includes a club option for an eighth season, the person told The Associated Press on Thursday, speaking on condition of anonymity because the agreement has not been finalized. Soderstrom’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nix’s late TD pass and stand by Broncos defense finishes off 20-13 win over Chiefs
By Canadian Press on December 25th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bo Nix ran for a score before throwing a go-ahead touchdown pass to R.J. Harvey with 1:45 left in the game, and the Denver Broncos held on in the closing seconds for a 20-13 victory over the banged-up Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night. Nix finished with 182 yards passing ... Read More »
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