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In the NBA, 2025 might go down as the year of the injured. Nikola Jokic joined that club at the end
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton is going to miss the entire season because of the torn Achilles he suffered in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Boston’s Jayson Tatum — who hopes otherwise — might also miss the whole season after tearing his Achilles in the playoffs last spring. Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Los ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alabama defenders Hubbard, Lawson and Jefferson are traveling redemption road to the Rose Bowl
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama’s defense is filled with comeback and redemption stories. There’s safety Bray Hubbard, a junior who struggled in a season-opening loss at Florida State and rallied to become a third-team All-America selection. There’s linebacker Deontae Lawson, a senior who tore a ligament in his right knee in November 2024 and worked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michigan, Texas prepare for future in Citrus Bowl clash
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Michigan Wolverines’ present and future were in the same hotel room Sunday morning. Bringing those two together will be the big challenge in the coming months. The shadow around the program has centered on the firing of head coach Sherrone Moore on Dec. 10 for what the school said was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pittsburgh Steelers’ playoff fate tied to DK Metcalf’s two-game suspension and a Detroit Lions fan
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
A trendy preseason pick to go far in the postseason, the Detroit Lions won’t be playing beyond Sunday at Soldier Field. One of their fans, however, continues to have a big impact on the NFL’s playoff picture heading into the final weekend of the regular season. The league suspended wide receiver DK Metcalf for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s basketball conference plays begins to heat up with start of new year
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
As the calendar changes to 2026, conference play gets into full swing this week. A handful of power four schools have had strong nonconference seasons and now will be their opportunity to show that they can play with the top teams in their league. Alabama and Georgia both are undefeated heading into Southeastern Conference play, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘We’re anything but risky’: Simu Liu laments decline of Asian roles in Hollywood
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
Even after achieving Marvel-level stardom, Simu Liu says he’s grown frustrated with Hollywood and his career. The Canadian actor argues the industry is once again treating Asian-led projects as a gamble, despite years of box-office success proving otherwise. “I feel like because of who I am and because of the faces that we have, we’re ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flames’ struggling power play sparks at the right time in overtime win over Bruins
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
CALGARY — Connor Zary wasn’t on either of Calgary’s struggling power-play units to begin the game, but he ended the night on one and made the most of it by ending the game, too. Zary’s goal 1:53 into overtime on a 4-on-3 gave the surging Flames a 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Monday. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calvin Pickard posts big game amid changing Edmonton Oilers’ goaltending situation
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
WINNIPEG — A special meal with family set Calvin Pickard up for a big night in the Edmonton Oilers’ net. His quick reflexes and 41 saves helped the Oilers to a 3-1 victory Monday over the host Winnipeg Jets. Pickard was born in Moncton, N.B., but his family moved to Winnipeg when he was eight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raptors bench players learning on the job as mid-season injuries take toll
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors are a little banged up as the midway point of the NBA season approaches, with regular starters RJ Barrett and Jakob Poeltl missing long stretches. Fortunately, Toronto’s bench is learning to step up. Backup point guard Jamal Shead scored a career-high 19 points and added five assists and four rebounds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brigitte Bardot’s funeral will be held next week in French Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — The funeral for Brigitte Bardot will be held next week in Saint-Tropez, the glamorous French Riviera resort she helped make famous and where she lived for more than a half-century, local authorities said. The cinema star and animal rights activist died Sunday at the age of 91 at her home in southern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winter storms set to continue hammering parts of Ontario, Quebec
By Canadian Press on December 30th, 2025
It’s gearing up to be another messy day on the roads in parts of Ontario and Quebec as storm fronts continue to pound the area. A winter storm Monday brought freezing rain, blowing snow and strong winds across Eastern Canada that, at one point, left tens of thousands without power in Ontario. Environment Canada says ... Read More »
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