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Ecuador’s Otavalo Indigenous people use anime to inspire pride in their ancient culture and language
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
JATUN RUMI, Ecuador (AP) — High in the mountains of the Ecuadorian Andes, a group of young Otavalo Indigenous people is using anime to inspire pride in their ancient culture and language, especially among Otavalo children. They produced an animated short film titled “We’re Aya” that follows the adventures of Aya, a mythical Otavalo warrior, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cornerback Darius Slay puts off reporting to Bills in order to contemplate his future, agent says
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Cornerback Darius Slay has put off reporting to the Buffalo Bills to instead take time to consider his future, the player’s agent confirmed Thursday. “Slay is honored that a first-class organization like the Bills claimed him, but he is going to take some time away from football right now and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cam Ward and Titans visit Shedeur Sanders and Browns in a matchup of rookie QBs
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
Tennessee (1-11) at Cleveland (3-9) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox. BetMGM NFL Odds: Browns by 3 1/2. Against the spread: Titans 5-7; Browns 5-7. Series record: Browns lead 37-32. Last meeting: Browns beat Titans 27-3 on Sept. 24, 2023, in Cleveland. Last week: Titans lost to Jaguars 25-3; Browns lost to 49ers 26-8. Titans offense: ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QB Trevor Harris signs one-year extension after leading Roughriders to Grey Cup
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
REGINA — Grey Cup MVP Trevor Harris signed a one-year contract extension with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Thursday. The veteran quarterback led the Riders to the 2025 CFL championship, throwing for 302 yards and a Grey Cup-record 85.2 per cent completion rate in a 25-17 win over the Montreal Alouettes in Winnipeg. He also passed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jon Sumrall hires Kentucky’s Brad White as Florida defensive coordinator
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jon Sumrall made his first official hire as Florida’s football coach Thursday, bringing aboard Kentucky’s Brad White as defensive coordinator. The 43-year-old White spent the last eight years in Lexington, including seven of those in charge of the Wildcats’ defense. Sumrall and White overlapped on that side of the ball between ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Surprising Duke meets No. 16 Virginia in ACC Championship Game amid CFP uncertainty
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — It’s the Atlantic Coast Conference Championship Game that was hard to imagine back in September — and one that could potentially complicate the College Football Playoff scenario. Duke, by virtue of winning a complicated five-team tiebreaker, will face No. 16 Virginia in Charlotte on Saturday night after both teams overcame steep ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Darnold and Seahawks are looking to continue strong season against Cousins and struggling Falcons
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
Seattle (9-3) at Atlanta (4-8) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox. BetMGM NFL Odds: Seahawks by 7. Against the spread: Seahawks 9-3; Falcons 5-6-1 Series record: Seahawks lead 13-9. Last meeting: Seahawks beat Falcons 34-14 on Oct. 20, 2024, in Atlanta. Last week: Seahawks beat Vikings 24-0; Falcons lost at New York Jets 27-24. Seahawks offense: ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2-time Olympic medalist Beatriz Ferreira to defend IBF title against big-punching Turkish opponent
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
MONACO (AP) — IBF world lightweight champion Beatriz Ferreira’s opponent Saturday has won her last three fights via stoppages — infrequent in women’s boxing due to two-minute rounds. That means Elif Nur Turhan can punch. Ferreira is fine with that. The undefeated boxers traded verbal jabs at a press conference Thursday. “I believe it’s going ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada coach has ‘gut feeling’ about what lies ahead at FIFA World Cup draw
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
Like everyone else, Jesse Marsch is eager to learn Canada’s World Cup path at Friday’s draw in Washington, D.C. But the Canadian coach has an idea of what his 27th-ranked side can expect in Group B, which has already been decided as its landing spot as co-host. “I have the gut feeling that we’re going ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Star-studded World Cup draw serves as glitzy kickoff to FIFA’s chief money-maker
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
For co-host Canada, Friday’s World Cup draw in Washington, D.C., provides a tournament road map for Jesse Marsch’s 27th-ranked side. For FIFA, it marks the glitzy kickoff to its showcase event — the cash cow that funds its operations for the next four years. Prime Minister Mark Carney, U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexico President ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US prioritizes visas for fans traveling for the World Cup, Olympics and other events
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has instructed U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to prioritize visa applications from foreigners wishing the visit the United States to either invest in America or attend the 2026 World Cup, 2028 Olympics and other major sporting events. At the same time, the administration has added new criteria ... Read More »
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