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Photos capture Afghanistan’s traditional buzkashi tournament near Kabul
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Riders from different Afghan provinces compete in the final of Afghanistan’s annual buzkashi tournament on the outskirts of Kabul, as spectators, including Taliban authorities, attend the event. Buzkashi is a traditional equestrian sport in which riders score points by carrying a goat carcass — nowadays replaced by a fake goat carcass ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liverpool’s Alexander Isak sidelined for two months after ‘reckless’ tackle, Slot says
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool striker Alexander Isak will be laid up for two months with a broken ankle and fibula from a tackle that coach Arne Slot described as reckless on Tuesday. Isak had surgery on Monday, two days after he was injured in the act of scoring the opening goal of a 2-1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spurs-Thunder game in Vegas showed a rivalry is here. Now they’ll meet twice on Christmas week
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, according to the catchy marketing slogan that has been around for years. It’ll likely be disproven this week. The NBA loves rivalries: Lakers vs. Celtics, Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James in the never-ending GOAT debate, Reggie Miller vs. Madison Square Garden, that sort of thing. Another one has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!How the Jaguars used a ‘small market’ comment as a catalyst to end the Broncos’ 11-game win streak
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
DENVER (AP) — One man’s flowers are apparently another man’s sours. “Great team effort. Just thankful that a small market team like us can come into a place like Mile High and get it done,” Jaguars coach Liam Coen cracked after Jacksonville’s statement 34-20 win in Denver on Sunday that snapped the Broncos’ 11-game winning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conference seasons kick into gear following light AP Top 25 holiday week
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
The week of Christmas is typically a slow time on the college basketball, with a handful of games before and after the holiday. This week is no different with nine ranked teams playing, most against lower-tier programs. Once the weekend passes, the schedule heats up as conference seasons kick into full gear. The marquee game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Krista Gerlich leads Texas Tech to first Top 25 ranking in 13 years
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
Krista Gerlich knows about success at Texas Tech, having starred there back when the team won the national championship in 1993 alongside Sheryl Swoopes. So getting the Lady Raiders ranked for the first time in 13 years on Monday was extra special to her. “it’s a longtime coming. When I took the job in 2020 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thousands turn out in Kabul to cheer on Afghanistan’s traditional buzkashi equestrian games
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Through the dust kicked up by the pounding hooves of a scrum of horses and riders, a winner emerges. The victorious team gallops around the playing field, holding a flag aloft. The final of Afghanistan’s hugely popular annual tournament of buzkashi, a traditional equestrian sport with few formal rules that is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news: Trump’s trade-deal asks, Cold grips the west, Harry Potter baking show
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … The continental trade pact is up for review in 2026 — here’s what Trump might want A mandatory review of Canada’s trade with the U.S. and Mexico kicks into high gear in 2026, as President Donald Trump ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Simpkins leads Seton Hall against Villanova after 22-point game
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
Villanova Wildcats (9-2) at Seton Hall Pirates (11-1, 1-0 Big East) Newark, New Jersey; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Seton Hall faces Villanova after TJ Simpkins scored 22 points in Seton Hall’s 72-67 victory over the Providence Friars. The Pirates are 7-0 in home games. Seton Hall has an 8-1 record against opponents above ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Army hosts Quigley and Binghamton
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
Binghamton Bearcats (3-10) at Army Black Knights (5-7) West Point, New York; Tuesday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Binghamton visits Army after Jeremiah Quigley scored 24 points in Binghamton’s 82-61 loss to the Mercyhurst Lakers. The Black Knights are 3-3 in home games. Army is 2-1 when it has fewer turnovers than its opponents and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Amey and Loyola Marymount host Morgan State
By Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2025
Morgan State Bears (2-10) at Loyola Marymount Lions (8-4) Los Angeles; Tuesday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Loyola Marymount faces Morgan State after Myron Amey Jr. scored 28 points in Loyola Marymount’s 91-57 win over the North Alabama Lions. The Lions have gone 5-3 at home. Loyola Marymount is 0-1 in games decided by less ... Read More »
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