December 7th, 2025
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Cashman says Gray expressed desire to play for Yankees at behest of agent to protect value

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Yankees general manager Brian Cashman says Sonny Gray admitted he expressed a desire to play in New York at the behest of his agent so as not to harm his free-agency value and didn’t voice his dislike of the Big Apple until after the 2018 trade deadline had passed. Gray was ... Read More »

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Breya Cunningham scores career-best 30 points as No. 2 Texas routs Prairie View A&M

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Breya Cunningham had a career-best 30 points to go with 14 rebounds, and No. 2 Texas accelerated after a slow start to defeat Prairie View A&M 101-42 on Sunday. Cunningham’s previous best was 21 points for Arizona against BYU last season as a sophomore before transferring to Texas (10-0). Prairie View ... Read More »

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LeBron James’ vintage performance leaves Philly crowd in awe

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — LeBron James doesn’t silence the crowd when he hits the road, he raises fans to their feet in exhilaration and gets them roaring in appreciation — as he did down the stretch in Philadelphia — for the clutch shots that could be the last they see in person as retirement speculation swirls. ... Read More »

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Cashman says Gray expressed desire to play for Yankees at behest of agent to increase value

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Yankees general manager Brian Cashman says Sonny Gray admitted he expressed a desire to play in New York at the behest of his agent so as not to harm his free-agency value and didn’t voice his dislike of the Big Apple until after the 2018 trade deadline had passed. Gray was ... Read More »

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Mark Few earns milestone 750th win as No. 11 Gonzaga routs North Florida 109-58

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Braden Huff scored 24 points and No. 11 Gonzaga gave coach Mark Few his 750th career victory, routing North Florida 109-58 on Sunday night. Few is the second-fastest to 750, reaching the mark in 904 games. He trails only Adolph Rupp, the Kentucky icon who did it in 902 games. Few ... Read More »

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Mark Few 2nd-fastest to 750 victories, No. 11 Gonzaga overwhelms North Florida 109-58

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Braden Huff scored 24 points and No. 11 Gonzaga gave coach Mark Few his 750th career victory, routing North Florida 109-58 on Sunday night. Few is the second-fastest to 750, reaching the mark in 904 games. He trails only Adolph Rupp, the Kentucky icon who did it in 902 games. Few ... Read More »

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Jazzy Davidson has 22 points and 12 rebounds to lead No. 16 USC over No. 21 Washington 59-50

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Freshman Jazzy Davidson had a season-high 22 points and 12 rebounds, and No. 16 Southern California beat No. 21 Washington 59-50 on Sunday night in the Big Ten Conference opener for both teams. USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb, who is 335-166 overall, became the fastest coach in program history to reach 100 ... Read More »

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Leo Carlsson, rookie Beckett Sennecke lead first-place Ducks’ 7-1 rout of road-weary Blackhawks

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Leo Carlsson scored two goals and rookie Beckett Sennecke had a goal and an assist in the Anaheim Ducks’ 7-1 victory over the road-weary Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday night. Jacob Trouba, Mason McTavish, Alex Killorn and Frank Vatrano also scored for the Pacific Division-leading Ducks, who have won three of four. ... Read More »

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Thunder improve to 23-1 with 15th straight victory, routing Jazz 131-101

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams each scored 25 points and the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder improved to 23-1 with their 15th straight victory, routing the Utah Jazz 131-101 on Sunday night. Holmgren added nine rebounds, and Williams had eight assists. Aaron Wiggins scored 19 points, while Branden Carlson had ... Read More »

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Brayden Maldonado scores 28 to propel Seattle U past UTEP 75-68

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

SEATTLE (AP) — Brayden Maldonado scored 28 points to lead Seattle University to a 75-68 victory over UTEP on Sunday night. Maldonado made 9 of 13 shots, including 5 of 9 from 3-point range, for the Redhawks (7-2). Will Heimbrodt added 13 points and Austin Maurer had 11 points and eight rebounds off the bench. ... Read More »

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Somalia’s poets keep hope alive for storytelling and for peace

By Canadian Press on December 7th, 2025

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — In a theater where a suicide bomber detonated years ago, Hassan Barre stepped forward to offer a different hallmark of Somalia: poetry. In one of the world’s most volatile nations, Somalis must be aware of their responsibility to their country and each other, he said in a recital emphasizing good citizenship. ... Read More »

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