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From hoops to oysters: Inside the unexpected second acts of WNBA stars
By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025
After seven days of wind, the morning is finally calm enough on New York’s East Moriches Bay for Sue Wicks to jetty her boat to check on her oysters. Hundreds of cages pop out at odd angles from their lines, and a few float away. The retired WNBA star and Hall of Famer admits that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spanish league game between Levante and Villarreal posponed because of bad weather
By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — The Spanish league match between Levante and Villarreal originally scheduled for Sunday has been postponed because of heavy rain in the Valencia region. The league said it made the decision after safety recommendations made by local authorities amid a weather alert issued in the region. The league said a new date for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teenager Bartesaghi scores twice but Milan held to draw, could be overtaken by Napoli and Inter
By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025
MILAN (AP) — Teenage defender Davide Bartesaghi scored his first senior goals but couldn’t prevent AC Milan from being held to a 2-2 draw at home to Sassuolo in Serie A on Sunday. The result left Milan just a point ahead of Napoli, which was playing at Udinese later. Inter Milan can also move above ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hallmark holiday movie fans are flocking to Connecticut’s quaint filming locations
By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (AP) — “Christmas at Pemberly Manor” and “Romance at Reindeer Lodge” may never make it to Oscar night, but legions of fans still love these sweet-yet-predictable holiday movies — and this season, many are making pilgrimages to where their favorite scenes were filmed. That’s because Connecticut — the location for at least 22 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Haruki Murakami honored with awards and a jazzy tribute in New York
By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Haruki Murakami was in town last week to hear his words set to music and his praises literally sung. The 76-year-old Tokyo resident and perennial Nobel Prize candidate received a pair of honors in Manhattan for his long career as a storyteller, translator, critic and essayist. On Tuesday night, the Center ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real Sociedad fires coach Sergio Francisco after third straight league loss
By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Real Sociedad fired coach Sergio Francisco on Sunday, two days after the club’s third straight loss in the Spanish league. Sociedad lost 2-1 to struggling Girona on Friday in a home match it led through 75 minutes. It had also lost at Alaves and against Villarreal in its league games. Girona hadn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Norwegian skier Timon Haugan wins Val d’Isere slalom
By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025
VAL D’ISERE, France (AP) — Norwegian skier Timon Haugan won a World Cup slalom on Sunday for his first victory of the Olympic season. Haugan moved up from second after the opening run to finish 0.28 seconds ahead of first-leg leader Loic Meillard. Norwegian veteran Henrik Kristoffersen finished third, 0.34 behind. Haugan has finished in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More wet weather expected for B.C.’s already flood soaked Fraser Valley
By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025
ABBOTSFORD — Flooding woes in B.C.’s Fraser Valley don’t appear to be over this morning as Environment Canada forecasts more rain for the already soggy region. While many evacuation alerts were rescinded by the City of Abbotsford on Saturday, the weather forecast calls for a “potentially significant push of moisture” for Monday and into early ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Egypt reveals restored colossal statues of pharaoh in Luxor
By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025
LUXOR, Egypt (AP) — Egypt on Sunday revealed the revamp of two colossal statues of a prominent pharaoh in the southern city of Luxor, the latest in the government’s archaeological events that aim at drawing more tourists to the country. The giant alabaster statues, known as the Colossi of Memnon, were reassembled in a renovation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Zealand skier Alice Robinson wins World Cup super-G; Lindsey Vonn 4th
By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025
ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) — New Zealand’s Alice Robinson was already leading the Olympic season’s giant slalom standings. Now she’s a threat in super-G, too. Robinson won a World Cup super-G on Sunday for her first career victory in the discipline. Robinson finished 0.08 seconds ahead of Romane Miradoli of France and 0.19 ahead of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Zealand skier Alice Robinson leads World Cup super-G; Lindsey Vonn 4th
By Canadian Press on December 14th, 2025
ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) — New Zealand’s Alice Robinson was already leading the Olympic season’s giant slalom standings. Now she’s a threat in super-G, too. Robinson was leading a World Cup super-G on Sunday and in position for her first career victory in the discipline. Robinson stood 0.08 seconds ahead of Romane Miradoli of France ... Read More »
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