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Ronaldo wants to reach 1,000 goals before ending his soccer career. He’s up to 956
By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed his determination to score 1,000 goals by the end of his career. And the 40-year-old Portugal superstar is in no doubt he’ll get there. “I will reach that number for sure, if no injuries,” Ronaldo said late Sunday at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From ‘lazy’ to title challengers: Aston Villa is the big surprise in the Premier League this season
By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025
When Aston Villa was on a five-match winless run to start the Premier League season, the team looked more like a potential relegation candidate than a title contender. Manager Unai Emery was describing his players as “lazy.” Villa’s big names — including England internationals Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers — were showing no form at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Freezing rain, blowing snow expected to slam much of Eastern Canada
By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025
TORONTO — The nasty side of Old Man Winter continues today as freezing rain, blowing snow and strong winds are expected to slam areas in Eastern Canada, from Ontario to Newfoundland and Labrador. Environment Canada says most of Ontario can expect a mixed bag of precipitation, ranging from freezing rain in Ottawa to heavy snow ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian RJ Barrett returns to Raptors lineup after missing five weeks
By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025
TORONTO — Finally, RJ Barrett is back in the Toronto Raptors’ starting lineup, even if it’s with a minutes restriction. Barrett, from Mississauga, Ont., had 12 points, seven rebounds and four assists as Toronto rallied past the Golden State Warriors for a 141-127 overtime victory on Sunday. Barrett played 24 minutes after missing five weeks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Takeaways from AP’s report on banned Uyghur songs
By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025
Authorities in China’s Xinjiang region are threatening detention over downloading, sharing or listening to a wide range of Uyghur-language songs, the AP has found. The policy was revealed in a leaked recording of a public meeting last October in the city of Kashgar in Xinjiang, home to 11 million Uyghurs and other mostly Turkic ethnic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AP Exclusive: China threatens detention in Xinjiang over banned Uyghur songs
By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — It is a soulful folk song, filled with feeling and history: A love-stricken young man tells God about his hopes and dreams of happiness. Generations of Uyghurs, the Turkic ethnic minority in China’s Xinjiang region, have played it at parties and weddings. But today, if they download it, play it or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news: Shifting trade policies, High coffee prices, Ukraine peace-plan talks
By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Carney’s foreign policy shift to trade, security prompts questions about human rights As Prime Minister Mark Carney puts trade and security at the centre of Canada’s foreign policy, observers say Ottawa is also shifting how it asserts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texas A&M-CC hosts Nicholls State following Searles’ 21-point game
By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025
Nicholls State Colonels (3-8, 2-0 Southland) at Texas A&M-CC Islanders (5-6, 1-1 Southland) Corpus Christi, Texas; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Nicholls State visits Texas A&M-CC after Jaylen Searles scored 21 points in Nicholls State’s 95-82 loss to the Pacific Tigers. The Islanders are 4-0 in home games. Texas A&M-CC is 3-5 against opponents ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texas A&M-CC hosts Nicholls State following Searles’ 21-point game
By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025
Nicholls State Colonels (3-8, 2-0 Southland) at Texas A&M-CC Islanders (5-6, 1-1 Southland) Corpus Christi, Texas; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Nicholls State visits Texas A&M-CC after Jaylen Searles scored 21 points in Nicholls State’s 95-82 loss to the Pacific Tigers. The Islanders are 4-0 in home games. Texas A&M-CC is 3-5 against opponents ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texas A&M-CC hosts Nicholls State following Searles’ 21-point game
By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025
Nicholls State Colonels (3-8, 2-0 Southland) at Texas A&M-CC Islanders (5-6, 1-1 Southland) Corpus Christi, Texas; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Nicholls State visits Texas A&M-CC after Jaylen Searles scored 21 points in Nicholls State’s 95-82 loss to the Pacific Tigers. The Islanders are 4-0 in home games. Texas A&M-CC is 3-5 against opponents ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texas A&M-CC hosts Nicholls State following Searles’ 21-point game
By Canadian Press on December 29th, 2025
Nicholls State Colonels (3-8, 2-0 Southland) at Texas A&M-CC Islanders (5-6, 1-1 Southland) Corpus Christi, Texas; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Nicholls State visits Texas A&M-CC after Jaylen Searles scored 21 points in Nicholls State’s 95-82 loss to the Pacific Tigers. The Islanders are 4-0 in home games. Texas A&M-CC is 3-5 against opponents ... Read More »
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