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Priest by day, DJ by night: Padre Guilherme’s rave in Beirut draws cheers and controversy
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
BEIRUT (AP) — Ravers danced and swayed to the loud bass at a popular night club in the heart of the city of Beirut. It was another sold-out Saturday in the party capital of the Middle East. What was different this time was the DJ at the helm. Before putting on his headphones, he had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Dances with Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse standing trial in Las Vegas
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The jury trial for Nathan Chasing Horse, the former “Dances with Wolves” actor accused of sexually abusing Indigenous women and girls, is expected to begin Tuesday in Las Vegas. Prosecutors allege he used his reputation as a spiritual leader and healer to take advantage of his victims over two decades. Chasing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Supreme Court takes up culture war battle over transgender athletes in school sports
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is hearing arguments Tuesday over state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams. Lower courts ruled for the transgender athletes in Idaho and West Virginia who challenged the state bans, but the conservative-dominated Supreme Court might not follow suit. In just the past year, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clippers star James Harden passes Shaquille O’Neal for 9th place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Harden has passed Shaquille O’Neal for ninth place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. The Los Angeles Clippers guard made a 3-pointer early in the third quarter on Monday night against the Charlotte Hornets, pushing his career total to 28,598 points in his 1,187th regular season game. O’Neal had 28,596 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard misses loss to Oilers because of an illness
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard missed Monday night’s 4-1 loss to Edmonton because of an illness. The Blackhawks have been hit hard by a stomach bug going around their locker room. While Bedard was scratched against the Oilers, goaltender Spencer Knight and defenseman Louis Crevier returned to the lineup. Backup goaltender Arvid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raptors all-time great Kyle Lowry likely makes final on-court appearance in Toronto
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
TORONTO — Kyle Lowry really wasn’t sure he was going to get to play in Toronto one last time. He knew it would take a sizable 76ers lead for head coach Nick Nurse to call him up from the far end of Philadelphia’s bench. Fortunately, Lowry’s teammates knew it too. After nearly six minutes of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texans, Patriots, 49ers, Bills, Bears and Rams advance to NFL’s divisional round
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
Houston’s stingy defense knocked Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers out of the NFL playoffs, sending the Texans to the divisional round to complete wild-card weekend. The Texans sacked Rodgers four times, scored two defensive touchdowns and held Pittsburgh to 175 yards in a 30-6 victory on Monday night. It was Houston’s 10th straight win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flagg posts 27 points, 3 steals to help Mavericks beat the Nets 113-105
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
DALLAS (AP) — Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and matched a season high with three steals, and Naji Marshall had three straight baskets down the stretch and finished with 22 points as the depleted Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-105 on Monday night. The Mavericks (15-25) snapped a two-game skid. Klay Thompson scored 18 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dylan Raiola announces transfer from Nebraska to Oregon, Jordan Seaton says Colorado chapter closing
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
Quarterback Dylan Raiola announced Monday on social media he intends to transfer from Nebraska to Oregon. Raiola was the highest-ranked recruit to sign with Nebraska and started 22 games over two seasons. He broke his leg against Southern California on Nov. 1 and missed the Cornhuskers’ last four games. On Monday night, Colorado left tackle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McDavid and Bouchard help Oilers beat the Blackhawks 4-1
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Connor McDavid extended his career-high point streak to 19 games, helping the Edmonton Oilers beat the short-handed Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Monday night. McDavid picked up a secondary assist on Edmonton’s first two goals. He has 19 goals and 25 assists during his point streak. Evan Bouchard had two goals and an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texans stifle Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers 30-6 for franchise’s 1st road playoff win
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sheldon Rankins returned a fumble by Aaron Rodgers 33 yards for a touchdown early in the fourth quarter to highlight a dominant performance by the NFL’s top-ranked defense, and the Houston Texans beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6 on Monday night for the first road playoff win in franchise history. The Texans (13-5) ... Read More »
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