December 17th, 2025
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s son could lift a trophy for AC Milan at Super Cup

By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025

MILAN (AP) — An Ibrahimovic could be lifting a trophy for AC Milan on Monday. The talismanic Zlatan Ibrahimovic hasn’t come out of retirement but his 19-year-old son, Maximilian, has been called up by Milan for the Italian Super Cup. Maximilian Ibrahimovic is one of six players from Milan’s reserve team who traveled to Saudi ... Read More »

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Stars and hype on the rise as the NCAA volleyball tournament reaches the Final Four

By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025

In the booming world of NCAA volleyball, it’s Final Four time. The championship tournament semifinals are Thursday, with Texas A&M facing Pittsburgh and Wisconsin against Kentucky and the winners advancing to Sunday’s championship match. The Aggies and Badgers knocked off No. 1 seeds Nebraska and Texas over the weekend, adding even more buzz to an ... Read More »

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Olympic champ and new mom Lindsey Jacobellis will be in NBC booth, but she’s not retiring

By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025

Olympic snowboard champion Lindsey Jacobellis will enjoy her sixth Winter Games from the TV booth. Jacobellis, who recently had a daughter, Ayla, has decided to skip a run for yet another Olympics and instead serve as an analyst for snowboardcross on NBC’s announcing team in Italy. The 40-year-old, whose 31 World Cup titles, six world ... Read More »

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025

By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on December 17th, 2025

AUCOIN, Lois
BINNING, Leonard
BROWN, Dani
LAPIERRE, Shirley
SALMON, Calvin "Cal"
AUCOIN, Andy
BERGMAN, Melba
FEIST, Cameron
ZADAN, Nick
BLACK PLUME, Larry Read More »

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Carlos Alcaraz ends 7-year partnership with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero

By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025

Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz is parting ways with his longtime coach Juan Carlos Ferrero. Alcaraz announced their decision to end a seven-year partnership on Wednesday in a message on his social networks. With Ferrero, Alcaraz has claimed six Grand Slam titles __ two French Open titles, two Wimbledon crowns and two US Opens. “After more than ... Read More »

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Carlos Alcaraz announces he is parting ways with long-time coach Juan Carlos Ferrero

By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025

MADRID (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz announces he is parting ways with long-time coach Juan Carlos Ferrero. The Associated Press... Read More »

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Spanish police detain 57 fans for their part in brawl before Granada-Cadiz game in October

By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025

MADRID (AP) — Spanish police said Wednesday they have detained 57 fans suspected of participating in a fight before a second-division match in October. Police said the fighting occurred in Granada on Oct. 25 before the game between southern rivals Granada and Cadiz. The detentions were made across five cities following an investigation by local ... Read More »

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Warner Bros asks investors to reject takeover bid from Paramount Skydance

By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Warner Bros. is telling shareholders to reject a takeover bid from Paramount Skydance, saying that a rival bid from Netflix will be better for customers. “We strongly believe that Netflix and Warner Bros. joining forces will offer consumers more choice and value, allow the creative community to reach even more audiences ... Read More »

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Losing to Jake Paul would be ‘awfully embarrassing’ for Joshua, says promoter Hearn

By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025

LONDON (AP) — Anthony Joshua losing to Jake Paul would be “an absolute disaster and awfully embarrassing,” the British fighter’s promoter said Wednesday. Writing in a column for the BBC, Eddie Hearn said it was “crazy” that Joshua — a former two-time world heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist — was getting in the ring ... Read More »

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What Americans think about giving cash as holiday gifts, according to a new AP-NORC poll

By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Welcome to exhausted America 2025: Most adults are more than a little fine with doling out cash as gifts, and many plan to be asleep before midnight on New Year’s Eve, according to a new AP-NORC poll. About 6 in 10 Americans say cash or gift cards are “very” acceptable as ... Read More »

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A look at what picks the three Canadian teams have in Thursday’s 2026 MLS SuperDraft

By Canadian Press on December 17th, 2025

A look at where the Canadian teams stand in Thursday’s 2026 Major League Soccer SuperDraft: Vancouver Whitecaps The Whitecaps have all three of their draft picks (29th, 59th and 89th overall). Toronto FC Toronto sent its first-round pick to Colorado in January in order to add Neil Emblen and Jase Kim to Robin Fraser’s coaching ... Read More »

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