December 4th, 2025
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Eurovision chiefs face thorny question of whether Israel should take part in the 2026 song contest

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

GENEVA (AP) — Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest, the feel-good pop music gala that draws more than 100 million viewers every year, are meeting Thursday to tackle a bitter and divisive issue: Whether Israel should be allowed to participate in the 2026 competition. The European Broadcasting Union, a group of public broadcasters from 56 ... Read More »

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Rory McIlroy has a ‘rollercoaster’ 1st round at the Australian Open, shoots 1-over 72

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Rory McIlroy had a self-described “rollercoaster” of a round Thursday at the Australian Open. He wasn’t exaggerating. McIlroy, whose pre-tournament news conference included comments that Royal Melbourne was not the best sandbelt course in the city, had a wild round of six bogeys and five birdies around the composite course and ... Read More »

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Arctic air, coastal flooding, and high winds forecast for parts of Atlantic Canada

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

Icy cold weather is sweeping into parts of Atlantic Canada starting today, while other regions begin to shake off the effects of yesterday’s nor’easter. Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for cold in New Brunswick, with temperatures forecast to drop to between -30 and -33 degrees Celsius, into Friday morning. Meanwhile, most snowfall warnings ... Read More »

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Toyota moves further into partnership for 2026 with Haas Formula 1 team

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

TOKYO (AP) — The Haas Formula 1 team will get a new name next season, further showcasing its relationship with Japanese automaker Toyota. In a statement Thursday, the team said its name in 2026 will be TGR Haas F1 Team. The TGR stands for Toyota Gazoo Racing, which is the racing division of the Toyota ... Read More »

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Oregon State takes down Vermont 80-58

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Josiah Lake II had 18 points in Oregon State’s 80-58 win over Vermont on Wednesday night. Lake added five rebounds for the Beavers (4-5). Dez White scored 15 points and added five rebounds. Malcolm Christie finished with 12 points. The Beavers ended a five-game losing streak with the victory. The Catamounts ... Read More »

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Mitchell and Cleveland take on the Spurs in non-conference play

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

San Antonio Spurs (15-6, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (13-10, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland and San Antonio meet in non-conference action. The Cavaliers are 8-5 on their home court. Cleveland ranks seventh in the Eastern Conference with 27.0 assists per game led by ... Read More »

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Utah faces Brooklyn on 4-game road slide

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

Utah Jazz (7-13, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (5-16, 13th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Utah travels to Brooklyn looking to end its four-game road skid. The Nets are 1-9 on their home court. Brooklyn is at the bottom of the Eastern Conference scoring 40.3 ... Read More »

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Oklahoma City puts home win streak on the line against Dallas

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

Dallas Mavericks (7-15, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (21-1, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City hosts Dallas aiming to prolong its 10-game home winning streak. The Thunder are 17-1 against Western Conference opponents. Oklahoma City is second in the Western Conference scoring ... Read More »

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Orlando and Miami meet for conference matchup

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

Miami Heat (14-7, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (13-9, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jaime Jaquez Jr. and the Miami Heat visit Franz Wagner and the Orlando Magic in Eastern Conference play. The Magic have gone 3-2 against division opponents. Orlando has a 2-1 ... Read More »

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Sengun and the Rockets host conference foe Phoenix

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

Phoenix Suns (13-9, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (14-5, third in the Western Conference) Houston; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Houston takes on Phoenix in a matchup of Western Conference teams. The Rockets have gone 7-4 against Western Conference teams. Houston is 0-2 in one-possession games. The Suns are 12-8 in ... Read More »

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Los Angeles takes on Memphis on 5-game skid

By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025

Los Angeles Clippers (5-16, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (9-13, ninth in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles aims to break its five-game skid with a victory over Memphis. The Grizzlies are 8-7 in conference games. Memphis is 1-10 against opponents over .500. The Clippers ... Read More »

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