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Jets’ Justin Fields out vs. Dolphins due to sore knee and rookie Brady Cook to serve as backup QB
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields will be sidelined against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday because of soreness in one of his knees, leaving rookie Brady Cook as the backup to starter Tyrod Taylor. Fields didn’t practice Friday after being limited Thursday. “He’s going to be out for the game,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada drops terror sanctions on Syria and its interim government
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
OTTAWA — Canada is dropping its terror listing for the group that has governed Syria since the ouster of dictator Bashar Assad one year ago. Syria is no longer listed as a state supporter of terrorism, while the group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, is no longer listed as a terrorist entity under the Criminal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Music, comedy and a whole lot of Trump. And then finally, an actual World Cup draw
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — The president of the United States danced to the Village People, Wayne Gretzky struggled to pronounce the names of underdog soccer nations from Europe and the Caribbean — and the head of FIFA declared his governing body to be humanity’s official provider of happiness. And yes, teams were divided into groups for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Closer or setting up Edwin Díaz? Williams ready for either role with Mets
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Devin Williams could be the closer for the New York Mets next season. Or he might be a setup man for Edwin Díaz. Each possibility sounds intriguing to Williams, who finalized a $51 million, three-year contract with the Mets on Wednesday. The 31-year-old Díaz is a free agent after going 6-3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lamar Jackson finally faces Aaron Rodgers, assuming their shaky health allows it
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
BALTIMORE (AP) — Lamar Jackson and Aaron Rodgers — six MVPs between them — have remarkably never faced each other. It’s finally happening this weekend. Probably. With these two, you can’t be certain of anything at the moment. Jackson’s Baltimore Ravens host Rodgers’ Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday with first place in the AFC North on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oviedo moves off the bottom of La Liga after home draw against Mallorca
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
OVIEDO, Spain (AP) — Real Oviedo moved off the bottom of La Liga after drawing at home with Mallorca 0-0 even though it finished with nine men on Friday. Oviedo captain Santi Cazorla was shown a straight red in the 89th minute when he lunged into the ankle of Mallorca striker Vedat Muriqui. Teammate Federico ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP MP Kwan accuses Liberals of ‘fearmongering’ over defence export bill
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
OTTAWA — NDP MP Jenny Kwan is dismissing an internal Liberal caucus document as a “fearmongering” attempt to dissuade government MPs from supporting her bill to tighten oversight of defence-related exports. “I think it’s designed to confuse Liberal members, to be honest with you,” Kwan said, describing the briefing document as “out-and-out disinformation.” The leaked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fact File: Video of chained Mustang ‘stolen’ from Brampton, Ont. driveway is a skit
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
A video posted to social media in December appeared to show a Brampton, Ont. man filming the chained-up bumper of his Mustang — the only part of the vehicle that remained after a supposed theft. While some users who reposted the video took it at face value, the video is actually a skit, produced by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lille ends Marseille’s six-week unbeaten run in Ligue 1
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
LILLE, France (AP) — Lille gave Marseille its first Ligue 1 loss in six weeks after Ethan Mbappé’s goal for a 1-0 win on Friday. Fourth-placed Lille tied third-placed Marseille on points in the table. Marseille was unbeaten in six league games but it went behind in the 10th minute thanks to some hesitant defending. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!At age 39, Roughriders QB Trevor Harris says he hasn’t hit his ceiling
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
Trevor Harris is coming off a dream CFL season, finally winning his first Grey Cup ring as a starting quarterback with an MVP performance in the championship game. While some in his position might have considered hanging up the cleats, the 39-year-old Saskatchewan Roughriders pivot says he still hasn’t hit his ceiling. “I’d be shocked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iran to play at least one World Cup game on U.S. soil
By Canadian Press on December 5th, 2025
GENEVA (AP) — Iran will play at least one of its World Cup matches in the United States though the tournament draw on Friday avoided a group-stage clash between the geopolitical rivals. The Iranian team, representing a country targeted by U.S. airstrikes in June and whose citizens are subject to a travel ban imposed by ... Read More »
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