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Louvre reopens fully after staff vote to suspend strike
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — The Louvre in Paris reopened fully on Friday after staff voted to suspend a strike that had disrupted access to the world’s most visited museum, management and unions said. The decision was taken during a general assembly of museum workers, who voted unanimously to pause the strike to allow the museum to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Eddie the Eagle’ transitions from Olympic ski jumper to actor, in photos
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
Michael Edwards, famously known as “Eddie the Eagle,” has transitioned from Olympic ski jumper to small-time actor as he expands his repertoire. Edwards, who became Britain’s first Olympic ski jumper in 1988, has since embraced various roles, from recording songs to speaking engagements. Now 62, he continues to entertain audiences, proving that his spirit and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stage jitters replace fear of falling in ‘Eddie the Eagle’s’ latest act
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
GLOUCESTER, England (AP) — Waiting in the wings on opening night of “Beauty and the Beast,” Michael Edwards felt the nerve-wracking jitters he experienced four decades earlier staring through thick glasses down a perilously steep ski jump. The athlete-turned-performer better known as “Eddie the Eagle” was no stranger to fear, but this was different: he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens’ Zachary Bolduc finally breaks through at the Bell Centre
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
MONTREAL — Zachary Bolduc imagined he’d score plenty of goals in front of friends and family when the Canadiens traded for him this summer. What he probably didn’t envision was that it would take 19 games to bury his first at home. Bolduc finally delivered his Bell Centre moment Thursday night, scoring twice in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stephenson leads Florida International against LIU after 23-point game
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
Long Island Sharks (6-5) at Florida International Panthers (5-4) Miami; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Florida International plays LIU after Corey Stephenson scored 23 points in Florida International’s 98-81 loss to the Miami Hurricanes. The Panthers are 5-1 on their home court. Florida International scores 84.0 points while outscoring opponents by 5.1 points per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Providence takes on Seton Hall following Edwards’ 32-point game
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
Seton Hall Pirates (10-1) at Providence Friars (7-5, 0-1 Big East) Providence, Rhode Island; Friday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Providence takes on Seton Hall after Jason Edwards scored 32 points in Providence’s 113-110 overtime loss to the Butler Bulldogs. The Friars are 6-0 in home games. Providence scores 91.7 points and has outscored opponents ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Xavier visits Halaifonua and Georgetown
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
Xavier Musketeers (8-4, 0-1 Big East) at Georgetown Hoyas (8-3, 1-0 Big East) Washington; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Georgetown takes on Xavier after Julius Halaifonua scored 21 points in Georgetown’s 78-69 victory over the Marquette Golden Eagles. The Hoyas are 6-0 on their home court. Georgetown ranks seventh in the Big East at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bennett and Dayton host Liberty
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
Liberty Flames (7-3) at Dayton Flyers (9-3) Dayton, Ohio; Saturday, 12:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Dayton plays Liberty after Javon Bennett scored 25 points in Dayton’s 97-69 victory over the Florida State Seminoles. The Flyers are 7-0 in home games. Dayton is ninth in the A-10 with 15.1 assists per game led by Jordan Derkack ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McHenry and Utah host Eastern Washington
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
Eastern Washington Eagles (2-9) at Utah Utes (7-4) Salt Lake City; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Utah plays Eastern Washington after Don McHenry scored 29 points in Utah’s 82-74 loss to the Mississippi State Bulldogs. The Utes have gone 6-1 at home. Utah is 1-1 in games decided by 10 points or more. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sacred Heart hosts Thomas and Dartmouth
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
Dartmouth Big Green (5-5) at Sacred Heart Pioneers (4-7, 1-1 MAAC) Fairfield, Connecticut; Friday, 11 a.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Dartmouth visits Sacred Heart after Kareem Thomas scored 24 points in Dartmouth’s 89-64 win against the Holy Cross Crusaders. The Pioneers are 2-1 on their home court. Sacred Heart has a 3-5 record in games decided ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 3 Duke Blue Devils and the No. 19 Texas Tech Red Raiders play in New York City, New York
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
Texas Tech Red Raiders (8-3) vs. Duke Blue Devils (11-0) New York; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 19 Texas Tech and No. 3 Duke meet at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. The Blue Devils have an 11-0 record in non-conference play. Duke scores 87.7 points and has outscored opponents ... Read More »
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