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Blake Griffin, Candace Parker among the first-time nominees for Basketball Hall of Fame
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
Blake Griffin, Candace Parker, Jamal Crawford, the 1996 U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team, Bruce Pearl and Kelvin Sampson were among the first-time nominees announced Friday that will be considered for enshrinement into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame next year. Also among the notable first-time nominees: Elena Delle Donne and Joe Johnson as players, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dixon, Augillard combine for 47 to lead Milwaukee 88-87 over South Dakota State
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Josh Dixon and Amar Augillard combined for 47 points as Milwaukee beat South Dakota State 88-87 on Friday. Dixon poured in 24 points and contributed five rebounds for the Panthers (5-6). Augillard scored 23 points, shooting 7 for 16 (5 for 10 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings shut down left tackle Christian Darrisaw for the rest of the season as knee trouble lingers
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings placed left tackle Christian Darrisaw on injured reserve on Friday, ending his season early to reset his uneven recovery from reconstructive knee surgery. With the Vikings (6-8) eliminated from contention for the playoffs, the collaborative decision was made by the medical staff, the coaching staff and Darrisaw to shut ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Antonio Munoz scores 23 to lead Grambling 81-72 over Hampton
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — Antonio Munoz poured in 23 points to lead Grambling 81-72 past Hampton on Friday. Munoz added five rebounds, five assists, two blocks and two steals for the Tigers (5-6). Jamil Muttilib scored 19 points while going 7 of 7 from the field and 4 for 4 from the line. Derrius ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texas Rangers and reliever Chris Martin finalize 1-year contract
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Chris Martin and the Texas Rangers completed a one-year contract Friday that puts the veteran reliever back in the bullpen with his hometown team. The 39-year-old Martin, born and raised in Arlington only minutes from the Rangers’ ballpark, went 2-6 with a 2.98 ERA and two saves in 49 appearances for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Next panel recommends ditching RCMP, referendum to quit CPP
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s hand-picked panel re-examining the province’s relationship with Ottawa says it’s time to ditch the RCMP and hold a provincewide referendum on quitting the Canada Pension Plan. The Alberta Next panel, in a report with findings and recommendations, says creating a provincial pension plan was the most hotly debated topic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Knicks celebrate their NBA Cup title, even though they aren’t commemorating it with a banner
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks celebrated their NBA Cup championship Friday night, even though they aren’t commemorating it with a banner at Madison Square Garden. As players lined the court before the playing of the national anthem ahead of their game against Philadelphia, highlights from the Knicks’ victories during their march to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kehoe and Benigni combine for 42 in Navy’s 88-55 win over Coppin State
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Aidan Kehoe and Austin Benigni combined for 42 points as Navy beat Coppin State 88-55 on Friday. Kehoe had 22 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks for the Midshipmen (7-5). Benigni poured in 20 points and added five rebounds and six assists. Cam Cole shot 4 for 5, including 3 for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!West Indies hang tough and are 206-2 at lunch on Day 3 of the 3rd test against New Zealand
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand (AP) — Jacob Duffy took two wickets before lunch Saturday but the West Indies continued to resist strongly on the third day of the third test against New Zealand. Duffy removed both overnight batters, John Campbell for 45 and Brandon King for 63 inside the first hour. Kavem Hodge and Tevin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Davius Loury scores 17 as CSU Northridge downs La Sierra 88-53
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
NORTHRIDGE, Calif. (AP) — Davius Loury had 17 points in Cal State Northridge’s 88-53 win against La Sierra on Friday. Loury added five rebounds and three steals for the Matadors (7-5, 1-1 Big West Conference). Josiah Davis scored 16 points while going 6 of 13 (2 for 5 from 3-point range). Larry Hughes Jr. finished ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Certain salads sold in Western Canada recalled for possible listeria contamination
By Canadian Press on December 19th, 2025
OTTAWA — Five food products ranging from salads to noodle bowls distributed across Western Canada have been recalled due to possible listeria contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the affected products are branded “Inspiredgo” and include Greek Mezze salad, Dill Chickpea salad and Super Solstice salad packages. The brand’s bento noodle bowl and pickle ... Read More »
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