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Former Newcastle goalkeeper Shaka Hislop reveals prostate cancer diagnosis
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
Former Newcastle goalkeeper Shaka Hislop said Thursday he has prostate cancer. The 56-year-old Hislop, who also played in the Premier League for West Ham and Portsmouth, said he had been diagnosed with a “fairly aggressive” form of the cancer around 18 months ago and it had now spread to his pelvic bone. He revealed his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Messi’s plans for 2026 World Cup? ‘One day at a time’
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Lionel Messi isn’t saying if he plans to play in the 2026 World Cup. The 38-year-old star led Argentina to the top of the standings of South America’s World Cup qualifiers, but he hasn’t confirmed if he’ll help his country defend its 2022 title. The World Cup draw is on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colts and Jaguars, both 8-4, meet with the AFC South lead at stake
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
Indianapolis (8-4) at Jacksonville (8-4) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS. BetMGM NFL odds: Colts by 1 1/2. Against the spread: Colts 6-4-2, Jaguars 7-5. Series record: Colts lead 28-20. Last meeting: Colts beat the Jaguars 26-23 in OT on Jan. 5, 2025, in Indianapolis. Last week: Colts lost to the Texans 20-16; Jaguars beat the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver to host Davis Cup qualifying tie between Canada and Brazil
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
VANCOUVER — Vancouver will host Canada’s first-round tie with Brazil in the Davis Cup Qualifiers, Tennis Canada announced Thursday. The best-of-five tie will take place Feb. 6-7 at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre on the University of British Columbia campus. The winner will advance to the second round of qualifying for the international men’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Supreme Court of Canada to review inmates’ challenge of jail lockdowns
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to hear the cases of two inmates who challenged the use of rotating lockdowns at a Nova Scotia jail. The two inmates at the Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility went to court to contest the legality of the lockdowns, which took place due to staff shortages. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bear Bachmeier’s emergence at quarterback powered BYU to Big 12 title game
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Bear Bachmeier has carved a unique spot for himself among BYU’s long list of successful quarterbacks. Bachmeier is the first true freshman to start an entire season at quarterback for the Cougars. He has led No. 11 BYU (11-1) to 11 wins for a second straight season and helped the Cougars ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Virtual playoff lock Texas Tech plays CFP hopeful BYU in ‘manifested’ matchup for Big 12 title
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — BYU coach Kalani Sitake and Texas Tech’s Joey McGuire have shared a few meals together, and they’ve talked about their teams making the Big 12 championship game. “If you want me at my best, Joey understands this, it’s usually when we’re eating,” said Sitake, the former Cougars fullback now in his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Report: Iran coach to attend World Cup draw despite federation boycott
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s national team coach will attend the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, despite an earlier announcement by the country’s soccer federation that it would boycott the event, Iranian media reported Thursday. The Iranian soccer federation said last week that the U.S. denied visas to members of its delegation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Detroit’s own crime-fighter RoboCop finally stands guard in Motor City
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — RoboCop has finally found a permanent home in Detroit. A statue looming 11 feet tall (3.3 meters) and weighing 3,500 pounds (1,587 kilograms) began standing guard over the Motor City on Wednesday afternoon. “It was snowstorm, dark and below 30 degrees Fahrenheit (minus-1.1 degree Celsius) and there was a steady stream of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FIFA considered Vegas for World Cup draw but logistical issues helped send it to Washington instead
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — FIFA considered Las Vegas as the site for its World Cup draw but logistical issues helped prevent a deal from getting done. The draw instead will take place Friday at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. The United States, Canada and Mexico will host the 48-team tournament from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gennadiy Golovkin, Antonio Tarver, Nigel Benn elected to Boxing Hall of Fame
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
Gennadiy Golovkin, the power puncher who made a record-tying 20 consecutive middleweight title defenses, was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame on Thursday. Former champions Antonio Tarver and Nigel Benn are the other headline names in the class that will be enshrined in the museum in Canastota, New York. The ceremony is scheduled ... Read More »
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