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Messi’s tour of India gets off to chaotic start with fans throwing bottles
By Canadian Press on December 13th, 2025
KOLKATA, India (AP) — Lionel Messi’s much-hyped tour of India got off to a rocky start Saturday with angry fans throwing bottles and attempting to vandalize a stadium after many of them failed to get more than just a glimpse of their hero. The Times of India reported that many ticket-holders said that they failed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Métis Nation of Ontario say academic gathering is an attempt to erase their history
By Canadian Press on December 13th, 2025
OTTAWA — Members of the Métis Nation of Ontario say an upcoming academic summit in the province amounts to an attack on their history because it questions the legitimacy of their connection to Métis heritage and territorial claims. But the First Nations organizers of the summit say they are using the event to safeguard their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lindsey Vonn sits 2nd in a World Cup downhill a day after becoming oldest winner at age 41
By Canadian Press on December 13th, 2025
ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) — Lindsey Vonn nearly did it again. The 41-year-old American stood second in a World Cup downhill on Saturday, a day after becoming the oldest winner in the circuit’s history. After winning the season’s opening downhill by nearly a full second on Friday, Vonn was beaten by only one racer this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Houston Christian plays SE Louisiana in conference matchup
By Canadian Press on December 13th, 2025
SE Louisiana Lions (3-6, 0-1 Southland) at Houston Christian Huskies (5-4, 1-0 Southland) Houston; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Houston Christian faces SE Louisiana in a matchup of Southland teams. The Huskies are 3-0 on their home court. Houston Christian is 1-2 against opponents with a winning record. The Lions have gone 0-1 against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 13 Illinois hosts No. 23 Nebraska after Wagler’s 23-point game
By Canadian Press on December 13th, 2025
Nebraska Cornhuskers (10-0, 1-0 Big Ten) at Illinois Fighting Illini (8-2, 1-0 Big Ten) Champaign, Illinois; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 13 Illinois hosts No. 23 Nebraska after Keaton Wagler scored 23 points in Illinois’ 88-80 victory over the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Fighting Illini have gone 6-0 at home. Illinois averages 88.6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Louisiana visits Cooper and Louisiana Tech
By Canadian Press on December 13th, 2025
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (1-9) at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (5-3) Ruston, Louisiana; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Louisiana Tech faces Louisiana after Kaden Cooper scored 20 points in Louisiana Tech’s 89-37 victory over the Ecclesia Royals. The Bulldogs are 5-0 on their home court. Louisiana Tech averages 11.4 turnovers per game and is 2-1 when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monmouth visits Fairfield following Sparks’ 21-point game
By Canadian Press on December 13th, 2025
Monmouth Hawks (5-5) at Fairfield Stags (5-5, 0-2 MAAC) Fairfield, Connecticut; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Fairfield hosts Monmouth after Braden Sparks scored 21 points in Fairfield’s 74-63 loss to the Merrimack Warriors. The Stags have gone 3-1 in home games. Fairfield has a 2-3 record in games decided by at least 10 points. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charlotte visits Charleston (SC) on 3-game road skid
By Canadian Press on December 13th, 2025
Charlotte 49ers (4-6) at Charleston (SC) Cougars (4-6) Charleston, South Carolina; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte will aim to break its three-game road slide when the 49ers visit Charleston (SC). The Cougars are 2-2 on their home court. Charleston (SC) has a 2-6 record against opponents over .500. The 49ers are 0-2 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Providence plays Butler on 3-game win streak
By Canadian Press on December 13th, 2025
Providence Friars (7-4) at Butler Bulldogs (7-2) Indianapolis; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Providence will try to continue its three-game win streak with a victory over Butler. The Bulldogs have gone 5-1 at home. Butler ranks second in the Big East with 12.1 offensive rebounds per game led by Michael Ajayi averaging 3.1. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ohio State takes on West Virginia
By Canadian Press on December 13th, 2025
West Virginia Mountaineers (8-3) vs. Ohio State Buckeyes (7-2, 1-1 Big Ten) Cleveland; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Ohio State takes on West Virginia at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The Buckeyes have a 6-1 record against non-conference oppponents. Ohio State ranks ninth in the Big Ten with 16.4 assists per game led by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Alabama faces North Texas, looks for 6th straight home win
By Canadian Press on December 13th, 2025
North Texas Mean Green (7-3) at South Alabama Jaguars (8-2) Mobile, Alabama; Sunday, 5:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: South Alabama hosts North Texas aiming to prolong its five-game home winning streak. The Jaguars have gone 2-0 at home. South Alabama is third in the Sun Belt in team defense, allowing 68.9 points while holding opponents ... Read More »
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