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Joe Root finally scores an Ashes century for England in Australia, and makes it a big one
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Joe Root has finally scored a hundred in an Ashes test for England in Australia, checking off one of the few milestones missing from his impressive cricket CV. Test cricket’s No. 1-ranked batter ended a 15-test century drought Down Under dating to 2013 when he reached triple figures on Thursday in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gallant Strides: Curling double duty has its advantages at the Winter Olympics
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
Brett Gallant will make history at the Milan Cortina Olympics when he becomes the first Canadian curler to compete in two disciplines at the same Winter Games. It’s a development that should also negate the advantage some other countries have enjoyed at previous Olympics when their athletes played in mixed doubles and four-player competitions. Curling ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Root’s first century in Australia tops Starc’s 6 wickets as England takes honors on Day 1
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Joe Root posted a long-awaited first Ashes century in Australia to give England the honors on Day 1 of the second cricket test despite Mitchell Starc’s six wickets. Starc removed Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope to have England reeling at 5-2 in the third over Thursday. That’s when Root went to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fans of Swiss club Young Boys banned from Europa League game for violence at Aston Villa
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Fans of Swiss soccer club Young Boys were banned from a Europa League game on Thursday as punishment for violence that halted play at Aston Villa last week. Young Boys fans threw plastic bottles that struck Villa goal scorer Donyell Malen and clashed with stadium security staff during their team’s 2-1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Austin McNamara’s rise as Jets’ punting ‘sniper’ began by watching YouTube videos as a kid
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Austin McNamara’s journey to becoming one of the NFL’s top young punters began on a computer screen. The New York Jets ‘ first-year standout loved playing soccer and basketball while growing up in Gilbert, Arizona, but never participated in organized football until he got to high school. That’s when McNamara ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NASCAR antitrust trial: Bob Jenkins testifies about $100M loss and ‘insulting’ charter deal
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Front Row Motorsports owner Bob Jenkins was back on the stand Thursday to testify on the fourth day of the explosive antitrust case that accuses NASCAR of being a monopolistic bully in violation of federal antitrust laws. Jenkins began his testimony Wednesday and the fast-food franchiser said he was a passionate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets’ Comrie bounces back in shootout loss to Canadiens: ‘Absolutely fantastic’
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
MONTREAL — Eric Comrie wasn’t happy to be pulled during Monday’s 5-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres, but he also didn’t sulk. The Winnipeg Jets goalie — filling the starter’s role with MVP netminder Connor Hellebuyck injured — quickly moved on to his next challenge Wednesday night in Montreal, giving his team every chance to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joe Root finally scores an Ashes century for England in Australia
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Joe Root has finally scored a hundred in an Ashes test for England in Australia, checking off one of the few milestones missing from his impressive cricket CV. Test cricket’s No. 1-ranked batter ended a 15-test century drought Down Under dating to 2013 when he reached triple figures on Thursday in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marseille’s prolific attack faces in-form Lille in Ligue 1
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — The two highest scoring teams in Ligue 1 face off on Friday when nine-time champion Marseille travels north to take on Lille. Marseille missed the chance to move to the top of the standings last weekend after being held to a home draw. On a four-match unbeaten run across all competitions, it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olympic flame for Milan Cortina Winter Games handed to Italian organizers in Athens
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The Olympic flame for the Milan Cortina Winter Games was formally handed to Italian organizers on Thursday in the all-marble stadium in central Athens where the first modern Olympics were held nearly 130 years ago. From Athens the flame will travel to Italy, where it will begin a 63-day, 12,000-kilometer relay ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toyota deepens connections in F1 with Haas team sponsorship in 2026
By Canadian Press on December 4th, 2025
TOKYO (AP) — Toyota is increasing its presence in Formula 1 after taking over the title sponsorship of the Haas team on Thursday. It’s another high-profile commitment to F1 by a major automaker as the General Motors-backed Cadillac team prepares to make its debut next year. The team’s new name in 2026 will be TGR ... Read More »
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