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Former Whitecaps coach Vanni Sartini named coach, GM of CPL’s Halifax Wanderers
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
Former Vancouver Whitecaps coach Vanni Sartini is back in football, this time on the East Coast. The 49-year-old Italian, fired by the Whitecaps in November 2024, resurfaced Wednesday as head coach and general manager of the Canadian Premier League’s Halifax Wanderers. “I was very eager to come back — 2025 has been the first year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grand Rapids West Catholic and future Central Michigan OT Jacob Timmer named D7-8 Player of the Year
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
The 2025 Michigan Sports Writers All-State team Division 7-8, selected by a statewide panel of 13 sports writers: ___ PLAYER OF THE YEAR Jacob Timmer, Grand Rapids West Catholic ___ COACH OF THE YEAR Rob Beaudrie, Newport-Monroe Jefferson First Team All-State QB – Sam Stowe, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep QB – Luke Beaudrie, Newport-Monroe Jefferson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NASCAR chairman Jim France stands firm on charter stance, citing parents’ advice
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR Chairman Jim France had a stronger second day of testimony Wednesday as the final witness called by Michael Jordan’s side in the federal antitrust lawsuit against the racing series, explaining advice from his late parents helped shape his stance against granting teams permanent charters in the new revenue-sharing model. NASCAR ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blues sign Dillon Dube, who was acquitted in Hockey Canada sexual assault case, to AHL tryout
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Dillon Dube, the only remaining unsigned player among the five members of Canada’s 2018 world junior team who were acquitted of sexual assault in the high-profile case, has agreed to an American Hockey League professional tryout with the St. Louis Blues. General manager Doug Armstrong announced the deal with the 27-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winter Olympics: Swiss snowboarder Wicki out after tearing same ACL for second time this year
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Olympic snowboarder Berenice Wicki will miss the Milan Cortina Winter Games after tearing her left ACL for the second time this year, the Swiss team said Wednesday. At the 2022 Beijing Olympics Wicki placed seventh in snowboard halfpipe won by United States star Chloe Kim who retained her title. The 23-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Owen Cooper goes from ‘Adolescence’ to new ‘Heights’
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Owen Cooper hasn’t had thoughts of EGOT. He’s hardly had time to develop that kind of ambition in his short time as an actor. But, presented with the idea, he’s intrigued. And amused. “Is that the Emmy, the Grammy, the Oscar and the Tony?” he asks, with a laugh. “I’ve ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beyoncé, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman and Anna Wintour will co-chair next Met Gala
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The new Met Gala co-chairs have been announced, and it’s a high-powered quartet: Beyoncé, Venus Williams and Nicole Kidman will join Vogue’s Anna Wintour in hosting the star-packed event next May. Williams, who has never hosted before, takes the role seven years after her younger sister and fellow tennis champion, Serena, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beyoncé will co-chair the 2026 Met Gala along with Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman and Anna Wintour
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Beyoncé will co-chair the 2026 Met Gala along with Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman and Anna Wintour. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A’ja Wilson wins AP Female Athlete of the Year following historic 4th WNBA MVP
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
A’ja Wilson stood atop the WNBA again in 2025, winning an unprecedented fourth MVP as her Las Vegas Aces earned a third championship in four seasons. For that, she earned The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year on Wednesday for the first time in her career. It’s the second consecutive year a basketball player ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jim France’s testimony reveals stubborn stance on NASCAR charters amid emotional pleas
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR Chairman Jim France is continuing testimony Wednesday as the final witness called by Michael Jordan’s side in the federal antitrust lawsuit lodged against the top motorsports series in the United States. France returned to the stand on the eighth day of the trial to continue answering questions about his refusal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!10 months after Super Bowl, Mahomes and Hurts struggle in historic week of turnovers
By Canadian Press on December 10th, 2025
The least productive start of Patrick Mahomes’ career ended Kansas City’s nine-year run of division titles and put another remarkable streak in jeopardy. Jalen Hurts was even worse a night later for the Philadelphia Eagles, as the two starting quarterbacks from last season’s Super Bowl combined for a week that had never before been seen ... Read More »
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