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Kane Brown tops Country Thunder bill

The lineup for next year’s Country Thunder concert event at Princess Auto Stadium was announced Tuesday and features mega-selling U.S. singer-songwriter Kane Brown (Heaven, What Ifs) and viral social media star Bailey Zimmerman (Fall in Love).

The show, which will also include American outlaw country act Koe Wetzel and Canadian singer-songwriter Robyn Ottolini (F-150), is set for Friday, July 3.

Country Thunder is a production of the Winnipeg Football Club and True North Sports and Entertainment. The series also includes a Rockin’ Thunder

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Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025

Problems continue for England as star bowler Jofra Archer is out of the final two Ashes tests

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Problems continue for England as star bowler Jofra Archer is out of the final two Ashes tests

Dennis Passa, The Associated Press 3 minute read Updated: 2:38 AM CST

England's Ashes tour of Australia appears to be going from bad to worse.

Star bowler Jofra Archer will not play in the remaining two tests due to a left side strain, a team official said Wednesday, adding to England's problems both on and off the field that include accusations of drunken behavior by opener Ben Duckett.

The 30-year-old Archer spent four years battling a variety of fitness issues, including stress fractures of the back and right elbow, but has been in strong form since making a long-awaited red-ball return against India.

The fourth test begins Friday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the fifth on Jan. 4 in Sydney. Australia has a winning 3-0 lead in the five-test series and has retained the Ashes.

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Updated: 2:38 AM CST

England's Ben Stokes, right, walks with teammate Jofra Archer after dismissing Australia during play on day four of the third Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Adelaide, Australia, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/James Elsby)

England's Ben Stokes, right, walks with teammate Jofra Archer after dismissing Australia during play on day four of the third Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Adelaide, Australia, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/James Elsby)

Bangura rushes for 149 yards and a TD as Ohio beats UNLV 17-10 in Frisco Bowl

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Bangura rushes for 149 yards and a TD as Ohio beats UNLV 17-10 in Frisco Bowl

The Associated Press 3 minute read Yesterday at 11:53 PM CST

FRISCO, Texas (AP) —

Sieh Bangura rushed for 149 yards and a touchdown and Ohio beat UNLV 17-10 on Tuesday night to win the Frisco Bowl.

The Bobcats (9-4) have won their last seven bowl games — dating to 2017 — after losing eight of their first 10.

Defensive coordinator and interim head coach John Hauser led Ohio to this victory after head coach Brian Smith was fired earlier in the month for having an affair with an undergraduate student.

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Ohio quarterback Parker Navarro (13) is congratulated after winning the Frisco Bowl NCAA college football game against UNLV Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Ohio quarterback Parker Navarro (13) is congratulated after winning the Frisco Bowl NCAA college football game against UNLV Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Sieh Bangura runs for 149 yards and a score, helps Ohio beat UNLV 17-10 in Frisco Bowl

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Sieh Bangura runs for 149 yards and a score, helps Ohio beat UNLV 17-10 in Frisco Bowl

The Associated Press 2 minute read Yesterday at 11:45 PM CST

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Sieh Bangura rushed for 149 yards and a touchdown and Ohio beat UNLV 17-10 on Tuesday night to win the Frisco Bowl.

The Bobcats (9-4) have won their last seven bowl games — dating to 2017 — after losing eight of their first 10.

Defensive coordinator and interim head coach John Hauser led Ohio to this victory after head coach Brian Smith was fired earlier in the month for having an affair with an undergraduate student.

Ohio's Parker Navarro had a 5-yard touchdown run on a quarterback keeper five minutes into the second quarter for the only score of the first half. The lead was 6-0 after David Dellenbach's extra-point kick hit the right upright.

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UNLV quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) is grabbed by Ohio defensive lineman Evan Herrmann (11) during the second half of the Frisco Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

UNLV quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) is grabbed by Ohio defensive lineman Evan Herrmann (11) during the second half of the Frisco Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Japanese boxing stars Inoue and Nakatani poised for showdown if Saudi bouts go their way

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Japanese boxing stars Inoue and Nakatani poised for showdown if Saudi bouts go their way

Ken Maguire, The Associated Press 5 minute read Yesterday at 11:12 PM CST

The Floyd Mayweather Jr.- Manny Pacquiao bout happened probably five years too late. Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua still haven’t fought.

Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani are ready to square off now in what would be the biggest fight in Japanese boxing history. No posturing, just two top pound-for-pound boxers in their prime seemingly willing to give fans what they want.

Here’s the catch: They each have one more fight and need to avoid a surprise before their expected showdown.

Inoue (31-0, 27 KOs) is the undisputed super bantamweight (122 lbs) champion and the headliner Saturday in Saudi Arabia. He faces Mexico’s Alan David Picasso (32-0-1, 17 KOs). Nakatani (31-0, 24 KOs), moving up in weight to make his debut in the division, faces Sebastian Hernandez Reyes (20-0, 18 KOs) — also Mexican — on the same card, a showcase of Japanese fighters.

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FILE - Naoya Inoue celebrates after defeating Ramon Cardenas in a junior featherweight title boxing match Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

FILE - Naoya Inoue celebrates after defeating Ramon Cardenas in a junior featherweight title boxing match Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Maverick McIvor rallies Western Kentucky to a New Orleans Bowl victory, beating Southern Miss 27-16

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Maverick McIvor rallies Western Kentucky to a New Orleans Bowl victory, beating Southern Miss 27-16

The Associated Press 2 minute read Yesterday at 9:12 PM CST

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Quarterback Maverick McIvor came off the bench to lead three second-half touchdown drives and Western Kentucky rallied to beat Southern Mississippi 27-16 on Tuesday night to win the New Orleans Bowl at Caesars Superdome.

Head coach Tyson Helton has led the Hilltoppers (9-4) to a bowl game in seven straight seasons, winning five of them.

McIvor completed 12 of 19 passes for 199 yards with one interception and rushed for a season-high 48 yards and a score on eight carries. Matthew Henry had seven receptions for 126 yards. Jack Cannon kicked two field goals.

Braylon Braxton threw a 35-yard touchdown pass to Tychaun Chapman in the first quarter and Creighton Wilbanks kicked two field goals in the second to help the Golden Eagles (7-6) take a 13-6 lead into halftime.

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Western Kentucky Quarterback Rodney Tisdale Jr. (16) being rushed by a Southern Miss defender during the first of half of the New Orleans Bowl Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025 in New Orleans, La. (Aimee Cronan/The Gazebo Gazette via AP)

Western Kentucky Quarterback Rodney Tisdale Jr. (16) being rushed by a Southern Miss defender during the first of half of the New Orleans Bowl Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025 in New Orleans, La. (Aimee Cronan/The Gazebo Gazette via AP)

Caleb Hollenbeck scores 25 to help Marshall beat NAIA’s West Virginia Tech 102-52

The Associated Press 1 minute read Yesterday at 9:06 PM CST

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Caleb Hollenbeck had 25 points in Marshall's 102-52 victory over NAIA member West Virginia Tech on Tuesday night.

Hollenbeck also had eight rebounds for the Thundering Herd (8-5). Wyatt Fricks totaled 19 points and eight rebounds. Noah Otshudi pitched in with 13 points, six rebounds and six assists.

Jackson Tackett finished with 17 points for the Golden Bears. Brandon Moore added nine points and Trayten Woods scored eight.

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Villanova turns back Seton Hall 64-56 in Wildcats’ Big East Conference opener

The Associated Press 1 minute read Yesterday at 9:01 PM CST

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Acaden Lewis had 16 points and Villanova beat Seton Hall 64-56 in the Wildcats' Big East Conference opener on Tuesday night.

Lewis added five rebounds and three steals for the Wildcats (10-2, 1-0). Bryce Lindsay hit three 3-pointers and scored 15, while Matthew Hodge hit two 3-pointers and scored 12.

Elijah Fisher had 13 points to lead the Pirates (11-2, 1-1), who saw a five-game win streak end. Josh Rivera added 10 points and A.J. Staton-McCray scored nine.

Villanova took the lead for good with 6:53 to go in the first half. The score was 31-27 at halftime with Lindsay racking up eight points. Villanova used a 16-0 run in the second half to build a 47-29 advantage with 14:11 left.

Rodney Brown Jr. scores 23 as Loyola Marymount beats Morgan State 83-56

The Associated Press 1 minute read Yesterday at 7:49 PM CST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rodney Brown Jr. scored 23 points to lead Loyola Marymount over Morgan State 83-56 on Tuesday.

Brown went 8 of 14 from the field (5 for 9 from 3-point range) for the Lions (9-4). Jalen Shelley added 14 points, six rebounds and three blocks. Aaron McBride pitched in with nine points and six rebounds.

The Bears (2-11) were led by Rob Lawson, who recorded 14 points and six assists. Walter Peggs Jr. added 12 points and David Bumpass scored 11.

Loyola Marymount took the lead with 19:46 remaining in the first half and did not trail again. Brown had 14 first-half points for a 40-21 advantage at the break.

Surrey, B.C., Conservative candidate scraps the court challenge of his loss

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Surrey, B.C., Conservative candidate scraps the court challenge of his loss

The Canadian Press 3 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 8:19 PM CST

SURREY - The B.C. Conservative Party candidate who lost in the riding of Surrey-Guildford by 22 votes in last year's provincial election has given up his court challenge of the results. 

Honveer Singh Randhawa announced in a statement on Tuesday that he is withdrawing his B.C. Supreme Court petition, saying his team has already achieved a material outcome after the chief electoral officer admitted that some violations had occurred. 

Randhawa claimed in his petition that some non-residents of the riding voted, that others cast multiple ballots and that some residents of a seniors care home cast mail-in ballots, despite them not being aware there was an election. 

A statement from Elections BC says there is no evidence that violations of the Election Act occurred in the last provincial election and the election result remains valid.

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Updated: Yesterday at 8:19 PM CST

A person walks to a polling station to vote on election day in Vancouver, on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

A person walks to a polling station to vote on election day in Vancouver, on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Trio leads St. John’s to 85-59 victory over Harvard

The Associated Press 1 minute read Yesterday at 7:37 PM CST

Zuby Ejiofor, Bryce Hopkins and Ian Jackson all finished with 14 points to lead St. John's to an 85-59 victory over Harvard on Tuesday night.

Ejiofor added nine rebounds for the Red Storm (8-4). Hopkins made 6 of 9 shots with a 3-pointer and Jackson sank 4 of 8 from 3-point range.

The Crimson (6-7) were led in scoring by Chandler Pigge, who finished with 13 points. Robert Hinton added 12 points.

St. John's took the lead for good with 5:08 left in the first half. The score was 46-33 at halftime, with Ejiofor racking up 10 points.

Hardy scores 20, Jessamy hits winner as Cal State Bakersfield rallies to beat Idaho 64-63

The Associated Press 1 minute read Yesterday at 7:22 PM CST

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — CJ Hardy scored 20 points and Ronald Jessamy sank a go-ahead 17-footer with two seconds left to rally Cal State Bakersfield to a 64-63 victory over Idaho on Tuesday.

Hardy went 8 of 15 from the field (3 for 8 from 3-point range) for the Roadrunners (6-8). Jaden Alexander and AJ George both scored 10 with Alexander addding six rebounds.

Brody Rowbury finished with 20 points and nine rebounds to lead the Vandals (8-5). Kolton Mitchell added 17 points and five assists, while Biko Johnson scored 13.

Cal State Bakersfield led 26-23 at halftime. Rowbury hit a jumper to give Idaho a one-point lead with 15 seconds remaining.

A minute’s silence for 2 dead sailors as the Sydney to Hobart race is set to begin Friday

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A minute’s silence for 2 dead sailors as the Sydney to Hobart race is set to begin Friday

The Associated Press 3 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 10:49 PM CST

SYDNEY (AP) — A briefing for this year's Sydney to Hobart race began Wednesday with a minute’s silence for the two sailors who died in last year’s event. It ended with hopes that the catastrophic weather conditions will not be repeated in this year's race starting Friday.

The mandatory briefing from the Bureau of Meteorology predicted the scheduled 129 starters in the annual race from Sydney harbor to Hobart on the island state of Tasmania will face strong southerly winds of up to 25 knots (about 46 kilometers per hour, or 28 mph) after leaving Sydney Heads.

Those winds are likely to slacken across the New South Wales state and Tasmanian coasts across the weekend. The fleet has still been warned there is a chance of strong winds on the first night.

“It’s going to be cold, wet and bumpy, people will get seasick,″ said chairman of the race committee Lee Goddard.

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Updated: Yesterday at 10:49 PM CST

FILE - Yachts jockey for position during the start of the Sydney Hobart yacht race in Sydney, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft, File)

FILE - Yachts jockey for position during the start of the Sydney Hobart yacht race in Sydney, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft, File)

Tyler Bilodeau scores career-high 34, UCLA beats UC Riverside 97-65

The Associated Press 2 minute read Yesterday at 5:53 PM CST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tyler Bilodeau scored a career-high 34 points on 12-of-19 shooting on Tuesday to help UCLA beat UC Riverside 97-65.

Bilodeau made 4 of 7 from 3-point range, hit 6 of 6 from the free-throw line, and scored the most by a UCLA player since Kris Wilkes also scored 34 in a 90-69 win over Arizona on Jan. 26, 2019. Trent Perry had 14 points and seven assists, Skyy Clark also scored 14 points, and Eric Dailey Jr. added 13 points and nine rebounds for UCLA (10-3).

The Bruins never trailed and used a 24-9 run to open a 15-point lead with five minutes left in the first half. UC Riverside trailed by at least nine the rest of the way.

Utah State transfer Osiris Grady made 8 of 12 from the field and finished with 20 points, five rebounds and five assists for UC Riverside (6-8). BJ Kolly made 8 of 10 from the free-throw line and finished with 12 points. Marqui Worthy Jr. added 11 points but tied his career high with seven turnovers.

One person dead after shooting near U of T Scarborough campus

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One person dead after shooting near U of T Scarborough campus

The Canadian Press 2 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 5:24 PM CST

An investigation is underway after one person died in a shooting near the University of Toronto’s Scarborough campus Tuesday afternoon.

Toronto Police Service says officers responded to a call about a person with serious injuries in the area of Highland Creek Trail and Old Kingston Road.

Police say the shooting happened shortly after 3:30 p.m. 

Investigators say upon arrival police found an individual with a gunshot wound who later died. 

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Updated: Yesterday at 5:24 PM CST

A Toronto Police Service logo in Ottawa, on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

A Toronto Police Service logo in Ottawa, on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

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