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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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TV / Talk shows

1 minute read Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025

Jimmy Kimmel: Matthew McConaughey, Pete Buttigieg, Howard Jones

Jimmy Fallon: Kate Hudson (above), John Stamos, Lily Allen, Laufey

Stephen Colbert: Taylor Swift

Seth Meyers: Amanda Seyfried, Andrew Scott

Faouzia on Kelly Clarkson todayManitoba pop singer Faouzia will appear on The Kelly Clarkson Show today.

The Moroccan-born vocalist, who grew up in Carman, released her debut album, Film Noir, on Nov. 7. Known for her collaborations with such artist as John Legend and David Guetta, she contributed Arabic vocals to a version of Clarkson’s single I Dare You, released in 2020.

She will be performing on the NBC daytime talk show, which will also feature guests Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley — stars of the new film Hamnet — and actor/podcaster Matt Rogers. The Kelly Clarkson Show airs at 5 p.m. on Citytv.

WECC fundraiser reaches almost $70KThe West End Cultural Centre has surpassed its goal to raise $50,000 one week after putting out a desperate plea for public donations.

Stars and hype on the rise as the NCAA volleyball tournament reaches the Final Four

Alyce Brown, The Associated Press 3 minute read Preview

Stars and hype on the rise as the NCAA volleyball tournament reaches the Final Four

Alyce Brown, The Associated Press 3 minute read 7:11 AM CST

In the booming world of NCAA volleyball, it’s Final Four time.

The championship tournament semifinals are Thursday, with Texas A&M facing Pittsburgh and Wisconsin against Kentucky and the winners advancing to Sunday's championship match. The Aggies and Badgers knocked off No. 1 seeds Nebraska and Texas over the weekend, adding even more buzz to an event that has become one of the most palpable markers of the sport’s explosive growth.

Last year, the championship game had 1.3 million viewers to its live broadcast. It has set a new attendance record each year since 2019 (with the exception of the 2020 pandemic year) and reached over 287,000 in overall attendance.

“What I have really seen in probably the last 4-5 years with the volleyball championship is it’s becoming more of an event,” said Kristin Fasbender, the director of championships and alliances for the NCAA. “Fans are buying their tickets early regardless of who is going to be there. And that, to me, is when you start to really see the excitement and growth of a championship.”

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FILE - Texas A&M middle blocker Morgan Perkins, center, places the Texas A&M logo on an NCAA bracket after winning the NCAA Division I volleyball playoff game against TCU, Dec. 6, 2025, in College Station, Texas. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman via AP, File)

FILE - Texas A&M middle blocker Morgan Perkins, center, places the Texas A&M logo on an NCAA bracket after winning the NCAA Division I volleyball playoff game against TCU, Dec. 6, 2025, in College Station, Texas. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman via AP, File)

Losing to Jake Paul would be ‘awfully embarrassing’ for Joshua, says promoter Hearn

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Losing to Jake Paul would be ‘awfully embarrassing’ for Joshua, says promoter Hearn

The Associated Press 2 minute read 6:14 AM CST

LONDON (AP) — Anthony Joshua losing to Jake Paul would be “an absolute disaster and awfully embarrassing,” the British fighter's promoter said Wednesday.

Writing in a column for the BBC, Eddie Hearn said it was “crazy” that Joshua — a former two-time world heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist — was getting in the ring with Paul, a YouTuber-turned-boxer who is facing easily his biggest challenge yet.

Yet Hearn said this is part of a strategy to reignite the 36-year-old Joshua's career, while also giving him “one of his career-high paydays” for an eight-round bout on Friday that will be shown on Netflix.

For Hearn, a loss for Joshua doesn't bear thinking about.

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Jake Paul, left, and Anthony Joshua, right, face off during a news conference promoting their upcoming heavyweight boxing match, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Jake Paul, left, and Anthony Joshua, right, face off during a news conference promoting their upcoming heavyweight boxing match, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Harris leads South Alabama against UL Monroe after 20-point game

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:47 AM CST

South Alabama Jaguars (8-3) at UL Monroe Warhawks (3-8)

Monroe, Louisiana; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: South Alabama visits UL Monroe after Chaze Harris scored 20 points in South Alabama's 58-57 loss to the North Texas Mean Green.

The Warhawks are 3-1 on their home court. UL Monroe has a 1-7 record against opponents over .500.

Robinson and UAB host Cleveland State

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:47 AM CST

Cleveland State Vikings (4-8, 0-2 Horizon League) at UAB Blazers (7-4)

Birmingham, Alabama; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: UAB hosts Cleveland State after Ahmad Robinson scored 25 points in UAB's 86-85 loss to the Troy Trojans.

The Blazers have gone 4-2 at home. UAB leads the AAC in rebounding, averaging 38.9 boards. Evan Chatman leads the Blazers with 9.5 rebounds.

Binghamton plays Pittsburgh following Beverly’s 21-point showing

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:47 AM CST

Binghamton Bearcats (3-8) at Pittsburgh Panthers (5-6)

Pittsburgh; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Binghamton faces Pittsburgh after Zyier Beverly scored 21 points in Binghamton's 84-67 loss to the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils.

The Panthers have gone 5-3 at home. Pittsburgh has a 1-0 record in games decided by less than 4 points.

Stonehill visits New Hampshire following Robinson’s 21-point showing

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:47 AM CST

Stonehill Skyhawks (3-8) at New Hampshire Wildcats (3-7)

Durham, New Hampshire; Wednesday, 6 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: New Hampshire hosts Stonehill after Kijan Robinson scored 21 points in New Hampshire's 88-82 overtime win against the Boston University Terriers.

The Wildcats have gone 3-1 in home games. New Hampshire ranks fourth in the America East in team defense, allowing 71.5 points while holding opponents to 43.5% shooting.

North Texas Mean Green (8-3) vs. Santa Clara Broncos (8-3)

Santa Cruz, California; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Santa Clara squares off against North Texas at Kaiser Permanente Arena in Santa Cruz, California.

The Broncos are 8-3 in non-conference play. Santa Clara is the WCC leader with 12.6 offensive rebounds per game led by Jake Ensminger averaging 2.9.

Loyola Chicago Ramblers (3-8) vs. San Francisco Dons (6-5)

San Francisco; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Loyola Chicago and San Francisco square off at Chase Center in San Francisco, California.

The Dons have a 6-5 record in non-conference play. San Francisco ranks fifth in the WCC with 25.1 defensive rebounds per game led by David Fuchs averaging 5.0.

Marquette hosts Halaifonua and Georgetown

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:47 AM CST

Georgetown Hoyas (7-3) at Marquette Golden Eagles (5-6)

Milwaukee; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Georgetown faces Marquette after Julius Halaifonua scored 22 points in Georgetown's 76-68 overtime win over the Saint Peter's Peacocks.

The Golden Eagles are 5-2 on their home court. Marquette ranks third in the Big East with 11.7 offensive rebounds per game led by Royce Parham averaging 2.2.

Ike and No. 7 Gonzaga host Campbell

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:47 AM CST

Campbell Fighting Camels (5-5) at Gonzaga Bulldogs (10-1)

Spokane, Washington; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: No. 7 Gonzaga takes on Campbell after Graham Ike scored 25 points in Gonzaga's 82-72 victory against the UCLA Bruins.

The Bulldogs have gone 4-0 at home. Gonzaga ranks second in the WCC with 19.7 assists per game led by Mario Saint-Supery averaging 4.6.

SFA hosts Texas A&M-CC following Michelini-Jackson’s 22-point outing

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:47 AM CST

Texas A&M-CC Islanders (4-5, 1-0 Southland) at Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (7-2, 1-0 Southland)

Huntsville, Texas; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Texas A&M-CC takes on SFA after Daniel Michelini-Jackson scored 22 points in Texas A&M-CC's 108-55 win over the Dallas Christian Crusaders.

The Lumberjacks are 5-0 in home games. SFA scores 80.1 points while outscoring opponents by 11.4 points per game.

Hampton Pirates take on the Jackson State Tigers

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:47 AM CST

Jackson State Tigers (1-9) vs. Hampton Pirates (5-6)

College Park, Georgia; Thursday, 5 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Jackson State and Hampton play at Gateway Center Arena in College Park, Georgia.

The Pirates have a 5-6 record in non-conference games. Hampton averages 73.2 points while outscoring opponents by 6.2 points per game.

Eastern Illinois takes on SIU-Edwardsville, seeks to break 5-game skid

The Associated Press 2 minute read 3:47 AM CST

SIU-Edwardsville Cougars (7-4) at Eastern Illinois Panthers (2-8, 0-1 OVC)

Charleston, Illinois; Thursday, 6:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Illinois aims to stop its five-game skid when the Panthers take on SIU-Edwardsville.

The Panthers have gone 2-2 at home. Eastern Illinois is 1-6 against opponents over .500.

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