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In only change, Will Jacks is named in England’s team for second Ashes test against Australia
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — In the only change from the first test, Will Jacks has been named in England’s team for the second Ashes test against Australia, with the all-rounder preferred to Shoaib Bashir for the day-night match starting Thursday in Brisbane. Jacks made two test appearances in Pakistan three years ago and has been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada women beaten by Japan again as losing streak stretches to five games
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
ISAHAYA — The Canadian women played better but the result was the same in their rematch with Japan on Tuesday, extending their losing streak to five games with a 1-0 defeat. Mina Tanaka, who plays for the NWSL’s Utah Royals, scored for No. 8 Japan in the soccer friendly at Transcosmos Stadium Nagasaki. The ninth-ranked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australia batter Khawaja is out of the 2nd Ashes test against England with a back injury
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Usman Khawaja has been ruled out of the second Ashes test at the Gabba in Brisbane with a back injury, Cricket Australia said Tuesday. The 38-year-old Khawaja’s place in the starting side for the day-night test in Brisbane starting Thursday had been under scrutiny since back spasms forced him from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Los Angeles visits Atlanta on 3-game road skid
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers (5-16, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (13-9, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Atlanta; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles will try to break its three-game road losing streak when the Clippers visit Atlanta. The Hawks are 4-4 in home games. Atlanta has a 3-1 record in games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sacramento takes on Houston, seeks to break 3-game slide
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
Sacramento Kings (5-16, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (13-5, third in the Western Conference) Houston; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento is looking to end its three-game losing streak with a victory over Houston. The Rockets have gone 6-4 against Western Conference teams. Houston leads the Western Conference in rebounding, averaging ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flagg, Mavericks to host Jaquez and the Heat
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
Miami Heat (14-7, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (7-15, 12th in the Western Conference) Dallas; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Miami Heat visit the Dallas Mavericks in a non-conference matchup. The Mavericks have gone 4-9 in home games. Dallas is fourth in the league with 34.5 defensive rebounds per game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bulls take on the Nets on 4-game losing streak
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
Brooklyn Nets (4-16, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (9-11, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Chicago looks to stop its four-game slide when the Bulls take on Brooklyn. The Bulls are 6-8 in Eastern Conference games. Chicago has a 5-6 record against opponents over .500. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Denver takes road win streak into matchup with Indiana
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
Denver Nuggets (14-6, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (4-17, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Denver visits Indiana trying to continue its seven-game road winning streak. The Pacers have gone 4-7 at home. Indiana averages 13.7 turnovers per game and is 3-6 when it wins the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Antetokounmpo and the Bucks host conference foe Detroit
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
Detroit Pistons (17-4, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (9-13, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons take on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. The Bucks are 2-3 against opponents in the Central Division. Milwaukee has a 6-6 record ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Washington visits Philadelphia after Maxey’s 44-point game
By Canadian Press on December 2nd, 2025
Washington Wizards (3-16, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (10-9, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia faces the Washington Wizards after Tyrese Maxey scored 44 points in the Philadelphia 76ers’ 142-134 overtime loss to the Atlanta Hawks. The 76ers are 9-9 in Eastern Conference games. Philadelphia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kane Williamson returns to test action with a half century for New Zealand against West Indies
By Canadian Press on December 1st, 2025
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — For Kane Williamson it was business as usual. After 12 months away from test cricket as a privateer in professional leagues around the world, Williamson ground out his 38th half century for New Zealand on Tuesday on the first day of the first test against West Indies. It wasn’t classic ... Read More »
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