January 16th, 2026
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Mark McMorris, Laurie Blouin headline Canada’s Olympic snowboard team

By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026

WHISTLER — Mark McMorris and Laurie Blouin are among the six athletes that have been named to Canada’s Olympic snowboard slopestyle and big air team. They will be joined by Eli Bouchard, Francis Jobin, Juliette Pelchat and Cameron Spalding. McMorris, from Regina, will be making his fourth Olympic appearance in Italy in February. The 32-year-old ... Read More »

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Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss sues NCAA for extra year of eligibility

By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026

Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss sued the NCAA in state court on Friday for an additional year of eligibility so he can play for the Rebels next season. The suit filed in Lafayette County came a week after the NCAA denied Ole Miss’ request for an extra year, saying the university and Chambliss’ previous school — ... Read More »

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Insured flood costs estimated at $74M in B.C.’s Fraser Valley

By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026

The Insurance Bureau of Canada says severe weather and flooding that lashed southern British Columbia and parts of Alberta last month caused close to $90 million in insured damage, with B.C.’s Fraser Valley suffering the heaviest losses. A statement from the bureau says the damage in the Fraser Valley, east of Vancouver, is an estimated ... Read More »

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Andy Schonbaum moves closer to a Masters berth. He opens 2-shot lead in Latin American Amateur

By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Andy Schonbaum of Argentina steadied himself for a 2-under 68 on Friday to build a two-shot lead going into the weekend at the Latin America Amateur Championship. Schonbaum, 34, has played in all but one of the 11 editions of the championship. He has yet to finish in the top 10 ... Read More »

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Catcher Victor Caratini and Twins agree to a $14 million, 2-year contract, AP source says

By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026

Catcher Victor Caratini and the Minnesota Twins agreed Friday to a $14 million, two-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical. Caratini, 32, hit .259 last year in his second season with the Houston Astros ... Read More »

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Immanuel Quickley out for Raptors vs. Clippers; Kawhi Leonard unavailable for L.A.

By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026

TORONTO — Starting point guard Immanuel Quickley is not available to play for the Toronto Raptors against the Los Angeles Clippers. Quickley is out with back spasms. Backup forwards Sandro Mamukelashvili and Garrett Temple were both upgraded to available for the game. Mamukelashvili had been fighting an illness and Temple also had back spasms. Raptors ... Read More »

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Tribunal upholds $10K fine for B.C. ostrich farm over failure to report sick birds

By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026

The Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal has upheld a $10,000 fine handed to the British Columbia ostrich farm whose flock of more than 300 birds was culled last fall, nearly 11 months after the confirmation of an avian influenza outbreak. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued the fine alleging Universal Ostrich Farms violated the Health of ... Read More »

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Chargers have cap space to be aggressive in retaining pass rush trio of Tuipulotu, Mack and Oweh

By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Among the most important things successful NFL teams can never have enough of, pass rushers and cap space are high on the list. The Los Angeles Chargers have plenty of the latter this offseason — more than $92 million worth according to Spotrac.com — and would like to use it ... Read More »

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NFL sees increased viewership for wild-card round, eyes more for divisional games

By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026

After double-digit increases in its regular-season and wild-card playoff round ratings, the NFL is looking for another large bump in ratings during this weekend’s division round. The league and Nielsen said last weekend’s six wild-card games averaged 32 million viewers, a 13% jump from last year. It was also the most-watched opening weekend of the ... Read More »

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Golden Knights’ Marner booed at home by Maple Leafs fans, setting stage for hostile trip to Toronto

By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026

LAS VEGAS (AP) — There were all sorts of signs this wasn’t a typical January NHL game. Mitch Marner was featured prominently in the Golden Knights’ pregame video, and when his picture was shown on the large video boards as Vegas’ starting lineup was announced Thursday night, the large contingent of Toronto Maple Leafs fans ... Read More »

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USWNT’s Rose Lavelle and Lilly Reale earn US Soccer honors as best players of 2025

By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026

National team midfielder Rose Lavelle has been named the 2025 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year. Lavelle, who also plays for Gotham FC in the National Women’s Soccer League, returned to the national team in June after recovering from ankle surgery and appeared in six matches with three goals and three assists. Lavelle, 30, ... Read More »

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