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Germany midfielder Goretzka says Trump makes ‘us feel not only German but also European’
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
MUNICH (AP) — Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka says U.S. President Donald Trump “has managed to make us feel not only German, but also European.” Goretzka, who plays club soccer for Bayern Munich, in an interview with Die Zeit newspaper published on Wednesday, spoke about the World Cup being hosted by the United States, Canada and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sabalenka into fourth straight Australian Open final. Faces Rybakina for the title
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Not even a point penalty for hindrance slowed Aryna Sabalenka’s run to a fourth consecutive Australian Open final. The top-ranked Sabalenka overpowered Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3 Thursday night to move within one victory of a third Australian Open title in four years. A rematch of the 2023 final against Elena Rybakina ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man United fans to protest against ‘inept ownership’ despite Man City, Arsenal wins
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Even after back-to-back wins against the Premier League top two and new optimism coursing through Manchester United, fans are still planning to protest before Sunday’s home game against Fulham. A march to Old Trafford was arranged before the morale-boosting wins against Manchester City and Arsenal and organizers are not backing down, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The biggest surprise at Paris couture? It got wearable
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Paris couture this season did something unexpected: It got lighter and down to earth. Not just in fabric, but in attitude. Even with major couture debuts at Chanel, Dior and Armani Privé — and a week shadowed by Valentino Garavani’s death in Rome — the strongest message on the runways was restraint ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Track and field athletes punished for betting on teammates at world and European champs
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
MONACO (AP) — Three track and field athletes were found guilty of betting on their teammates in events at world and European championships, the Athletics Integrity Unit said on Thursday. In the most serious breach of the sport’s rules prohibiting bets, French middle distance runner Aurore Fleury won 5,000 euros ($5,970) from a 2,000 euros ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Invincible no more, Bayern aims to make amends against Hamburg in Bundesliga
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
BERLIN (AP) — Bundesliga opponents suddenly know Bayern Munich is beatable after Augsburg’s shock win over the league leader last weekend. Promoted Hamburger SV will be the first team to test this new reality when Bayern visits on Saturday. Like Augsburg before, Hamburg has not shown much to suggest it can pull off an upset. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charge get ‘needed’ three points ahead of Olympic break thanks to clutch play
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Charge needed a win, and they found an extra gear late to get the job done. Rebecca Leslie scored twice in the final 5:14 of the game to tie, then put Ottawa ahead before Emily Clark added the insurance marker in a 4-2 win over the Seattle Torrent Wednesday night. Charge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!European champion PSG returns to Ligue 1 action after Champions League disappointment
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Old rivals Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille come back to Ligue 1 with a sour taste after completing the Champions League phase. Reigning European champion PSG was dull in attack in a 1-1 draw with Newcastle that dropped Luis Enrique’s side out of the top eight and into the playoffs. For Marseille, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Some blind fans to experience Super Bowl with tactile device that tracks ball
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
Some blind and low-vision fans will have unprecedented access to the Super Bowl thanks to a tactile device that tracks the ball, vibrates on key plays and provides real-time audio. The NFL teamed up with OneCourt and Ticketmaster to pilot the game-enhancing experience 15 times during the regular-season during games hosted by the Seattle Seahawks, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Poulin ready for Olympics following Victoire’s 3-0 win over Sceptres
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
LAVAL — Marie-Philip Poulin is heading to her fifth Olympic Games under different circumstances from her previous four. After scoring a goal in the Montreal Victoire’s 3-0 win over the Toronto Sceptres on Wednesday night, the Canadian captain will fly to Italy on Thursday for the Winter Games. The launch of the Professional Women’s Hockey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Europa League: 11 teams fighting for last five knockout spots
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Six direct places in the Europa League round of 16 are up for grabs and 11 teams remain in contention for the five last spots in the knockout stage in the final round of the opening phase on Thursday. Only leader Lyon and second-placed Aston Villa have already qualified for the ... Read More »
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