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College Football Playoff to remain at 12 teams after SEC and Big Ten fail to agree on expansion
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
IRVING, Texas (AP) — The College Football Playoff will remain at 12 teams after the commissioners of the Southeastern Conference and Big Ten couldn’t come up with a compromise for expansion. The CFP Management Committee announced Friday the 12-team format would stay the same for the 2026-27 season. The decision provides additional time for evaluation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The next Eric Heiden? US speedskater Jordan Stolz draws comparisons ahead of Milan Cortina Olympics
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jordan Stolz appreciates that people liken what he will be trying to do at the Milan Cortina Winter Games to Eric Heiden’s record five speedskating gold medals at Lake Placid in 1980. Who wouldn’t be flattered? “It’s a cool comparison because not everybody is able to have that,” Stolz, a 21-year-old from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Protecting Canada’s sovereignty emerges as key topic at cabinet retreat
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
QUÉBEC — Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet are using their second day of meetings in Quebec City to discuss safeguarding Canada’s sovereignty, says a minister at the retreat. Speaking to reporters Friday morning, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon said ministers are focused on creating good jobs for Canadians and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Morocco urges African fraternity after surge in hate speech linked to chaotic Africa Cup final
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — King Mohammed VI of Morocco is appealing for fraternity with African nations as rights groups warn of a rise of hate speech in the country following a chaotic final in the Africa Cup of Nations. Host Morocco was beaten 1-0 in extra time by Senegal in a game Sunday that saw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The College Football Playoff will remain 12 teams after SEC and Big Ten failed to agree on expansion
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
IRVING, Texas (AP) — The College Football Playoff will remain 12 teams after SEC and Big Ten failed to agree on expansion. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texas QB Arch Manning has ‘minor’ foot surgery but should return for spring practice
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas quarterback Arch Manning had foot surgery this week and will be limited in off-season workouts, the school announced Friday. He is expected to return for spring practice. Texas officials called the procedure “minor” and said it was a “preventative measure to address a previous injury.” The school provided no other ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anthony Stolarz to start in net for Maple Leafs vs. Golden Knights
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
TORONTO — Anthony Stolarz will start in net for the Toronto Maple Leafs as they host the Vegas Golden Knights tonight. Stolarz was assigned to the American Hockey League’s Toronto Marlies on Tuesday for a conditioning stint. He hasn’t played for the Maple Leafs since Nov. 11 because of an upper-body injury that was initially ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bessent weighs in on Alberta separatism, calls Alberta ‘natural partner for the U.S.’
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
WASHINGTON — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent commented Thursday on the separatist movement in Alberta — making him the highest-ranking member of the Trump administration to weigh in on the province’s politics. While appearing on the right-wing TV station Real America’s Voice, Bessent claimed Canada won’t let Alberta build a pipeline to the Pacific. “I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christine Fréchette to launch campaign on Sunday to succeed Legault as CAQ leader
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
QUÉBEC — Economy Minister Christine Fréchette will officially enter the race to succeed François Legault as Quebec premier and Coalition Avenir Québec leader on Sunday. A source close to Fréchette who was not authorized to speak publicly confirmed the news to The Canadian Press. Fréchette has already received the support of several caucus members and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
BERLIN (AP) — A German soccer federation executive committee member says it’s time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump. Oke Göttlich, the president of Bundesliga club St. Pauli and one of the German federation’s 10 vice presidents, told the Hamburger Morgenpost newspaper in an interview on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec government removing the British crown from province’s coat of arms
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it’s removing the British crown from the province’s official coat of arms. Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette and French Language Minister Jean-François Roberge say the province’s decision reaffirms the autonomy of the Quebec nation. The coat of arms consists of a crown sitting atop a shield featuring three gold fleurs-de-lis, ... Read More »
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