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What to know about curling, the popular Olympic sport with an Italian star seeking more gold at home
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Curling dates to the 1700s and was among the handful of sports at the first Winter Olympics in 1924. It didn’t return until the 1998 Games with both men’s and women’s competition. It has grown in popularity and size: Curling will be the first sport to open competition, two days before the opening ceremony for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vonn, Shiffrin, Odermatt chase gold in Alpine skiing at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Alpine skiing in its Olympic form dates back more than a century and the sport made its debut at the 1936 Games in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. Events have been modified over the years, but the individual competitions familiar to most fans like downhill and slalom remain. Here is what to know for the Winter Olympics in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A brand new Olympic sport, ski mountaineering, will debut at the Milan Cortina Games
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics will debut a new sport next month: Ski mountaineering, which combines uphill sprinting (on boots and on skis) and downhill skiing. Although the sport on the global stage is relatively new, it does have roots dating to the late 19th century. Backcountry winter sports have grown in popularity and there ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Laser rifle program, new shooting ranges means growth for biathlon in the US
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Biathlon is one of the most-watched winter sports in Europe and will be one of the highlights for many fans at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. It’s less popular in the United States — a rare example of a winter sport in which the U.S. has never won an Olympic medal. This time, however, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Root and Head’s batting mastery highlights Day 2 of 5th Ashes test
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
SYDNEY (AP) — Joe Root made his second hundred of the series, while Travis Head closed in on his third, as Day 2 of the final Ashes test between Australia and England closed evenly poised on Monday. England was bowled out just before tea for 364 at the Sydney Cricket Ground, with Joe Root leading ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ravens have a long offseason to think about where to go next after stunning loss to Steelers
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Lamar Jackson thought it was over. That the Baltimore Ravens’ unwieldy season would end up in a familiar spot: the playoffs. Then, rookie kicker Tyler Loop’s potential game-winning field goal from 44 yards out drifted a little right. And then a little further right. And then a little further right still. By ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oklahoma City takes on Charlotte, looks for 4th straight home win
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Charlotte Hornets (12-23, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (30-6, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City hosts Charlotte looking to continue its three-game home winning streak. The Thunder have gone 17-2 at home. Oklahoma City scores 121.9 points while outscoring opponents by 14.7 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!San Antonio takes on Memphis, seeks 5th straight road win
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
San Antonio Spurs (25-10, second in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (15-20, 10th in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio visits Memphis looking to prolong its four-game road winning streak. The Grizzlies are 4-3 against the rest of their division. Memphis is 1-1 in one-possession games. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McCollum, Wizards take on the Magic
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Orlando Magic (20-16, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (9-25, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: CJ McCollum and the Washington Wizards host Desmond Bane and the Orlando Magic in Eastern Conference action. The Wizards are 6-17 in conference matchups. Washington is 2-2 in games decided by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Philadelphia faces Denver, aims for 4th straight win
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Denver Nuggets (23-12, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (19-14, fifth in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia comes into a matchup with Denver as winners of three consecutive games. The 76ers are 9-8 in home games. Philadelphia is 9-4 in games decided by 10 points or more. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Timberwolves take on the Heat in non-conference play
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Miami Heat (20-16, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (23-13, sixth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Julius Randle and the Minnesota Timberwolves host Norman Powell and the Miami Heat in non-conference play. The Timberwolves are 12-6 in home games. Minnesota is eighth in the NBA with 32.9 ... Read More »
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