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San Jose Earthquakes acquire Timo Werner from Red Bull Leipzig in major move for MLS club
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Earthquakes acquired forward Timo Werner from German club Red Bull Leipzig and signed him to a designated player contract through June 2028 on Thursday in one of the biggest acquisitions in the MLS club’s history. The 29-year-old Werner, whose deal is pending receipt of his visa and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith, Carney say Trump team must respect Canadian sovereignty
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith both said Thursday the United States needs to respect Canadian sovereignty following reports that leaders of the Alberta separatist movement met with American government officials seeking their support. But neither agreed with British Columbia Premier David Eby’s description of those meetings as “treason.” Eby, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Global prospect Wilfried Pene added to CFL national combine after stint with Patriots
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
TORONTO — Wilfried Pene will be attending the CFL’s national combine. The six-foot-three, 283-pound defensive lineman was listed Thursday among the participants for the combine, which will be held in Edmonton on March 27-29. Pene, a former New England Patriot, was added to the CFL’s 2026 Global list last week, making him eligible for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran lefty Austin Gomber signs minor league contract with Rangers with invite to spring
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Veteran left-hander Austin Gomber has signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers that includes an invitation to major league spring training. The Rangers announced Gomber’s deal on Thursday while also extending spring training invites to nine players from within the organization, including their top prospect, 19-year-old infielder Sebastian Walcott. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Missing baby believed dead after mother’s remains found in Alberta apartment: RCMP
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
ST. ALBERT — RCMP say they have arrested a suspect after the remains of a woman were found in an apartment near Edmonton and that her baby is also believed to be dead. Mounties say they received a report Friday about a suspicious item in the apartment in St. Albert. Officers located the remains of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 14 Kansas expects Darryn Peterson back for game against AJ Dybantsa and No. 13 BYU on Saturday
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas expects to have Darryn Peterson available Saturday when the No. 14 Jayhawks welcome A.J. Dybantsa and No. 13 BYU to Allen Fieldhouse for a showdown between two of the Big 12’s best teams and two of the top freshmen in college basketball. Peterson and Dybantsa are widely expected to join ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Onyeka Okongwu has a dental fracture after elbow to the face and will miss Hawks’ game vs. Rockets
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
Onyeka Okongwu suffered a dental fracture when he was elbowed in the mouth in Atlanta’s last game, and will be out at least for the Hawks’ matchup with the Houston Rockets on Thursday night. Okongwu was elbowed by Celtics guard Jaylen Brown as Brown possessed the ball in the fourth quarter of a 117-106 Hawks’ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!De Kock hundred in his 100th T20 leads South Africa to series win over West Indies
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
CENTURION, South Africa (AP) — Quinton de Kock celebrated his 100th Twenty20 international with a century as he powered South Africa to a seven-wicket victory over the West Indies on Thursday. De Kock hit a career-best 115 off 49 balls with a borrowed bat from Dewald Brevis. Ryan Rickelton finished the rout with a career-best ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal vigil marks Quebec City mosque attack anniversary as Islamophobia persists
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
MONTREAL — Organizers of a vigil in Montreal to mark the ninth anniversary of a mass shooting at a Quebec City mosque that left six people dead and 19 wounded say they are speaking out about racism at a time when Islamophobia is high in Quebec. “We’re still at risk for it to happen again,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eby says extortion wave is ‘terror attack in slow motion’
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
OTTAWA — B.C. Premier David Eby says a wave of extortion crime in the province is a “terror attack in slow motion.” Eby, who was speaking in Ottawa after a premiers meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney, says parliament needs to pass Bill C-14 on bail and sentencing reform as soon as possible to tackle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Europa League games underway as teams honor PAOK fans who died in crash
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-place Aston Villa have already qualified for the ... Read More »
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