January 31st, 2026
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Madison Square Garden warns that anyone fighting can be ‘banned for life’ after brawls at event

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Madison Square Garden says anyone fighting at the arena threatens to be “banned for life” after there were multiple altercations at one of its events. Video on TMZ.com showed two fights breaking out Friday, when fighters weighed in for the boxing card Saturday night headlined by Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson. ... Read More »

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Swiss skier Blanc gives Crans-Montana event home winner with Vonn sitting out day after crash

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Swiss skier Malorie Blanc won the last women’s World Cup race before the Milan Cortina Olympics on Saturday with Lindsey Vonn sitting out the super-G a day after hurting her left knee in a downhill crash. The result gave the event in Crans-Montana, toned down after the fatal fire in a ... Read More »

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Elena Rybakina wins Australian Open by beating No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka for her 2nd Grand Slam title

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Elena Rybakina won the Australian Open title with a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 victory over top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday that avenged her loss in the championship decider here in 2023. Four years ago she won the first set but lost the final in three. This time, after breaking in the first ... Read More »

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Seniors struggle with cold and loneliness in freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

TORONTO — Calls to Toronto Seniors Helpline are on the rise as older adults struggle with issues ranging from no heat in their homes to loneliness amid brutal cold and impassable snow-covered sidewalks. “(Many) seniors do face isolation anyway, but when it’s particularly cold and there’s more fear of going out or other people coming ... Read More »

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‘Canada is not Minnesota,’ minister says in reaction to U.S. immigration raids

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says he won’t pass judgment on the U.S. crackdown by federal forces in Minnesota that resulted in the deaths of two residents. But he is quick to defend Canada’s respect for the law when removing people from the country under immigration provisions. “What I would say is that ... Read More »

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Immigration minister wants department to track exits of temporary residents

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Lena Diab says she wants her department to acquire the ability to track the number of people with temporary visas who are exiting the country. The immigration department confirms almost 1.9 million temporary visas, including work and study permits, are expiring this year. More than 2.1 million expired last year. Diab ... Read More »

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Riley and Tulsa host Wichita State

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

Wichita State Shockers (13-8, 5-3 AAC) at Tulsa Golden Hurricane (18-3, 6-2 AAC) Tulsa, Oklahoma; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Tulsa plays Wichita State after Tylen Riley scored 20 points in Tulsa’s 82-66 victory against the North Texas Mean Green. The Golden Hurricane are 9-1 on their home court. Tulsa has a 14-3 record ... Read More »

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Riley leads East Carolina against Florida Atlantic after 37-point game

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

East Carolina Pirates (6-15, 1-7 AAC) at Florida Atlantic Owls (14-8, 6-3 AAC) Boca Raton, Florida; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: East Carolina faces Florida Atlantic after Joran Riley scored 37 points in East Carolina’s 83-77 loss to the Rice Owls. The Owls are 9-1 in home games. Florida Atlantic is fourth in the ... Read More »

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Quinnipiac visits Fairfield following Monroe’s 24-point game

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

Quinnipiac Bobcats (14-9, 7-5 MAAC) at Fairfield Stags (14-9, 6-6 MAAC) Fairfield, Connecticut; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Quinnipiac takes on Fairfield after Amarri Monroe scored 24 points in Quinnipiac’s 98-91 loss to the Sacred Heart Pioneers. The Stags are 9-2 in home games. Fairfield is the MAAC leader with 35.2 rebounds per game ... Read More »

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Iowa visits Evans and Oregon

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

Iowa Hawkeyes (15-5, 5-4 Big Ten) at Oregon Ducks (8-13, 1-9 Big Ten) Eugene, Oregon; Sunday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oregon hosts Iowa after Kwame Evans Jr. scored 24 points in Oregon’s 73-57 loss to the UCLA Bruins. The Ducks are 7-5 in home games. Oregon is 6-10 in games decided by 10 points ... Read More »

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Memphis hosts Tulane following McDaniel’s 23-point showing

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

Tulane Green Wave (12-9, 3-5 AAC) at Memphis Tigers (10-10, 5-3 AAC) Memphis, Tennessee; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Memphis hosts Tulane after Dug McDaniel scored 23 points in Memphis’ 92-65 win against the Florida Atlantic Owls. The Tigers have gone 9-2 at home. Memphis averages 74.2 points and has outscored opponents by 1.3 ... Read More »

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