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Photos show Ukraine’s historic center in ruins but children, athletes still train ahead of Olympics
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
CHERNIHIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s historic Chernihiv biathlon and cross-country training center, which produced the country’s first Olympic medalist, remains in ruins after Russia’s 2022 invasion. Despite bombed-out buildings and constant air-raid threats, children and Olympic hopefuls continue to train on its damaged ski tracks. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photos show Ukraine’s historic training center in ruins, but children and athletes still train
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
CHERNIHIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s historic Chernihiv biathlon and cross-country training center, which produced the country’s first Olympic medalist, remains in ruins after Russia’s 2022 invasion. Despite bombed-out buildings and constant air-raid threats, children and Olympic hopefuls continue to train on its damaged ski tracks. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NASCAR community set to mourn Greg Biffle and family at memorial service in Charlotte
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A memorial service is planned for Friday in Charlotte for former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his family and others who were killed in a plane crash last month. The service, which is open to the public and will be livestreamed on NASCAR platforms, was scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. EST ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!John Harbaugh’s mentor, Andy Reid, had a better second act than his first
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
John Harbaugh is heading to Broadway, aiming to make his second act even better than his first. Harbaugh didn’t have to wait long after the Baltimore Ravens fired him last week following 18 seasons. He had plenty of options and chose the New York Giants. His contract was still being finalized, according to three people ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sorokin enjoys ‘outstanding’ performance with NHL-leading fifth shutout vs. Oilers
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
EDMONTON — Ilya Sorokin and his posts proved to be more than up to the challenge on Thursday night. The 30-year-old Russian goalie recorded a 35-save shutout as his New York Islanders got past the Edmonton Oilers 1-0, despite being almost doubled in shots on the night. “Ilya was outstanding, he made some great saves ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Julio Iglesias denies sexual abuse allegations, calling them ‘absolutely untrue’
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Grammy-winning singer Julio Iglesias on Friday denied allegations that he sexually assaulted two former employees, calling the accusations “absolutely untrue.” Media reports from earlier this week alleged Iglesias had sexually and physically assaulted two women who worked at his residences in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas between January and October 2021. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennessee Tech hosts Morehead State following Marshall’s 29-point showing
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
Morehead State Eagles (8-10, 4-3 OVC) at Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (7-11, 2-5 OVC) Cookeville, Tennessee; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Morehead State visits Tennessee Tech after George Marshall scored 29 points in Morehead State’s 105-100 overtime loss to the Tennessee State Tigers. The Golden Eagles have gone 4-4 at home. Tennessee Tech is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saran leads UC Irvine against UC Davis after 22-point showing
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
UC Irvine Anteaters (12-6, 5-1 Big West) at UC Davis Aggies (10-7, 3-3 Big West) Davis, California; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UC Irvine faces UC Davis after Derin Saran scored 22 points in UC Irvine’s 67-66 loss to the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. The Aggies are 7-2 in home games. UC Davis is 0-2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Madison Keys pictures herself as a champion again at the Australian Open
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Madison Keys planned to walk into the player tunnel at Rod Laver Arena in a quiet moment when nobody was watching, and take a photo of her name listed with the other champions at the Australian Open. After beating top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in last year’s final at Melbourne Park to win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oweh leads Kentucky against No. 24 Tennessee after 21-point game
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
Kentucky Wildcats (11-6, 2-2 SEC) at Tennessee Volunteers (12-5, 2-2 SEC) Knoxville, Tennessee; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Kentucky faces No. 24 Tennessee after Otega Oweh scored 21 points in Kentucky’s 75-74 victory over the LSU Tigers. The Volunteers have gone 10-0 in home games. Tennessee averages 82.6 points while outscoring opponents by 14.5 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jacksonville State plays conference rival Louisiana Tech
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (10-7, 3-3 CUSA) at Jacksonville State Gamecocks (8-9, 3-3 CUSA) Jacksonville, Alabama; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Mostapha El Moutaouakkil and Jacksonville State host AJ Bates and Louisiana Tech in CUSA action Saturday. The Gamecocks are 6-4 on their home court. Jacksonville State is seventh in the CUSA in rebounding averaging ... Read More »
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