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At 45, Venus Williams sets record at Australian Open but falls in the 1st round
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Venus Williams set a record just by starting her first-round match at the Australian Open, a testament to her endurance and longevity at the highest level of tennis. Up two service breaks at 4-0 in the third set Sunday, she was oh-so-close to underlining it with a victory, too. Olga Danilovic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lindsey Vonn’s consistency is unparalleled in the Olympic ski season
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
TARVISIO, Italy (AP) — At age 41, Lindsey Vonn’s ability to consistently finish on the World Cup speed circuit’s podium is unparalleled. Vonn stood second in a super-G on Sunday that was held amid difficult visibility to set up her seventh podium result in eight races this season. No other skier has more than three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta couple fighting the CRA after being asked to repay $33K in COVID benefits
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
OTTAWA — An Alberta couple says Canada’s tax agency is trying to recoup tens of thousands of dollars in COVID supports, years after the claims were cleared. Daria Skibington-Roffel said she signed up to receive benefit payments throughout the pandemic after her work hours were reduced. She saw that she was eligible for the funds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Despite Liberal pivot, Conservatives to keep pressing for tougher crime measures
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Conservative Party has spent years accusing the Liberals of being too lenient on crime. Under Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Liberal government’s justice policy has taken a markedly tougher approach — but the Conservatives say it’s not enough and they have no intention of changing tack. “Absolutely not,” said Conservative justice critic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aryna Sabalenka overcomes a nervy start in a first-round win at the Australian Open
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka admitted she was a little bit nervous with Rod Laver and Roger Federer in the crowd for her first-round win at the Australian Open on Sunday. The top-ranked Sabalenka, who won the Australian title in 2023 and ’24 and was runner-up last year to Madison Keys, lost the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Everybody’s stepping up’: Roslovic, Kapanen come up big for Edmonton Oilers
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
VANCOUVER — With sniper Leon Draisaitl out of the lineup, the Edmonton Oilers knew they’d need other players to step up. Kasperi Kapanen and Jack Roslovic emphatically answered the call Saturday. Each put up a pair of goals as the Oilers (24-17-8) blanked the struggling Canucks 6-0 in Vancouver. “When you’re missing a key player, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leafs embrace road support, repay fans in Winnipeg with OT win
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
WINNIPEG — When the Toronto Maple Leafs arrived in Winnipeg Friday night, the temperature was cold but a sight warmed them up. Leafs fans greeted them at the team hotel, followed up by plenty of fans cheering for them at Canada Life Centre on Saturday. The out-of-town foes rewarded them with a 4-3 overtime victory ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senators inability to stop enough pucks continues to haunt struggling squad
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators did so many things right on Saturday, but once again they didn’t get the goaltending needed to record the win. It’s been a far too familiar refrain for the team this year and a significant reason they find themselves struggling to get out of the bottom half of the Eastern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Norwegian skier Atle Lie McGrath leads 1st run of Wengen slalom
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
WENGEN, Switzerland (AP) — Norwegian skier Atle Lie McGrath led the opening run of a World Cup slalom Sunday as he attempts to win the Wengen race in consecutive years. The United States-born McGrath finished 0.40 seconds ahead of world champion Loic Meillard and teammate Henrik Kristoffersen, who were tied for second. Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rudovskii leads Bryant against NJIT after 22-point showing
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
Bryant Bulldogs (6-12, 2-2 America East) at NJIT Highlanders (8-11, 3-1 America East) Newark, New Jersey; Monday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Bryant takes on NJIT after Timofei Rudovskii scored 22 points in Bryant’s 79-74 overtime win over the UMBC Retrievers. The Highlanders have gone 4-3 in home games. NJIT is fourth in the America ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wagner visits Fairleigh Dickinson after Jones’ 20-point game
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
Wagner Seahawks (6-10, 1-4 NEC) at Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (5-13, 2-3 NEC) Teaneck, New Jersey; Monday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Wagner takes on Fairleigh Dickinson after Nick Jones scored 20 points in Wagner’s 80-74 loss to the New Haven Chargers. The Knights have gone 4-3 at home. Fairleigh Dickinson has a 3-7 record against ... Read More »
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