January 27th, 2026
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Malaysian golfer Gavin Green handed 3-month ban by European tour for anti-doping offense

By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026

VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) — Malaysian golfer Gavin Green has received a three-month suspension after testing positive for a banned substance, the European tour said Tuesday. The tour said Green breached its anti-doping policy when taking a herbal supplement available in Asia as therapeutic treatment for an undisclosed medical condition. Green, who is ranked No. ... Read More »

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No. 4 Duke is suddenly blowing out teams and dominating inside while staying unbeaten in ACC play

By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke coach Jon Scheyer entered January seemingly grappling a bit with exactly how to bring out the best from his remade roster. He’s found answers as the fourth-ranked Blue Devils close the month in dominating fashion. The Blue Devils are mauling teams with their frontline led by star freshman Cameron Boozer, ... Read More »

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The Clippers can’t lose. A man had to eat his tweet. It’s a turnaround like none other in the NBA

By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026

The date was Dec. 20. It was the day everything changed for the Los Angeles Clippers. Kawhi Leonard has been the leading scorer in the NBA since, averaging 31.8 points per game. James Harden has averaged 25.1 points in that stretch. The Clippers have the best scoring differential in the Western Conference over that span. ... Read More »

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Sean Payton’s gamble: The decision that derailed the Broncos’ Super Bowl dreams

By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026

DENVER (AP) — With a blizzard bearing down on Empower Field at Mile High, coach Sean Payton went for the jugular instead of the points, short-circuiting the Denver Broncos’ drive to Super Bowl 60. “There will always be second thoughts,” Payton said in the anguished aftermath of Denver’s 10-7 loss to the New England Patriots ... Read More »

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No. 19 Princeton and Columbia set for crucial Ivy League showdown

By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026

Princeton and Columbia have been two of the top teams in the Ivy League over the past few seasons, with one of the two schools either sharing or winning the regular-season title for the past seven seasons. They’ll have their first regular-season meeting this week on Friday at Princeton. The two will play again at ... Read More »

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Fifth-ranked Nebraska faces monumental challenge with two top-10 matchups this week

By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026

Nebraska has done everything anyone could have asked through 20 games, an unbeaten start that includes wins at ninth-ranked Illinois and a thrilling home victory over seventh-ranked Michigan State this month. There is a whole lot being asked of the Cornhuskers this week. They take their 24-game win streak dating to last season into Tuesday ... Read More »

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IShowSpeed wraps up Africa tour highlighting the continent’s cultural diversity

By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The American streamer and YouTuber IShowSpeed is on the final leg of a 28-day tour of Africa aimed at showcasing the continent’s cultural diversity, which is often overshadowed by images of poverty and violence. “I’ve done so many incredible things in my life,” he said during a stop in Botswana. “But ... Read More »

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‘Emotional’ Coco Gauff smashes racket in frustration after Australian Open loss

By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Coco Gauff smashed her racket into the concrete floor once for every time she dropped serve, and another one for good measure, after her Australian Open quarterfinal loss to Elina Svitolina on Tuesday. The third-seeded Gauff, a two-time major winner, struggled with her serve and recorded five double-faults in the first ... Read More »

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Australia swelters in a record heat wave as temperatures near 50 C

By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Parts of Australia sweltered in record temperatures of close to 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) on Tuesday as the country sweated through a prolonged heat wave. The rural towns of Hopetoun and Walpeup in Victoria state registered preliminary highs of 48.9 C (120 F), which if confirmed overnight would ... Read More »

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Sabalenka beats 18-year-old Jovic to reach Australian Open semifinals. Svitolina stuns Gauff

By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka beat 18-year-old Iva Jovic 6-3, 6-0 to reach the semifinals of the Australian Open on Tuesday before searing heat on Day 10 forced matches to be played under cover. Elina Svitolina stunned third-seeded Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-2 in a 59-minute night match to move into the semifinals in Australia ... Read More »

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Spectators and players try to cool down during Australian Open heatwave

By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. ___ More AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis The Associated Press... Read More »

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