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Anthony Joshua’s driver charged after deadly crash in Nigeria
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — The driver in a deadly car crash that injured heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and killed his two friends in Nigeria was charged, the police said on Friday. Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, was charged with dangerous and reckless driving in southwestern Ogun state following Monday’s crash, police spokesman Oluseyi Babaseyi said in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Some Haitian migrants arrested in Quebec on Christmas Day deported to U.S.
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
Some of the 19 migrants of Haitian origin arrested in Quebec on Christmas Day have been deported to the United States. Canada Border Services Agency says the migrants’ asylum claims were processed and those who were deemed inadmissible were sent back south of the border. In an emailed statement, the agency didn’t say how many ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Sceptres forward Daryl Watts honoured by PWHL for strong play in December
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
TORONTO — Toronto Sceptres forward Daryl Watts was rewarded for her performance in December by being named to the PWHL’s starting six on Friday. The awards recognize the top three forwards, two defenders and one goaltender for their play in the previous month. Watts had at least one point in five of seven games in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giants can still get the No. 1 pick if they lose to the Cowboys and Raiders beat Chiefs
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
Jaxson Dart wishes the New York Giants won more games in his rookie year. The fact they have not makes their season finale Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys mean something. The Giants can still get the first pick in the draft if they lose and Las Vegas beats Kansas City. Dart does not care about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rams need a playoff tune-up, so their starters will roll in the finale against freefalling Cardinals
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams clinched another playoff berth weeks ago, and their regular-season finale can have only a small impact on their seeding. When faced with such a situation in past seasons, coach Sean McVay has rested every starter possible, preserving his players’ health for the playoff tests ahead. So the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Top draft pick could be on the line for Raiders when they host the Chiefs
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — For a game between teams with losing records to end the regular season, there is quite a bit at stake — especially for the Raiders. Las Vegas is in position for the top pick in next year’s draft, a potentially franchise-altering selection the Raiders would clinch with a loss to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crystal Palace completes signing of Wales forward Brennan Johnson from Tottenham
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Crystal Palace signed forward Brennan Johnson from Tottenham on Friday after the Wales international struggled for playing time under Spurs manager Thomas Frank. Palace said it paid an undisclosed club-record transfer fee but it was widely reported to be around 35 million pounds ($47 million). The 24-year-old Johnson signed a contract through ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Troy Aikman to advise Miami Dolphins in search for new GM
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman will be advising the Miami Dolphins in their search for a new general manager. Aikman, who led the Dallas Cowboys to three Super Bowl wins and is now an ESPN analyst, isn’t expected to remain with the organization beyond their GM search, ESPN reported. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cowboys look to win their 10th consecutive game against the Giants
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
Dallas (7-8-1) at N.Y. Giants (3-13) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Cowboys by 3 1/2 Against the spread: Cowboys 7-9; Giants 7-8-1 Series record: Dallas leads 78-47-2. Last week: Cowboys beat Commanders 30-23; Giants beat Raiders 34-10. Last meeting: Dallas beat Washington 40-37 in OT on Sept. 14. Cowboys offense: overall (1), ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The ACC had an improved nonconference showing. That could help its cause for more March Madness bids
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — It wasn’t long after sixth-ranked Duke finally fought off a pesky Georgia Tech team that coach Jon Scheyer pointed to the lesson emerging from the Blue Devils’ Atlantic Coast Conference opener. “I think for our guys … they’re learning very quickly that from this point forward, you’ve got to fight, scrap ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US and Canada have Milan Olympic injury replacements standing by
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
While Jason Robertson and Adam Fox did not make the U.S. Olympic hockey roster, and Sam Bennett and Mark Scheifele were not picked to play for Canada, that doesn’t necessarily mean none of those players will be in Milan next month. USA Hockey and Hockey Canada each has a group of players on standby who ... Read More »
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