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Kathleen Kennedy, steward of ‘Star Wars,’ steps down from Lucasfilm
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
After more than 13 years at the helm of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down from the “Star Wars” factory founded by George Lucas. The Walt Disney Co. announced Thursday that it will now turn to Dave Filoni to steer “Star Wars” into its sixth decade and beyond. Filoni, who served as the chief commercial ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian rugby sevens women return to action in Singapore and Perth, Australia
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
After opening the HSBC SVNS season with back-to-back sixth-place finishes in Dubai and Cape Town, the Canadian women’s rugby sevens team returns to action at events in Singapore and Perth, Australia. Canada, which stands seventh in the standings, opens play in Singapore on Jan. 30 against No. 5 France before facing No. 2 New Zealand ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chargers plan extensive search for offensive coordinator who can help them get elusive playoff win
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers are treating their search for a offensive coordinator as a chance to renovate. “It’s a build, it’s a process. You’re always evolving,” general manager Joe Hortiz said Thursday. “Really, it’s like a house, you know. You got a nice house, you got a nice structure, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seahawks QB Sam Darnold injures oblique in practice but is confident he’ll play vs. 49ers
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold injured his left oblique during Thursday’s practice and was listed as questionable for Saturday’s NFC divisional playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers, but he said he’s confident he’ll play. Darnold said he felt something in his oblique while throwing passes to receivers with no defenders. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lapu Lapu festival attack trial moving to B.C. Supreme Court
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The trial of a man accused plowing his vehicle through the crowded Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver last April is being moved to the B.C. Supreme Court. Adam Kai-Ji Lo, who attended a provincial court hearing in Vancouver by video wearing a navy sweat suit, faces 11 counts of second-degree murder and 31 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!6 economic areas Canada and China have agreed to expand — and one big holdout
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
OTTAWA — Canada and China released a series of agreements Thursday aimed at boosting bilateral trade and investment — even if there is no resolution yet to the tariff dispute. “What it signals to me is a desire to basically revitalize (and) restart a whole bunch of institutional mechanisms that have gone dormant over the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US names major sporting events other than World Cup, Olympics exempt from Trump visa ban
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has identified a host of athletic competitions it classifies as “major sporting events” — aside from soccer’s 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympic Games — that athletes and coaches will be allowed to travel to the U.S. to take part in despite a broad visa ban on nearly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jason Kidd leans into youth baseball the same way the Mavs coach did with girls basketball
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
DALLAS (AP) — Jason Kidd had to choose basketball over baseball 30-plus years ago when it became clear the whiz kid of a point guard would be one of the top picks in the NBA draft. The Hall of Fame player turned coach is now in a position to indulge one of his childhood passions, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kathleen Kennedy steps down from Lucasfilm, putting the ‘Star Wars’ factory under the creative control of Dave Filoni
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — Kathleen Kennedy steps down from Lucasfilm, putting the ‘Star Wars’ factory under the creative control of Dave Filoni. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alex Bregman looking to win a World Series with the Chicago Cubs
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Alex Bregman was clear and concise. His biggest priorities are his family and winning baseball games. Bregman’s wife, Reagan, and sons, Knox and Bennett, watched from the front row on Thursday as he detailed his reasons for signing with the Chicago Cubs in free agency. He displayed his other priority on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders have interviewed 7 head coaching candidates since firing Pete Carroll
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders have interviewed seven candidates for their coaching vacancy in the two weeks since they fired Pete Carroll, including former head coaches Kevin Stefanski, Vance Joseph and Matt Nagy. Their most recent interviews were Wednesday with defensive coordinators Jesse Minter of the Los Angeles Chargers and Ejiro Evero ... Read More »
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