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Canada women to face the U.S., Argentina and Colombia at SheBelieves Cup in March
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
Canada is returning to the SheBelieves Cup, joining the host United States, Argentina and Colombia at the four-team women’s tournament in March. The 10th-ranked Canadians will open March 1 against No. 20 Colombia in Nashville before facing the second-ranked U.S. on March 4 in Columbus and No. 30 Argentina on March 7 in Harrison, N.J. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First Nations chiefs alarmed by feds’ lack of commitment to protecting source water
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
OTTAWA — Some First Nations chiefs say Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty’s recent refusal to commit to source water protections in a promised clean water bill shows the government is sidelining the health of Indigenous communities in its push to build up the economy. Two provinces — Alberta and Ontario — objected to clean water ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bills place DT Phillips on IR; sign CB Jackson off practice squad ahead of playoff game at Jaguars
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills are down another defensive tackle for the playoffs after placing Jordan Phillips on injured reserve on Wednesday. The team did not disclose the nature of Phillips’ injury, though he missed two games with an ankle issue before returning to play 18 defensive snaps in a season-ending 35-8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Derek Sprague steps down as CEO of PGA of America to care for his mother in New York
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
Derek Sprague is leaving after one year as CEO at the PGA of America, wishing to return to upstate New York to help support his mother and mother-in-law who are requiring more care. Sprague took over in January 2025, the first club professional in 20 years to be CEO and the first former PGA president ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mendoza, unbeaten Indiana to face Moore, Oregon in rematch of Big Ten rivals in Peach Bowl semifinal
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
No. 5 Oregon (13-1, CFP No. 5 seed) vs. No. 1 Indiana (14-0, CFP No. 1 seed), Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST (ESPN) BetMGM Sportsbook College Football Odds: Indiana by 3 1/2. Series record: 2-2. Indiana won 30-20 at Oregon on Oct. 11. What’s at stake? Each team is playing for a shot at its first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘The Pitt’ is back for another harrowing 15-hour shift. Is it even possible to up the ante?
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
When we first glimpse Noah Wyle’s Michael Robinavitch — aka Dr. Robby, of course — in Season 2 of “The Pitt,” he’s looking darned good, truth be told. The beloved ER doc is riding his motorcycle to work, wearing nice shades, hair rustling in the early-morning Pittsburgh breeze. Wait — hair rustling? It’s only then ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser struggles with Julia Roberts and Venezuela while building monologue
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Golden Globes are fast approaching, and Nikki Glaser is struggling to find a Julia Roberts joke. “She’s been the toughest nut to crack,” Glaser, who’s hosting Sunday’s Globes, said Tuesday with a determined laugh. “But I’m going to crack it.” The comedian got the hosting gig last year after showing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chevon Championship moving LPGA’s first major to home of PGA Tour’s Houston Open
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — The Chevron Championship is moving the LPGA’s first major of the year to Memorial Park, just four weeks after Houston’s public course hosts the Houston Open on the PGA Tour. The Chevron had been played at The Club at Carlton Woods, a Jack Nicklaus suburban club about 40 miles north of Houston, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney heads to China next week for first visit by a prime minister in eight years
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to China next week to talk trade, energy, agriculture and international security. The Prime Minister’s Office would not yet confirm if Carney will meet face-to-face with President Xi Jinping. Carney is scheduled to depart for China on Jan. 13 and leave the country on Jan. 17. Relations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yates quits cycling after career that included Vuelta and Giro titles
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — British rider Simon Yates announced his immediate retirement from cycling on Wednesday, ending a career that included overall victories at the Spanish Vuelta and last year’s Giro d’Italia as well as stage wins at the Tour de France. “This may come as a surprise to many, but it is not a decision ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lategan’s daring drive secures stage win in Dakar Rally and Schareina goes back to back
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
ALULA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — South African driver Henk Lategan crushed the first half of the marathon stage out of AlUla in the Dakar Rally on Wednesday. Lategan, last year’s runner-up, celebrated his fifth career Dakar stage win after leading the 452-kilometer special with sandy canyons and stony plateaus from the 57-kilometer time check. He ... Read More »
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