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England wins toss, elects to bat in 3rd and final ODI against Sri Lanka
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — England captain Harry Brook won his first toss of the series and elected to bat in the third and final ODI against Sri Lanka on Tuesday. Brook criticized the track in the second ODI as the “worst pitch” he’s ever played on despite the visitors winning the game by five ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver hearing into death of Myles Gray to resume after counsel for OPCC resigns
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
VANCOUVER — A hearing into the 2015 police-involved killing of Miles Gray hangs in the balance in Vancouver this morning after Monday’s resignation of counsel for the proceeding. The hearing by the office of the police complaint commissioner adjourned after the resignation of Brad Hickford over an obscenity caught on an audio stream of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Why two skulls unearthed in B.C. could be harbingers for future archeological woes
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
Last June, landscapers working on a site in Kamloops, B.C., came upon a troubling discovery — two human skulls and jawbones. Police and the coroner were informed, but after an inspection that swiftly determined the remains ancient, the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation was called in and the day after the find issued a press ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Openness advocates unimpressed by early proposals for Access to Information reform
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
OTTAWA — Advocates of more federal transparency are concerned a federal review of the Access to Information regime will not fix long-standing problems, and that it could even make things worse. The Treasury Board Secretariat announced the government review, which takes place every five years, in a news release last June. For a $5 fee, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bayern confirms contract talks with England captain Harry Kane have begun
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Harry Kane could be set for a longer stay in Germany after Bayern Munich confirmed it’s in talks to extend the England captain’s contract. Kane joined Bayern from Tottenham in 2023 on a contract running to the end of next season. The move to Germany saw him win a long-awaited first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Streamer IShowSpeed samples food and learns traditional dances in African tour
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The American streamer and YouTuber IShowSpeed is in 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 »
Be the first to comment!Maxey, 76ers host the Bucks
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks (18-26, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (24-21, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Ryan Rollins and the Milwaukee Bucks visit Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers in Eastern Conference action. The 76ers are 18-17 in conference play. Philadelphia has a 12-6 record in games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wizards take on the Trail Blazers on 9-game skid
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers (23-24, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (10-34, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Washington comes into the matchup with Portland after losing nine in a row. The Wizards have gone 6-15 at home. Washington is 3-23 against opponents with a winning record. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chicago faces Indiana for conference showdown
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
Chicago Bulls (23-23, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (11-36, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Pascal Siakam and the Indiana Pacers host Nikola Vucevic and the Chicago Bulls. The Pacers are 7-24 in Eastern Conference games. Indiana is 5-28 against opponents with a winning record. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charlotte faces Memphis on 3-game win streak
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
Charlotte Hornets (19-28, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (18-26, 12th in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte looks to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Hornets take on Memphis. The Grizzlies have gone 10-13 in home games. Memphis ranks fifth in the NBA with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hawks play the Celtics, aim for 4th straight win
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
Atlanta Hawks (23-25, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (29-17, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta looks to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Hawks take on Boston. The Celtics are 21-11 in conference play. Boston is 13-11 against opponents with a winning record. ... Read More »
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