January 7th, 2026
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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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‘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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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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