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Kolo Muani scores for Tottenham in Champions League a day after being involved in car crash
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Tottenham striker Randal Kolo Muani started — and scored — against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League on Wednesday, a day after being involved in what manager Thomas Frank described as a “minor” car crash. Pictures circulated on social media Tuesday showing Kolo Muani, a France international, and Tottenham teammate Wilson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vergara’s stunning goal evokes Maradona magic in Napoli’s crucial Champions League match
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Napoli midfielder Antonio Vergara scored a stunning goal that had echoes of Diego Maradona in the stadium named after the Argentine soccer great. It was an impressive way for the locally born, 23-year-old Vergara to score his first goal for Napoli and his first in the Champions League. Napoli was trailing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patriots’ Robert Kraft says Bill Belichick unequivocally deserves to be first-ballot Hall of Famer
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Count New England Patriots team owner Robert Kraft among those shocked that Bill Belichick reportedly will not be selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. In a statement to The Associated Press on Wednesday, Kraft said he believes Belichick’s accomplishments are clearly worthy of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!East Coast Music Awards announce 2026 nominees, aim for transformation after turmoil
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
HALIFAX — Goldie Boutilier and Daniel James McFadyen are among the leading nominees at this year’s East Coast Music Awards, which is hoping for a fresh start after last season was plagued by controversy. Boutilier, a singer-songwriter from Cape Breton Island, N.S., is up for seven awards, including album of the year and breakthrough artist ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QC Police investigate murder-suicide in a First Nation community
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police say they are investigating a murder-suicide in a First Nation community northeast of Montreal. The investigation is being led by Manawan police in collaboration with Quebec provincial police. The local police say they were called to a private residence in the Atikamekw community of Manawan on Sunday, and discovered two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man City winger Doku injured after 2 first-half assists in Champions League game
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku was injured and forced off before halftime in the Champions League game against Galatasaray on Wednesday. The Belgium international went down under a challenge from Davinson Sanchez and was unable to continue, with Phil Foden replacing him in the 37th minute. Doku has been one of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PSG’s injury woes continue as winger Kvaratskhelia limps off against Newcastle
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain’s injury woes continued as star winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia limped off with a right leg injury against Newcastle in the Champions League on Wednesday. Kvaratskhelia sustained the injury following a tackle from Anthony Elanga midway through the first half at Parc des Princes. After a few moments of treatment he was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran reliever Trent Thornton agrees to a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Veteran reliever Trent Thornton and the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a minor league contract that includes an invitation to major league camp for spring training, the team announced Wednesday. The 32-year-old right-hander is recovering from season-ending Achilles tendon surgery with Seattle. He was 2-0 a 4.68 ERA in 33 appearances before ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brewers sign veteran catcher Reese McGuire to minor league deal with camp invitation
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Veteran catcher Reese McGuire has signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers that includes an invitation to major league camp. McGuire, who turns 31 on March 2, batted .226 with a .245 on-base percentage, nine homers and 24 RBIs in 44 games for the Chicago Cubs last season. He has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US player Tillman scores unusual 1st goal and impressive 2nd in Champions League for Leverkusen
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands (AP) — United States midfielder Malik Tillman scored an unusual though smart goal to give Bayer Leverkusen an early lead in the Champions League against Villarreal on Wednesday, then added a second to make it 2-0. Leverkusen started play 20th in the 36-team standings, needing a win both to ensure a top-24 finish ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump heritage site enjoys boost after shout out on ‘The Pitt’
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Alberta is enjoying a recent uptick in interest spurred by a shout out on a popular American television show — and its head of marketing hopes that curiosity translates into a bustling summer season. Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump was mentioned in a recent episode of the Golden Globe-winning TV medical ... Read More »
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