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New Zealand wins its first ODI bilateral series in India despite Kohli’s century
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
INDORE, India (AP) — Virat Kohli’s century was in vain as New Zealand won its first ODI bilateral series on Indian soil with a 41-run victory in the third and final match on Sunday. The Black Caps won the series 2-1 with Daryl Mitchell scoring 137 runs off 131 balls and Glenn Phillips hitting an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cade Cavalli and Nationals agree to $870,000 contract, settle arbitration case with smallest gap
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Right-hander Cade Cavalli and the Washington National avoided salary arbitration Sunday when they agreed to a one-year contract worth $870,000, a deal that includes a 2027 team option. When the sides exchanged proposed arbitration salaries on Jan. 8, Cavalli asked for $900,000 and the Nationals offered $825,000. The $75,000 gap was the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian men continue their climb back up the rugby sevens ladder with Dubai win
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
DUBAI — The Canadian men continued their climb back up the rugby sevens ladder Sunday, winning an HSBC SVNS Division 3 challenger event. It took some late heroics in their semifinal against Hong Kong to earn promotion to the three-event HSBC SVNS 2 series. With only the two finalists moving on, Canada needed to get ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gary O’Neil leads Strasbourg to 2-1 win over Metz in Ligue 1 debut
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Strasbourg new coach Gary O’Neil enjoyed a succesful Ligue 1 debut, guiding his team to a 2-1 win over local rival Metz in the French league on Sunday. O’Neil, who started his tenure with a comfortable win at a fourth-tier club to reach the last 16 of the French Cup last weekend, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fiorentina pays tribute to late owner Rocco Commisso in emotional 2-1 win at Bologna
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — Fiorentina paid tribute to owner Rocco Commisso with special shirts and a heartwarming goal celebration in an emotional 2-1 win at Bologna in Serie A on Sunday. It was announced early Saturday that Commisso, who purchased Fiorentina in 2019, had died. But his family wanted the team to play as scheduled in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Will Power is determined to make Penske regret writing him off as he joins Andretti
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Will Power casually walked through the near-empty fan zone at Daytona International Speedway in a simple, white firesuit void of any Penske or Verizon Wireless logos. One of the winningest drivers in IndyCar history was practically unnoticeable at an unfamiliar track where few should have recognized the Australian. And yet ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Resurgent Wolves hold Newcastle to 0-0 draw in Premier League
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
Wolverhampton, the Premier League’s last-placed team, continued its resurgence by holding Newcastle to a 0-0 draw to extend its unbeaten run to five games in all competitions. Wolves collected just two points from its first 18 league games, but has earned six points from its last four. However, they are still 14 points from safety ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ja Morant is ‘trending to be in’ vs Magic in London, Grizzlies coach says
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant was “trending” to play Sunday against the Orlando Magic and would be on a minutes restriction after a six-game absence because of a right calf injury. Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo said at a pregame news conference that the medical update he’s received about the two-time All Star ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney says Chinese EV deal an ‘opportunity’ for Ontario, auto sector
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says that the electric vehicle deal with China is an “opportunity” for Ontario and autoworkers. He says this is because there is interest in Chinese companies producing “affordable” electric vehicles in Canada. Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping signed an agreement Friday that will see Canada allow Chinese electric ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec minister Guilbault will leave politics at the end of her term
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
QUÉBEC — Quebec Municipal Affairs Minister Geneviève Guilbault will announce today that she will be leaving politics at the end of her term. She has called a press conference in her electoral district of Louis-Hébert, in Quebec City, at 11 a.m. Guilbault is giving up her chance to succeed Quebec premier and Coalition Avenir Québec ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lisandro Martinez reacts to former Man United stars over pre-derby jibes
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has invited Paul Scholes to his house to speak face-to-face after being mocked by the club great before his excellent performance in the derby win over Manchester City. Speaking on a podcast ahead of the derby on Saturday, Scholes and fellow former United player Nicky Butt ... Read More »
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