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Saskatchewan Roughriders re-sign star defensive back Tevaughn Campbell
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed star Canadian defensive back Tevaughn Campbell to a one-year contract extension. The 32-year-old from Toronto is coming off a strong 2025 season that saw him earn All-CFL honours while helping the Roughriders win a Grey Cup title. Campbell finished last season tied for the league lead with six ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real Madrid says Xabi Alonso is no longer the club coach
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid says Xabi Alonso is no longer the club coach. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!USA Luge gets 11 athletes into Milan Cortina Olympics, 1 shy of maximum. Russia will get 2 spots
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
A pair of Russian luge athletes were confirmed Monday as qualifiers for next month’s Milan Cortina Olympics, meaning they will compete against Ukrainian sliders on the sport’s biggest stage. The International Luge Federation — which announced the 78 singles and doubles sleds that have qualified for the games — included Russian men’s singles slider Roman ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dylan Raiola announces he’s transferring from Nebraska to Oregon
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
Quarterback Dylan Raiola announced Monday on social media he intends to transfer from Nebraska to Oregon. Raiola was the highest-ranked recruit to sign with Nebraska and started 22 games over two seasons. He broke his leg against Southern California on Nov. 1 and missed the Cornhuskers’ last four games. Oregon’s quarterback room for 2026 remains ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused in Ryan Wedding case makes bid for bail ahead of extradition hearing
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
TORONTO — An Ontario man accused of laundering funds for an international drug smuggling operation is taking the stand in a Toronto courtroom as he makes his bid for release ahead of his extradition hearing. Rolan Sokolovski was arrested last fall along with several other Canadians accused of working with former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Carolina up to No. 2, LSU to No. 6 as women’s AP Top 25 gets reshuffled; UConn a unanimous No. 1
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — South Carolina up to No. 2, LSU to No. 6 as women’s AP Top 25 gets reshuffled; UConn a unanimous No. 1. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mattel adds an autistic Barbie to doll line devoted to showcasing diversity and inclusion
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Mattel Inc. is introducing an autistic Barbie on Monday as the newest member of its line intended to celebrate diversity, joining a collection that already includes Barbies with Down syndrome, a blind Barbie, a Barbie and a Ken with vitiligo, and other models the toymaker added to make its fashion dolls ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s skeleton team denies accusations of Olympic sabotage by U.S. slider
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
CALGARY — Canada’s skeleton team refutes accusations by American Katie Uhlaender that Canada’s coach sabotaged her chances of sliding in the Olympic Games. Athletes from all countries are chasing qualification points for the Milano Cortina Games. At a North American Cup race, which is a developmental event below the World Cup, Canada withdrew four of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa joins countries condemning Iranian regime for killing protesters
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
OTTAWA — As questions mount about the stability of the Iranian regime, Canada has condemned Iran for killing and arresting citizens protesting the government and the high cost of living. In a joint statement issued with Australia and the European Union on Friday, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand praised the bravery of peaceful protesters and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Senators agree to one-year contract with veteran goaltender James Reimer
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators signed veteran goaltender James Reimer to a one-year contract on Monday. The one-way deal with an average annual value of US$850,000 is for the remainder of the 2025-26 season, the team said in a statement. Ottawa’s regular starting netminder, Linus Ullmark, has been on a personal leave for the last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celebrity birthdays for the week of Jan. 18-24 includes Mariska Hargitay and Dolly Parton
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Jan. 18-24: Jan. 18: Singer-songwriter Bobby Goldsboro is 85. Comedian-singer Brett Hudson of the Hudson Brothers is 73. Actor-director Kevin Costner is 71. Country singer-actor Mark Collie (“Nashville”) is 70. Actor Mark Rylance (“Bridge of Spies,” ″The Other Boleyn Girl”) is 66. Actor Alison Arngrim (“Little House on the ... Read More »
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