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Andy Schonbaum moves closer to a Masters berth. He opens 2-shot lead in Latin American Amateur
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Andy Schonbaum of Argentina steadied himself for a 2-under 68 on Friday to build a two-shot lead going into the weekend at the Latin America Amateur Championship. Schonbaum, 34, has played in all but one of the 11 editions of the championship. He has yet to finish in the top 10 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catcher Victor Caratini and Twins agree to a $14 million, 2-year contract, AP source says
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
Catcher Victor Caratini and the Minnesota Twins agreed Friday to a $14 million, two-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical. Caratini, 32, hit .259 last year in his second season with the Houston Astros ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Immanuel Quickley out for Raptors vs. Clippers; Kawhi Leonard unavailable for L.A.
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
TORONTO — Starting point guard Immanuel Quickley is not available to play for the Toronto Raptors against the Los Angeles Clippers. Quickley is out with back spasms. Backup forwards Sandro Mamukelashvili and Garrett Temple were both upgraded to available for the game. Mamukelashvili had been fighting an illness and Temple also had back spasms. Raptors ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tribunal upholds $10K fine for B.C. ostrich farm over failure to report sick birds
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
The Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal has upheld a $10,000 fine handed to the British Columbia ostrich farm whose flock of more than 300 birds was culled last fall, nearly 11 months after the confirmation of an avian influenza outbreak. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued the fine alleging Universal Ostrich Farms violated the Health of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chargers have cap space to be aggressive in retaining pass rush trio of Tuipulotu, Mack and Oweh
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Among the most important things successful NFL teams can never have enough of, pass rushers and cap space are high on the list. The Los Angeles Chargers have plenty of the latter this offseason — more than $92 million worth according to Spotrac.com — and would like to use it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL sees increased viewership for wild-card round, eyes more for divisional games
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
After double-digit increases in its regular-season and wild-card playoff round ratings, the NFL is looking for another large bump in ratings during this weekend’s division round. The league and Nielsen said last weekend’s six wild-card games averaged 32 million viewers, a 13% jump from last year. It was also the most-watched opening weekend of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golden Knights’ Marner booed at home by Maple Leafs fans, setting stage for hostile trip to Toronto
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — There were all sorts of signs this wasn’t a typical January NHL game. Mitch Marner was featured prominently in the Golden Knights’ pregame video, and when his picture was shown on the large video boards as Vegas’ starting lineup was announced Thursday night, the large contingent of Toronto Maple Leafs fans ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!USWNT’s Rose Lavelle and Lilly Reale earn US Soccer honors as best players of 2025
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
National team midfielder Rose Lavelle has been named the 2025 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year. Lavelle, who also plays for Gotham FC in the National Women’s Soccer League, returned to the national team in June after recovering from ankle surgery and appeared in six matches with three goals and three assists. Lavelle, 30, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Duke QB Darian Mensah says he’ll enter transfer portal, reversing plan to return
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
Duke quarterback Darian Mensah says he’s entering his name into the transfer portal, reversing an original announcement that he would return after leading the Blue Devils to the Atlantic Coast Conference title. Mensah announced his plan in a social-media post Friday afternoon, hours before the transfer-portal window was set to close. “I’m forever grateful for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eintracht Frankfurt and Werder Bremen share six-goal thriller
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
BREMEN, Germany (AP) — Werder Bremen and Eintracht Frankfurt shared the Bundesliga points after a dramatic 3-3 draw that started with a goal in the first minute and ended with a goal in the last on Friday. Visiting Frankfurt took the lead after 51 seconds thanks to a lovely flicked effort from Arnaud Kalimuendo, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gophers bring back career rushing leader Mohamed Ibrahim to coach running backs
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota has brought back all-time leading rusher Mohamed Ibrahim as running backs coach, one of eight new hires to the staff announced Friday by coach P.J. Fleck. Ibrahim, who spent six years at Minnesota and the 2023 season in the NFL with the Detroit Lions, worked with the Gophers in 2024. He ... Read More »
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