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Jim Hartung, who helped lead U.S. men’s gymnastics team to 1984 Olympic gold, dies at 65
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Jim Hartung, a two-time Olympian who helped lead the 1984 U.S. team to its first and only gold medal in men’s gymnastics, has died. He was 65. The University of Nebraska announced Hartung died Saturday night. He had been a Cornhuskers assistant coach for 19 years. No cause of death was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SiriusXM rehires Chris Cuomo to host morning talk show
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Cuomo is returning to SiriusXM, putting him on the air with morning and evening talk shows. He will host a two-hour weekday show centered on viewer calls on the satellite radio company’s P.O.T.U.S. channel, starting Jan. 20 at 7 a.m. Eastern. Guests on his first few shows include Democratic Maryland ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Morocco coach hails quality of Africa Cup semifinalists, says fewer upsets likely in future
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
RABAT, MOROCCO (AP) — Morocco coach Walid Regragui expects a spectacle in the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations with the continent’s four best teams all capable of winning the title, and says better conditions mean fewer upsets in future. Morocco plays Nigeria in the second semifinal on Wednesday after Senegal meets seven-time champion ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Portugal defender João Cancelo returns to Barcelona on loan from Al-Hilal
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona said Tuesday that Portugal defender João Cancelo is back with the club on a loan from Saudi Arabia club Al-Hilal. Barcelona said Cancelo signed a contract through the end of the season. The 31-year-old Cancelo had played for the Catalan club in the 2023-24 season on a loan from Manchester ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roma leads Dakar Rally for first time since 2014 after navigation errors shake up race
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
WADI AD-DAWASIR, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Nani Roma overcame three punctures to lead the Dakar Rally for the first time in 12 years after a dramatic stage nine on Tuesday. Five-time champion Nasser Al-Attiyah held the lead since Friday until four-time winner Carlos Sainz took over after Al-Attiyah got lost. Then 2014 champion Roma seized ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From Olympics to Tom Brady, Fanatics expands into entertainment with new studio
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fanatics, the sports merchandising giant best known for jerseys and collectibles, is moving deeper into entertainment and bringing fans closer to the action. The company announced Tuesday the launch of Fanatics Studios, a new content arm with initial projects including the official Olympic film for the LA28 Games, a multipart documentary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tuesday, January 13, 2026
By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on January 13th, 2026
ZAJAC, Vicky
ROTH, Brian
HUBER, Pauline "Paula"
PENNINGTON, Roy
TALLOW, Pauline
GAUDET, Michael
BERG, Eileen
NIKKEL, Gail
GIESBRECHT, William "Bill"
MARTIN, Ella
SCOTT, Helen
STELLA, Anna
GAFF, Richard
Rising heavyweight star Itauma sustains injury to push back fight with Franklin
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Unbeaten British heavyweight Moses Itauma has been forced to rearrange his fight against American boxer Jermaine Franklin scheduled for Jan. 24 after suffering an injury in his training camp. The fight will now take place on March 28 at the same venue in Manchester, Itauma’s promoter Queensberry announced on Tuesday. The exact ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bangladesh stays firm in its stand not to play T20 World Cup matches in India
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — The Bangladesh Cricket Board has remained firm in its stance to not play its T20 World Cup matches in India following a video conference with the International Cricket Council officials on Tuesday. “The BCB reaffirmed its position regarding the decision not to travel to India, citing security concerns,” the BCB said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!How will climate change reshape the Winter Olympics? The list of possible host sites is shrinking
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
Belgian biathlete Maya Cloetens can’t help but think about the future of winter sports as she trains for next month’s Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina, Italy. Evidence of climate change is all around her in the mountains above Grenoble, France, where the 24-year-old fell in love with the sport that combines cross-country skiing and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tottenham midfielder Bentancur has hamstring surgery in worry for Uruguay ahead of World Cup
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has undergone surgery on his right hamstring, in a potential concern for Uruguay five months out from the World Cup. Bentancur sustained the injury in the 3-2 loss at Bournemouth in the Premier League last week, Tottenham said Tuesday. The English club gave no timeline regarding Bentancur’s likely ... Read More »
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