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The ACC had an improved nonconference showing. That could help its cause for more March Madness bids
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — It wasn’t long after sixth-ranked Duke finally fought off a pesky Georgia Tech team that coach Jon Scheyer pointed to the lesson emerging from the Blue Devils’ Atlantic Coast Conference opener. “I think for our guys … they’re learning very quickly that from this point forward, you’ve got to fight, scrap ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US and Canada have Milan Olympic injury replacements standing by
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
While Jason Robertson and Adam Fox did not make the U.S. Olympic hockey roster, and Sam Bennett and Mark Scheifele were not picked to play for Canada, that doesn’t necessarily mean none of those players will be in Milan next month. USA Hockey and Hockey Canada each has a group of players on standby who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LISTEN: Seahawks safety Julian Love expects ‘new wrinkles’ from 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
Seahawks safety Julian Love discusses the importance of Seattle’s matchup against San Francisco for the NFC’s No. 1 seed and the NFC West title. Love says Seattle’s defense has to be ready for “new wrinkles” from 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan, and he also discussed the significance of being nominated for the Walter Payton Man of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Strike suspends operations at Quebec ski resort Le Massif de Charlevoix
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
A major Quebec ski resort has suspended operations for the day after the union representing some 300 workers launched a strike. Le Massif de Charlevoix says it was forced to shut its ski lifts, slopes, tobogganing areas, food services, the gift shop and the workshop at the resort northeast of Quebec City along the St. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney will meet with Ukraine’s allies in Paris as ceasefire talks intensify
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to France next week to meet with Ukraine’s allies as talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in Russia’s war intensify. The Prime Minister’s Office said Friday that Carney will be in Paris on Monday and Tuesday to meet with the “coalition of the willing” in an effort ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College football’s Urban Meyer joins board of Florida college transformed by DeSantis
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — College football Hall of Famer Urban Meyer has been appointed to the board of trustees at a small public liberal arts college that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has transformed from a progressive institute into a staging ground for the Republican governor’s war on “woke.” DeSantis this week named Meyer to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olympic medalist Katharina Liensberger suffers serious knee injuries in training crash
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
ST. MICHAEL, Austria (AP) — Olympic slalom silver medalist Katharina Liensberger of Austria sustained serious knee injuries in a crash in training that effectively ends her season, skiing’s governing body said on Friday. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation said the 28-year-old slalom specialist sustained a fracture of the tibial plateau — where the shin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Companies can make generic Ozempic as of next week, but don’t expect to get it soon
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
TORONTO — Drug companies in Canada are allowed to make lower priced generic versions of the blockbuster drug Ozempic as of next week, but experts say patients shouldn’t expect it to be available for at least a few months. As of Dec. 29, Health Canada had received nine submissions seeking approval to make semaglutide, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rabada to lead strong South Africa pace attack at T20 World Cup
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Kagiso Rabada leads a strong South Africa pace attack for the T20 World Cup in February. Rabada returned to competitive cricket on New Year’s Eve in the SA20 with figures of 2-48 for MI Cape Town after being sidelined for almost 10 weeks due to a rib injury. Anrich Nortje, Corbin Bosch, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian furniture and cabinet industry still reeling after Trump pauses tariff spike
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
WASHINGTON — The Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association is welcoming U.S. President Donald Trump’s postponement of tariff increases on furniture, cabinets and vanities, but the industry is still being devastated by the duties. Trump hit the industry with 25 per cent tariffs in October but paused a promised increase of 30 per cent for furniture and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 1 Indiana and Oregon meet for the Peach Bowl
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
Oregon (13-1) vs. No. 1 Indiana (14-0), Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m. EST. BetMGM College Football Odds Opening Line: Indiana by 4. Against the spread: Indiana 9-5, Oregon 7-6. How to watch: ESPN Key stats Indiana Offense Overall: 468.1 yards per game (7th in FBS) Passing: 247.4 yards per game (46th) Rushing: 220.7 yards per ... Read More »
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