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Canadian men fall two places to No. 29 in latest FIFA world rankings
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
The Canadian men have dropped two places to No. 29 in the latest FIFA rankings, despite not playing a Tier 1 international since the last ratings were released. Canada was overtaken by Nigeria (No. 26, up 12 places) and Algeria (No. 28, up six) after their performances at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nigeria, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giorgio Armani launches new era with iridescent colors and a star-studded front row
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — Ricky Martin and Hudson Williams joined a star-studded front row Monday for the first Giorgio Armani menswear runway collection under the sole creative direction of Leo Dell’Orco following the iconic designer’s death in September. The collection previewed on the final day of Milan Fashion Week was in complete continuity with Armani’s heritage ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada considers sending troops to Greenland as U.S. ramps up takeover talk: reports
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
OTTAWA — Canada is mulling whether or not to send troops to Greenland in a show of solidarity as U.S. President Donald Trump ramps up talk about taking over the Danish self-governing territory. Both The Globe and Mail and CBC, citing unnamed sources, say Canada has drawn up contingency plans for sending a small contingent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chance Gray leads No. 12 Ohio State to 71-69 win over No. 9 TCU
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Chance Gray scored 22 points, Jaloni Cambridge had 18 and Elsa Lemmila added 17 in No. 12 Ohio State’s 71-69 victory over No. 9 TCU in the Coretta Scott King Classic on Monday. Gray shot 6 of 8 from 3-point range and Cambridge contributed eight assists and six rebounds for Ohio ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Broncos defense must carry team again as journeyman backup QB Stidham set to start AFC championship
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver’s defense carried Peyton Manning across the finish line in Super Bowl 50 and Vance Joseph’s bunch will almost certainly have to lead the way for the Broncos to get back to Levi’s Stadium in the San Francisco Bay Area for Super Bowl 60. The Broncos (15-3) host the New England ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Surprise inflation hike won’t knock Bank of Canada off sidelines, economists say
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
OTTAWA — Inflation closed out 2025 with a surprise uptick, but economists weighing in Monday argued there was little cause for concern under the hood to warrant a change in interest rates from the Bank of Canada later this month. The annual pace of inflation rose to 2.4 per cent in December, Statistics Canada said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal public transit agency says ridership fell in 2025 due to rotating strikes
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
MONTREAL — Montreal’s public transit agency says commuters took about 20 million fewer trips on its network in 2025 as metros and buses were disrupted by rotating strikes. Agency spokesperson Amélie Régis says passengers took 294.1 million trips in 2025, down from 314.6 million trips in the previous year. Régis says the 2025 numbers were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jadin O’Brien’s rapid rise is complete. The track star is now a US Olympic bobsledder
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
Jadin O’Brien was running track for Notre Dame a year ago. She’s now an Olympic bobsledder. O’Brien, who got in a sled for the first time only about three months ago, was one of the six women’s bobsledders selected Monday to be part of the U.S. Olympic team that will compete at next month’s Milan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harrison’s 16 lead Saint Francis past Stonehill 63-61
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
LORETTO, Pa. (AP) — Ahmad Harrison scored 16 points as Saint Francis beat Stonehill 63-61 on Monday. Harrison also contributed five rebounds for the Red Flash (5-14, 3-3 Northeast Conference). Chris Moncrief scored 15 points and added four steals. Skylar Wicks had 11 points and went 5 of 14 from the field. Chas Stinson led ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA announces All-Star Game starters, with 1st version of U.S. vs. The World format now on its way
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
The first-ever World team for the NBA All-Star Game is already looking loaded. And the fate of LeBron James’ record streak of All-Star selections will now be decided by coaches, or perhaps even Commissioner Adam Silver. Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver’s Nikola Jokic, the Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic and San Antonio’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ray scores 27 in Monmouth’s 81-68 victory over Northeastern
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. (AP) — Justin Ray had 27 points in Monmouth’s 81-68 win over Northeastern on Monday. Ray had five rebounds for the Hawks (9-10, 3-3 Coastal Athletic Association). Jason Rivera-Torres scored 17 points while shooting 8 for 16, including 1 for 5 from beyond the arc and added 11 rebounds and three ... Read More »
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