January 11th, 2026
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US international Josh Sargent refused to play in FA Cup game, says Norwich coach

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026

NORWICH, England (AP) — Norwich head coach Philippe Clement says U.S. international Josh Sargent refused to play in Sunday’s FA Cup match against Walsall. Clement also insisted that Sargent would not be leaving the second-tier club in the January transfer window, despite reported interest from MLS team Toronto FC. “Josh sent me a message (on ... Read More »

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Guard at Winter Olympic construction site dies in nighttime subfreezing temperatures

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026

MILAN (AP) — A guard at a construction site near a 2026 Winter Olympic venue in the mountain resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo died during a frigid overnight shift, authorities confirmed on Saturday. Italy’s Infrastructure Minister Matteo Salvini called for a full investigation into the circumstances of the 55-year-old worker’s death. Italian media reported that the ... Read More »

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Military will get to Manitoba First Nation dealing with water issues on Monday: chief

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026

PIMICIKAMAK — The chief of a Manitoba First Nation in the throes of severe water issues, including flooding and backed sewage, says eight members of the Canadian Armed Forces are to arrive in his northern community on Monday. Pimicikamak Cree Nation Chief David Monias says in a social media post that members are to provide ... Read More »

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Humphries Armbruster wins World Cup bobsled race, while Forgan and Kirkby lock up Olympic luge spot

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026

Veteran U.S. pilot Kaillie Humphries Armbruster got her second two-woman World Cup bobsled win of the season on Sunday, shortly before German star Francesco Friedrich’s streak of 48 consecutive medal-winning finishes on the circuit came to an end. Humphries Armbruster teamed with Jasmine Jones to win by the slimmest of margins in bobsled — one ... Read More »

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Canada not considering a ban on X over deepfake controversy, AI minister says

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026

OTTAWA — Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says Canada isn’t considering a ban of the social media platform X. The platform, which is owned by Elon Musk, has been embroiled in controversy over sexualized deepfakes created by X’s chatbot Grok. On Saturday, The Telegraph reported the U.K. government was gathering international support to respond to ... Read More »

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Houston Texans’ Anderson and Al-Shaair built faith-based bond despite practicing different religions

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair were brought together by football, but it is a relationship forged by faith. Anderson, a Christian, and Al-Shaair, a Muslim, didn’t let religious differences divide them. Instead, they leaned into their shared piousness to build a bond through faith that has ... Read More »

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AC Milan extends unbeaten run to 18 matches with late equalizer at relegation-threatened Fiorentina

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026

MILAN (AP) — Christopher Nkunku scored a 90th-minute equalizer and AC Milan extended its unbeaten run in Serie A to 18 matches with a 1-1 draw at relegation-threatened Fiorentina on Sunday. Milan moved within two points of leader Inter Milan, which hosted defending champion Napoli later Sunday at the San Siro in a match that ... Read More »

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Virat Kohli hits 93 to lead India to 4-wicket win over New Zealand in first ODI

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026

VADODARA, India (AP) — Virat Kohli scored a masterful 93 off 91 balls as India won the first ODI against New Zealand by four wickets on Sunday. Kohli hit eight fours and a six to shepherd India’s innings to 306-6 in 49 overs in reply to the Black Caps’ 300-8 (50 overs). Daryl Mitchell top-scored ... Read More »

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IOC happy as new Milan Cortina hockey arena almost ready to welcome NHL players

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026

MILAN (AP) — The International Olympic Committee says it’s impressed with the new hockey arena for the Milan Cortina Games, even if parts of it still look like a building site. The Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena will be one of the focal points of the games next month with NHL players returning to the Olympics ... Read More »

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Arsenal routs Portsmouth 4-1 in the FA Cup as Gabriel Martinelli scores a hat trick

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Gabriel Martinelli scored a hat trick as Arsenal advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 4-1 win at Portsmouth on Sunday. The Premier League leader came back from going a goal down to the second tier Championship team inside three minutes. Colby Bishop stunned Arsenal with the ... Read More »

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Liverpool defender Conor Bradley sustains significant knee injury

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool defender Conor Bradley will undergo surgery after sustaining a “significant” knee injury, the Premier League club said Sunday. Bradley was injured late in Thursday’s 0-0 draw against Arsenal. Liverpool said Bradley would have an operation in the coming days before starting his rehabilitation. “No time frame is being placed on ... Read More »

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