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Host nation Italy sets ambitious medal target for Winter Olympics despite athlete injuries
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — Italy will be hoping to deliver on and off the snow and ice at its home Olympics. The host nation is keen to put on a spectacular Winter Games but also wants success in terms of medals. Italian Olympic Committee president Luciano Buonfiglio has set a minimum target of 19 medals at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italian basketball team left with 1 player on court and forced to forfeit European game
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
MIES, Switzerland (AP) — An Italian basketball team was left with just one player on court during a European game on Tuesday, leading to an automatic loss and elimination from the competition. Trapani Shark, which is reportedly experiencing financial problems, turned up for a playoff game against Israeli opponent Hapoel Netanel Holon in Bulgaria in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Why 2025 is the year of the first-round quarterback in the NFL
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
The 2025 NFL season was dominated by first-round quarterbacks with old veterans like Matthew Stafford and a new generation featuring Drake Maye and Caleb Williams taking center stage. The playoffs should be no different with a record-tying 12 of the 14 teams that qualified for the postseason set to use a first-round pick as their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Strasbourg appoints Gary O’Neil as coach following Liam Rosenior’s Chelsea move
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
STRASBOURG, France (AP) — French league club Strasbourg appointed Gary O’Neil as coach on Wednesday in succession to Liam Rosenior, who left for Chelsea. O’Neil has been without a club since he was fired by Wolves in December 2024 with the team in the Premier League relegation zone. The 42-year-old Englishman previously coached Bournemouth, where ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Entertainment leaders amp up discussions about AI, creators and innovative tech at CES 2026
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The world’s largest tech showcase does not come without theatrics. Innovations and gadgets like a lollipop that sings to you as you consume it, a laundry-folding robot and a “smart” LEGO brick have stolen the spotlight so far at CES 2026. But underscoring this year’s programming is a strong focus on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No snow, no problem: The plastic slope surrounded by sheep that produced Britain’s top skier
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
PENDLE, England (AP) — Nestled in the rolling countryside of Ribble Valley in northwest England is a modest ski slope about 140 meters (yards) long, 10 meters wide and surrounded by roaming sheep. It’s a gentle hill, featuring three tiny inclines at the start and a mostly flat section to finish. In parts, grass protrudes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers snipers continue to feast on Predators
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
EDMONTON — Seeing the Nashville Predators on the calendar seems to always give the Edmonton Oilers and their star players some extra jump. Connor McDavid scored three goals, including one on a penalty shot, and Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists as the Oilers came away with a 6-2 victory over the Predators ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets remain confident they’ll pull out of nosedive as losing streak hits 10 games
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
WINNIPEG — Even though their losing streak has reached double digits, Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel and his players weren’t throwing their arms up in despair. Instead, a 10th consecutive loss (0-6-4) after falling 4-3 to the Vegas Golden Knights in overtime on Tuesday will make the Jets dig in deeper and keep hoping ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Troy Ryan: Sceptres not “completely snake-bitten yet” as scoring issues continue
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
TORONTO — Toronto Sceptres head coach Troy Ryan isn’t concerned about the mood of his locker room. The Sceptres were shut out in a 2-0 loss to the New York Sirens on Tuesday night, with Ryan mentioning that his team’s performance was “unacceptable.” It was one of several games Toronto has outshot its opponent (30-23) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matthews thrilled with Sundin’s special appearance to recognize goals record
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
TORONTO — The fact that Mats Sundin flew from Sweden to Toronto to help honour Auston Matthews’ accomplishment of becoming the Maple Leafs franchise leader in goals scored tugged on the current captain’s heartstrings. Matthews passed the former captain with two goals on the road against the New York Islanders on Saturday and added another ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kansas State visits No. 1 Arizona following Haggerty’s 24-point game
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
Kansas State Wildcats (9-5, 0-1 Big 12) at Arizona Wildcats (14-0, 1-0 Big 12) Tucson, Arizona; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Kansas State plays No. 1 Arizona after PJ Haggerty scored 24 points in Kansas State’s 83-73 loss to the BYU Cougars. The Arizona Wildcats have gone 8-0 in home games. Arizona ranks second ... Read More »
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