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College enforcement group voices ‘serious concerns’ with spiraling transfer portal
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
A transfer portal spiraling out of control prompted the new regulatory body for college sports to issue a memo to athletic directors Friday night saying it has “serious concerns” about some of the multimillion-dollar contracts being offered to players. The “reminder” from the College Sports Commission came out about an hour before kickoff of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stephen Gogolev leads after short program at Canadian figure skating championships
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
GATINEAU — Stephen Gogolev is in the driver’s seat at the Canadian figure skating championships. The 21-year-old from Toronto took a substantial lead in the men’s singles event after scoring 99.60 points in Friday’s short program. Skating to “Mugzy’s Move” medley, Gogolev landed two quad jumps and a triple axel in a clean program at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No, he wasn’t just holding back: Sean Payton’s candid take on Broncos’ offensive struggles
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Yes, Sean Payton would prefer to blame the Denver Broncos’ stagnant offense on facing two backup quarterbacks whose teams were intent on keeping Bo Nix from running up the score. “Yeah, I’d like to say that, but honestly, you guys know me well enough, we’re going to have to play better,” the Broncos head coach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Last serve: Olympic volleyball star Jordan Larson announces this is her final season playing
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Four-time Olympic medalist and volleyball star Jordan Larson said Friday that this season will be her last on the court as a professional athlete. The 39-year-old Larson is a co-owner and player for LOVB Nebraska, one of six founding members of League One Volleyball, which is in its second professional season. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commanders are promoting David Blough to offensive coordinator, AP source says
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
The Washington Commanders are hiring David Blough as their offensive coordinator, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday because the team had not announced the hire. Blough is getting promoted from assistant quarterbacks coach to take over the offense under coach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Washington National Opera bows out of Kennedy Center
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington National Opera announced Friday that it had decided to end its arrangement with the Kennedy Center in the nation’s capital, though it said it was hoping for an “amicable transition.” “To ensure fiscal prudence and fulfill its obligations for a balanced budget, the WNO will reduce its spring season and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs’ oft-injured Anthony Davis to miss time with ligament damage in hand
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Anthony Davis has ligament damage in his left hand, and the Dallas Mavericks’ oft-injured big man is seeking multiple opinions on treatment options, the team said Friday without offering a time frame on a possible return. Davis was injured late in a 116-114 loss at the Utah Jazz on Thursday night. The 10-time All-Star was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada women’s hockey team to bring experience and grit to Milan Olympics
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
TORONTO — Canada looked to experience, while adding some grit, in choosing its 23-player women’s hockey roster for the Milan Cortina Olympics. Captain Marie-Philip Poulin, headed to her fifth Olympics, is one of 16 players returning from the 2022 gold-medal squad in Beijing. The Canadian roster is drawn entirely from the Professional Women’s Hockey League. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mexican star Hirving “Chucky” Lozano isn’t returning to San Diego FC after a rocky debut MLS season
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Hirving “Chucky” Lozano will not return to San Diego FC for a second season. San Diego sporting director Tyler Heaps told reporters Friday that he is working on a departure for Lozano, the 30-year-old Mexican national team mainstay who joined the Major League Soccer expansion club for its inaugural season in 2025 as its first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary water main repaired but restrictions remain until testing done, city says
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
CALGARY — The City of Calgary says it has finished repairs on a disastrous water main break but testing still needs to be done before it’s fully operational again. The city, in an update Friday, said residents are still being asked to reduce their water use until the testing is complete, which is expected to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada women’s hockey team to bring experience and some young grit to Milan Olympics
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
TORONTO — Canada looked to experience and some young grit in choosing its 23-player women’s hockey roster for the Milan Cortina Olympics. Captain Marie-Philip Poulin, headed to her fifth Olympics, is one of 16 players returning from the 2022 gold-medal squad in Beijing. The Canadian roster is drawn entirely from the Professional Women’s Hockey League. ... Read More »
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