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Mikaela Shiffrin returns to GS podium after 2 years. Sara Hector wins and Paula Moltzan 2nd
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
SPINDLERUV MLYN, Czechia (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin earned a place on the podium of a World Cup giant slalom for the first time in two years Saturday, finishing third in the last GS before the Milan Cortina Olympics. The race was won by defending Olympic champion Sara Hector, who held on to her opening run ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ugo Humbert pulls out of Davis Cup tie with France to focus on upcoming indoor tournaments
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Ugo Humbert has pulled out of playing for France in a Davis Cup match next month to prioritize upcoming tournaments. Humbert said the decision to skip France’s first-round qualifier at home against Slovakia on Feb. 7-8 was made with indoor tournaments in mind. “After discussing this with my team, I’ve made the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reed leads by 4 shots at Dubai Desert Classic as McIlroy’s title hopes fade and Hovland surges
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Patrick Reed will take a four-stroke lead into the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic after shooting 5-under 67 on Saturday, as Rory McIlroy’s chances of a record-extending fifth title virtually disappeared. Reed, the former Masters champion who now plays on the LIV Golf circuit, tapped in at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Erling Haaland left out by Man City amid scoring drought
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Erling Haaland was left out of Manchester City’s starting lineup for the Premier League game against Wolverhampton on Saturday amid a slump in form. The Norway striker, who was named on the bench, has only scored one goal in his last eight games in all competitions — and that was a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hurricanes rookie Lafournaise experiencing more success
By Lethbridge Herald on January 24th, 2026
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald The 2025-26 WHL campaign has been one of learning and development for the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Lethbridge is currently sitting 10th in the Eastern Conference standings with a 12-33-0-1 record, but signs of a positive future for the Hurricanes are already starting to show. 16-year-old Tyden Lafournaise has been a bright spot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local author publishes book on early history of Hurricanes
By Lethbridge Herald on January 24th, 2026
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald A new book published by a local author has helped shine a spotlight on the early years of the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Mark Weninger has published his second book chronicling junior hockey history, The Run to A Championship looks back on the first 10 years of the Lethbridge Hurricanes franchise, including a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italian skier Franzoni adds Kitzbühel downhill win to his breakout season with Olympics looming
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
KITZBÜHEL, Austria (AP) — Italian skier Giovanni Franzoni put another exclamation point to his breakout World Cup season Saturday by winning on the classic Streif course, two weeks before the downhill race at his home Olympics. Franzoni edged out world champion and overall World Cup leader Marco Odermatt by 0.07 seconds, as the Swiss star’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reed leads by 4 shots at Dubai Desert Classic as McIlroy’s title hopes fade in 3rd round
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Patrick Reed will take a four-stroke lead into the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic after shooting 5-under 67 on Saturday, as Rory McIlroy’s chances of a record-extending fifth title virtually disappeared. Reed, the former Masters champion who now plays on the LIV Golf circuit, tapped in at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Skijoring: a sport you’ve likely never heard of pushed a resort town to its limit
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
BANFF — Cole Carey learned quickly to keep his mouth shut when skiing in the snowy wake of a galloping horse: there’s the danger of snow, ice and the occasional flavour of animal droppings dusted into the air. Carey is what’s called a slider in skijoring, a winter sport that could be the seasonal alternative ... Read More »
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By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on January 24th, 2026
SHERMAN, Rennie
KOPERVAS, George
MORRISON, Karen
OVERES, Hubert
WYLIE, William
ANDRONOWICH, Walter
DOELL, Rosa
FAIRFIELD, David
BILLINGSLEY, Bernie
ELLINGSON, Wallace
GREGORY, David "Dave"
SALISBURY, Pamela "Pam"
Italian skier Franzoni adds Kitzbühel downhill win to his breakout season with home Olympics looming
By Canadian Press on January 24th, 2026
KITZBÜHEL, Austria (AP) — Italian skier Giovanni Franzoni put another exclamation point to his breakout World Cup season Saturday by winning on the classic Streif course, two weeks before the downhill race at his home Olympics. Franzoni’s triumph in Kitzbühel came eight days after his maiden career win in a super-G at another storied World ... Read More »
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