National Sports
Crans-Montana set to host Olympic ski races in Switzerland bid for 2038 Winter Games
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Crans-Montana is set to host Alpine ski races at the 2038 Olympics as organizers of the Switzerland bid detailed their plan of venues Monday. The Swiss Olympic body is the only candidate in talks with the International Olympic Committee to be awarded the Winter Games taking place in 12 years’ time. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matthew Stafford ends record-tying longest wait for first-team AP NFL All-Pro honor
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
Matthew Stafford has spent a career accumulating staggering numbers with more than 64,000 yards passing, more than 400 TD passes and a Super Bowl title. One accolade he hadn’t achieved until this season was being named a first-team AP NFL All-Pro. Stafford was picked for the team on Saturday, ending the longest wait ever for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defending Super Bowl champion Eagles flop against 49ers, could lead to staff changes
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
The NFL won’t have a repeat Super Bowl champion. Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles were eliminated by the San Francisco 49ers in an NFC wild-card game on Sunday. Now, the heat will be turned up on coach Nick Sirianni and offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo. Sirianni’s job shouldn’t be in jeopardy. He’s been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LSU coach Kim Mulkey taps into Louisiana cooking culture to tighten up the Tigers’ form
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU coach Kim Mulkey tapped into her Louisiana roots — and specifically, her home state’s cooking culture — to tighten up the Tigers’ form after their two-game skid to open Southeastern Conference play. Just as finely diced onions, celery and bell peppers comprise the “holy trinity” of Louisiana cooking, Mulkey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Loïs Boisson withdraws from Australian Open with injury
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — French Open semifinalist Loïs Boisson has withdrawn from the Australian Open. The 22-year-old Boisson has been struggling with injuries since a deep run at Roland-Garros last year in her Grand Slam main draw singles debut. She has not played since the end of September and the No. 35-ranked player said she took ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PHOTO ESSAY: For US women’s ski team, balancing competition with camaraderie is key
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
Lying breathless on the floor next to a pool table, Mary Bocock pulls a stretchy exercise band in tandem with Keely Cashman. Laughing, they encourage each other to keep going. Next to them, Ava Sunshine cycles through sets of heavy barbell weights in a makeshift gym in the Copper Mountain condo where the U.S. women’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kyle Lowry embracing mentorship role on 76ers but promises a one-day Raptors return
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
TORONTO — A few years ago Kyle Lowry told reporters he would never accept a role as a bench warmer or an unofficial coach just to reach his 20th NBA season. Well, allegedly. “Really?” said Lowry, cursing for emphasis. “I lied.” After taking a moment for the reporters’ laughter to die down, the 39-year-old Philadelphia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maryland visits USC after Baker-Mazara’s 29-point performance
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
Maryland Terrapins (7-9, 0-5 Big Ten) at USC Trojans (13-3, 2-3 Big Ten) Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: USC plays Maryland after Chad Baker-Mazara scored 29 points in USC’s 70-69 overtime win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers. The Trojans are 6-1 on their home court. USC is fifth in the Big Ten ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Western Illinois faces Eastern Illinois on 6-game losing streak
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
Western Illinois Leathernecks (4-13, 0-6 OVC) at Eastern Illinois Panthers (6-10, 3-3 OVC) Charleston, Illinois; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Western Illinois comes into the matchup against Eastern Illinois as losers of six in a row. The Panthers have gone 6-2 at home. Eastern Illinois is 3-5 in games decided by 10 or more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Duquesne takes on Dayton following Guinyard’s 20-point showing
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
Dayton Flyers (12-4, 3-0 A-10) at Duquesne Dukes (9-7, 1-2 A-10) Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Duquesne plays Dayton after Tarence Guinyard scored 20 points in Duquesne’s 97-90 overtime loss to the Saint Joseph’s (PA) Hawks. The Dukes are 8-2 on their home court. Duquesne ranks seventh in the A-10 in rebounding averaging ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maryland-Eastern Shore visits McComb and Norfolk State
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks (6-13, 2-0 MEAC) at Norfolk State Spartans (7-11, 1-1 MEAC) Norfolk, Virginia; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Norfolk State faces Maryland-Eastern Shore after Anthony McComb III scored 23 points in Norfolk State’s 66-64 win over the Delaware State Hornets. The Spartans are 4-1 in home games. Norfolk State is 3-4 in ... Read More »
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