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Project B women’s basketball league to play in Tokyo in April 2027
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
Project B, the new women’s and men’s basketball league, will make a stop in Tokyo in April 2027. Tokyo is the first city the organization has officially announced. Its tournament will be one of seven stops on Project B’s global circuit season format that begins in November and runs through April. Each city will host ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti opens up on firing Harbaugh and the search for the next coach
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The next coach of the Baltimore Ravens will have a couple of tough acts to follow, given how quickly the previous two won a Super Bowl. “It took (Brian) Billick two years, John (Harbaugh) five,” owner Steve Bisciotti said. “Maybe I’ll give this guy six.” Bisciotti might have been joking, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Linebacker Dre Greenlaw returns from pulled hamstring as Broncos prepare for home playoff game
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos began preparations for their first home playoff game in a decade with a spirited practice Tuesday that included the return of inside linebacker Dre Greenlaw, who pulled his right hamstring in a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Dec. 21. “It’s good to have a healthy Dre Greenlaw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ismael scores three goals as Canada routs Sweden at U18 women’s hockey worlds
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
MEMBERTOU, NOVA SCOTIA — Sofia Ismael scored three goals as Canada defeated Sweden 9-2 Tuesday at the world under-18 women’s hockey championship. Rosalie Tremblay had two goals while Rachel Piggott, Kate Viel, Hayley McDonald and Alida Korte also scored for the Canadians. Lea-Rose Charrois made nine saves. Moa Stridh and Tilde Grillfors scored for Sweden. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Latvia to make injury replacement for the Olympics with Eriks Mateiko out
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
HERSHEY, Pa. (AP) — Latvia is the first team that will have to make an injury replacement for the men’s hockey tournament at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Forward Eriks Mateiko is out long term after undergoing surgery to repair his right Achilles tendon. Mateiko was sliced by an opponent’s skate blade Sunday while playing in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mason Greenwood’s hat trick powers Marseille to a 9-0 victory in French Cup
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
BAYEUX, France (AP) — Mason Greenwood scored a hat trick and set up two other goals as Marseille crushed regional team Bayeux 9-0 to reach the last 16 of the French Cup on Tuesday. Greenwood was Marseille’s top scorer last season with 22 goals in all competitions and already has 19 in 25 games this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Griezmann’s free-kick goal sends Atletico Madrid to the Copa del Rey quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Antoine Griezmann scored with a well-placed free-kick shot to give Atletico Madrid a 1-0 road win over second-division club Deportivo La Coruña and a spot in the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey on Tuesday. Griezmann broke the deadlock in the 61st minute, finding the right upper corner with a curling left-foot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ready for a trip to the park? Snowboarding set for its spotlight at the Winter Olympics
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
The origins of snowboarding go back to Christmas Day 1965 when an engineer named Sherman Poppen strapped two skis together to give his daughters something to do. He called it a “snurfer” and started selling them the next year. Jake Burton came along, refined the toy and helped turn snowboarding into a mass-market sport. Along ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Semenyo scores again as Man City beats Newcastle 2-0 in English League Cup semifinal
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
New Manchester City signing Antoine Semenyo scored his second goal in as many games as Pep Guardiola’s team moved within reach of the English League Cup final with a 2-0 win over Newcastle on Tuesday. The forward, who joined City from Bournemouth for $87 million last week, struck the opening goal in the semifinal first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Raptors exceeding expectations at midway point of NBA season
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
TORONTO — A year ago, the Toronto Raptors were torn between pushing for a play-in berth or tanking for a top draft pick, but 12 months later they’re exceeding early expectations and positioned to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2022. Head coach Darko Rajakovic was asked to assess how his team was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn’s US teammates are also making an impact in the Olympic season
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
FLACHAU, Austria (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin is dominating in slalom. Lindsey Vonn is doing the same in downhill at age 41. And other American skiers are making an impact, too, as the U.S. women dominate the World Cup circuit with the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics little more than three weeks away. For the second time ... Read More »
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