National Sports
Spinners end Pakistan’s eight-year T20 drought against under-strength Australia
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan beat Australia in a Twenty20 for the first time in eight years on Thursday. The comfortable 22-run win to open the three-match series pitted a full-strength Pakistan against an under-strength Australia just over a week out from the T20 World Cup. The spin quartet of Saim Ayub, Abrar Ahmed, Shadab ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brad Guzan takes on new ‘learning role’ as Atlanta United’s club ambassador and sporting advisor
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Brad Guzan, who retired last year as Atlanta United’s all-time leader in appearances, wins, saves and shutouts, was named the team’s club ambassador and sporting advisor on Thursday. Guzan will report directly to chief soccer officer and sporting director Chris Henderson. Following his 21-year career as goalkeeper, including the highlights of winning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boxer Gervonta Davis arrested on attempted kidnapping and battery charges
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Professional boxer Gervonta “Tank” Davis remained in a Miami jail on Thursday following his arrest on charges of attempted kidnapping, false imprisonment and battery, court records showed. A fugitive task force took Davis into custody on Wednesday in Miami’s Design District, according to a social media post by Miami Gardens ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real Madrid refocuses on La Liga after stunning loss to Benfica
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — A day after a stunning last-minute loss to Benfica in the Champions League, Real Madrid returns its focus to La Liga knowing that it needs to improve. Coaches and players were on the same page after the 4-2 defeat in Lisbon that relegated the club to the first knockout stage of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Responders recall a mission of recovery and grief a year after the midair collision near DC
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — For some, it was the children’s luggage and small ice skates that became indelible memories of the night a passenger plane and a helicopter collided over the murky Potomac River. Others remember boats navigating debris and shallow water to bring victims’ bodies ashore. And there was the suddenness: people seconds from landing, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sabalenka into fourth straight Australian Open final and facing Rybakina again
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Not even a point penalty for hindrance slowed Aryna Sabalenka’s run to a fourth consecutive Australian Open final. The top-ranked Sabalenka overpowered Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3 Thursday night to move within one victory of a third Australian Open title in four years. A rematch of the 2023 final against Elena Rybakina ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Germany midfielder Goretzka says Trump makes ‘us feel not only German but also European’
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
MUNICH (AP) — Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka says U.S. President Donald Trump “has managed to make us feel not only German, but also European.” Goretzka, who plays club soccer for Bayern Munich, in an interview with Die Zeit newspaper published on Wednesday, spoke about the World Cup being hosted by the United States, Canada and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sabalenka into fourth straight Australian Open final. Faces Rybakina for the title
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Not even a point penalty for hindrance slowed Aryna Sabalenka’s run to a fourth consecutive Australian Open final. The top-ranked Sabalenka overpowered Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3 Thursday night to move within one victory of a third Australian Open title in four years. A rematch of the 2023 final against Elena Rybakina ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man United fans to protest against ‘inept ownership’ despite Man City, Arsenal wins
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Even after back-to-back wins against the Premier League top two and new optimism coursing through Manchester United, fans are still planning to protest before Sunday’s home game against Fulham. A march to Old Trafford was arranged before the morale-boosting wins against Manchester City and Arsenal and organizers are not backing down, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Track and field athletes punished for betting on teammates at world and European champs
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
MONACO (AP) — Three track and field athletes were found guilty of betting on their teammates in events at world and European championships, the Athletics Integrity Unit said on Thursday. In the most serious breach of the sport’s rules prohibiting bets, French middle distance runner Aurore Fleury won 5,000 euros ($5,970) from a 2,000 euros ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Invincible no more, Bayern aims to make amends against Hamburg in Bundesliga
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
BERLIN (AP) — Bundesliga opponents suddenly know Bayern Munich is beatable after Augsburg’s shock win over the league leader last weekend. Promoted Hamburger SV will be the first team to test this new reality when Bayern visits on Saturday. Like Augsburg before, Hamburg has not shown much to suggest it can pull off an upset. ... Read More »
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