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Despite striking out on ‘Dragons’ Den,’ Rugby Canada CEO sees upside to TV appearance
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
While Rugby Canada’s pitch for $250,000 for a “one-year premium” sponsorship didn’t succeed on “Dragons’ Den,” CEO Nathan Bombrys says he was happy to make the case for Canadian rugby to viewers across the country. The CBC show was taped on May 17, 2025, as Rugby Canada looked to raise money for the Canadian women’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump announces upcoming IndyCar race through Washington’s streets — including Pennsylvania Avenue
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — The streets of the nation’s capital will host an IndyCar race this summer as part of celebrations marking America’s 250th birthday, President Donald Trump announced Friday, relishing the prospect of vehicles roaring past the White House at speeds approaching 200 mph. Trump signed an executive order establishing the race on Aug. 23 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vonn says ‘Olympic dream is not over’ after crashing in last race before Winter Games
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Lindsey Vonn crashed and injured her left knee in her final downhill race on Friday before the Olympics and said she hopes to recover in time for the Milan Cortina Games. “This is a very difficult outcome one week before the Olympics… but if there’s one thing I know how to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kon Knueppel is giving former Duke teammate Cooper Flagg a challenge in NBA Rookie of the Year race
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cooper Flagg entered the season as the overwhelming favorite to win NBA Rookie of the Year. But his old college roommate is giving the No. 1 draft pick a run for his money. Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel is in the midst of the most productive rookie season in Hornets history, ranking third ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Curran takes hat trick in England’s rain-hit T20 win against Sri Lanka
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Fast bowler Sam Curran became the second Englishman to achieve a Twenty20 hat trick as Sri Lanka was beaten by 11 runs in a rain-affected series opener on Friday. Rain allowed only 17 overs to Sri Lanka, which was all out for 133 with four balls unused. England was cruising ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elks release Canadian QB Ford, commit to Fajardo for 2026 CFL season
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks have released Canadian quarterback Tre Ford and committed to Cody Fajardo under centre for the upcoming CFL season. The 27-year-old Ford, from Niagara Falls, Ont., started the 2025 season as the Elks’ starting quarterback but lost the job to Fajardo after a 1-4 start to the season. Fajardo, who was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WWE 2K26: WrestleMania main eventer CM Punk is ready for clobberin’ time as cover star
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
CM Punk is ready for clobberin’ time as the new cover star for WWE 2K26. The former WrestleMania main eventer and UFC fighter was announced Friday as the headliner for the standard edition of the video game that will be released March 13. The WWE world heavyweight champion, Punk is just one of a record ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unrivaled expands women’s 3-on-3 league to Philadelphia as city breaks through as a hotbed of hoops
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Natasha Cloud rooted for the 76ers as a kid growing up in suburban Philadelphia and — like so many hoopsters back in the day — idolized Allen Iverson. So when the former WNBA champion and current New York Liberty standout hit the same court where Iverson once dazzled, Cloud couldn’t help but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: Scotties Tournament of Hearts
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
Taylour Stevens and her Nova Scotia teammates were the last to leave the playing area at Paramount Fine Foods Centre after a dramatic afternoon session Thursday at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Mississauga, Ont. Stevens, vice Maria Fitzgerald, second Alison Umlah and lead Cate Fitzgerald were glowing as they chatted by the coach’s bench ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings fire general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after 4 seasons and contract extension last year
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on Friday, after mixed results over four seasons and giving him a contract extension last year. The Vikings announced that they have appointed executive vice president of football operations Rob Brzezinski as the interim replacement through the NFL draft, after which a search will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WNBA and the players’ union to resume stalled CBA negotiations on Monday
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
The WNBA and the players’ union will meet Monday in New York for the first time in several weeks to try to move the stalled collective bargaining negotiations forward. Kelsey Plum, who is vice president of the players union, mentioned the meeting to reporters while she was preparing for a game in Philadelphia with the ... Read More »
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