National Sports
Petrokina leads short program in her European figure skating title defense
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
SHEFFIELD, England (AP) — Niina Petrokina is on track to retain her European figure skating title ahead of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics after building a solid lead in the short program Wednesday. Petrokina missed the Grand Prix series due to Achilles tendon surgery in October but the Estonian skater looked like she’d never been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wyndham Clark frustrated that Koepka could take Saudi money and return to PGA Tour
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
Former U.S Open champion Wyndham Clark said he was frustrated Brooks Koepka could take Saudi money to play on LIV Golf and then return to the PGA Tour, and he thinks several other players might have left for the rival league if they had known they could come back. Clark said Wednesday on the “Gravy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nick Taylor ready to defend Sony Open crown at Hawaii’s Waiʻalae Country Club
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
Waiʻalae Country Club has become a home away from home for Canada’s Nick Taylor. The golfer from Abbotsford, B.C., won the Sony Open in Hawaii on the course last year and is set to defend his title starting Thursday. He’s finished in the top 11 the past four times he’s played in the tournament, in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roma signs teenage forward Robinio Vaz from Marseille
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
ROMA (AP) — Roma signed 18-year-old forward Robinio Vaz from Marseille for a reported transfer fee of 25 million euros ($29 million) on Wednesday. The French teenager signed a contract until 2030, the Serie A club said in its announcement. Neither team confirmed the fee. A quick and agile forward with good dribbling ability, Vaz ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Skating pair took title at U.S. nationals but can’t compete in Olympics after passport delay
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
NORWOOD, Mass. (AP) — Alisa Efimova had an American flag on her warmup jacket but not where she needed it most: in her passport. The two-time reigning pairs national champion and her partner — and husband — Misha Mitrofanov are heading overseas for their next competition, but it won’t be to Milan for the Olympics. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Time to stick out your neck,’ college CEO tells schools on contract that regulates paying players
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — The head of the new regulatory body for college sports said “if there was a time to stick out your neck, it’s now,” in urging schools to sign an agreement sent out nearly two months ago pledging to abide by new rules that govern how to pay players. Bryan Seeley, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dolphins interview Kevin Stefanski and Jeff Hafley for coaching vacancy
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Former Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski and Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley have interviewed with the Miami Dolphins for their head coaching vacancy. The Dolphins began reaching out to candidates after hiring Jon-Eric Sullivan as their general manager last week, a day after firing coach Mike McDaniel following ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seahawks’ defense adds to the legacy of the team’s stellar units of the past
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks have fielded their fair share of stout defenses over their history, including the dominant “Legion of Boom” from the 2010s. The team had the top scoring defense in the NFL from 2012 to 2015 and the unit helped lead the team to five straight seasons with at least ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Samuel Eto’o suspended for 4 games by CAF, federation reaffirms its ‘unwavering support’
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon (AP) — Cameroonian Football Federation president Samuel Eto’o has been suspended for four games for alleged misbehavior during his team’s loss to Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations. The federation, known as FECAFOOT, said Wednesday that it had taken note of the decision from the disciplinary committee of the Confederation of African ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jason Semore is reunited with coach Brent Key as Georgia Tech’s defensive coordinator
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Jason Semore, who worked on coach Brent Key’s first Georgia Tech staff in 2022, has returned as the Yellow Jackets’ defensive coordinator. Semore was linebackers coach at Georgia Tech in 2022 before being named interim special teams coach when Key was named interim coach. Key named Semore to head Georgia Tech’s defense ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real Madrid ousted from Copa by 2nd-division club Albacete in debut of coach Arbeloa
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Álvaro Arbeloa got off to a dismal start as the new coach of Real Madrid, seeing his team lose to second-division club Albacete 3-2 and drop out of the Copa del Rey in the round of 16 on Wednesday. Jefté Betancor scored the game-winning goal four minutes into stoppage time to send ... Read More »
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