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New York school violated civil rights law by changing name from ‘Thunderbirds’ to ‘T-Birds,’ US says
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
BOHEMIA, N.Y. (AP) — A New York school district is “erasing its Native American heritage” and violating civil rights law by changing its team name from the “Thunderbirds” to the “T-Birds,” federal education officials say. The U.S. Department of Education said Thursday that the Connetquot Central School District can voluntarily resolve the federal law violation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Montreal acquires Argentine defender Tomas Avilés on loan from Inter Miami
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
MONTREAL — CF Montreal acquired Argentine defender Tomas Avilés on loan from Inter Miami CF through the 2026 season on Friday. The Major League Soccer team will hold an option to acquire the player following the loan. In return, Montreal sent a 2026 international roster spot to Inter Miami. Avilés helped Miami win the Leagues ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FIFA to pay winning club $2.3 million at first Women’s Champions Cup
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA will pay $2.3 million in prize money to the club that wins the first Women’s Champions Cup at Arsenal’s stadium next week. The total fund detailed on Friday by FIFA will share $3.9 million among the six continental champions. The final stages in London are a warmup for a planned full ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Olympic bobsled team named for Milan Cortina Games in February
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
CALGARY — The Canadian Olympic Committee officially nominated its bobsled team for the upcoming Milan Cortina Games on Friday. Canada will have three sleds for the two-woman event, and two sleds for each of the women’s monobob, two-man and four-man events. Toronto’s Cynthia Appiah, Melissa Lotholz of Barrhead, Alta., and Canada’s Bianca Ribi will all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kishan and Yadav blast New Zealand for India to lead T20 series 2-0
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
RAIPUR, India (AP) — Ishan Kishan and captain Suryakumar Yadav blasted half-centuries for India to beat New Zealand by seven wickets and lead their Twenty20 series 2-0 on Friday. Kishan smacked 76 off 32 balls with 11 boundaries and four sixes. Yadav top-scored with 82 not out off 37 balls, with nine fours and four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mitch Marner set to suit up for first game in Toronto against Maple Leafs
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
TORONTO — Mitch Marner doesn’t know what to expect when he hits the ice in his old stomping ground. The Vegas Golden Knights winger will soon find out — and the reception is unlikely to be pleasant. Marner spoke with reporters at the team’s hotel Friday morning, roughly eight hours before a much-anticipated return to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College Football Playoff to remain at 12 teams after SEC and Big Ten fail to agree on expansion
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
IRVING, Texas (AP) — The College Football Playoff will remain at 12 teams after the commissioners of the Southeastern Conference and Big Ten couldn’t come up with a compromise for expansion. The CFP Management Committee announced Friday the 12-team format would stay the same for the 2026-27 season. The decision provides additional time for evaluation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The next Eric Heiden? US speedskater Jordan Stolz draws comparisons ahead of Milan Cortina Olympics
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jordan Stolz appreciates that people liken what he will be trying to do at the Milan Cortina Winter Games to Eric Heiden’s record five speedskating gold medals at Lake Placid in 1980. Who wouldn’t be flattered? “It’s a cool comparison because not everybody is able to have that,” Stolz, a 21-year-old from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Morocco urges African fraternity after surge in hate speech linked to chaotic Africa Cup final
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — King Mohammed VI of Morocco is appealing for fraternity with African nations as rights groups warn of a rise of hate speech in the country following a chaotic final in the Africa Cup of Nations. Host Morocco was beaten 1-0 in extra time by Senegal in a game Sunday that saw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The College Football Playoff will remain 12 teams after SEC and Big Ten failed to agree on expansion
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
IRVING, Texas (AP) — The College Football Playoff will remain 12 teams after SEC and Big Ten failed to agree on expansion. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texas QB Arch Manning has ‘minor’ foot surgery but should return for spring practice
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas quarterback Arch Manning had foot surgery this week and will be limited in off-season workouts, the school announced Friday. He is expected to return for spring practice. Texas officials called the procedure “minor” and said it was a “preventative measure to address a previous injury.” The school provided no other ... Read More »
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