National Sports
Taina Mair, Toby Fournier lead Duke women to 82-68 win over No. 18 Notre Dame
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Taina Mair scored 23 points, Toby Fournier added 20, and Duke defeated No. 18 Notre Dame 82-68 on Sunday, extending the Blue Devils’ winning streak to six games. Mair’s season-high output was her most in two seasons. She made 7 of 12 shots overall, 4 of 4 3-pointers and all five ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro agrees to 3-year contract extension though 2029
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro has agreed to a three-year contract extension though 2029. His deal includes a team option for 2030, the Royals said Sunday. Quatraro replaced Mike Matheny after the 2022 season and has led the Royals to a 224-262 record in three years. Kansas City improved ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!As Hurricanes navigate the CFP challenge, the echoes from the past tend to inspire
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Miami defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. doesn’t say much. He just plays. That’s part of the reason why Bain giving a short, impromptu and unexpected halftime speech to teammates during of Miami’s win over Ohio State in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Cotton Bowl last week was a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Auger-Aliassime, Mboko lead Canada past China at United Cup tennis event
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
SYDNEY — Félix Auger-Aliassime and Victoria Mboko have picked up where they left off to open the 2026 tennis season. Auger-Aliassime and Mboko led Canada past China in the United Cup mixed teams event Sunday, winning the Group B round-robin tie 3-0. The men’s No. 5-ranked Auger-Aliassime outplayed Zhang Zhizhen 6-4, 6-4 after Mboko — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings get Justin Jefferson past the 1,000-yard mark in the final game of a trying season
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Justin Jefferson has finally passed the 1,000-yard mark, in the last game of the season for the Minnesota Vikings. With his fifth catch on Sunday against the rival Green Bay Packers, a simple hitch route he turned into a 17-yard gain, the four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver hit the four-digit mark for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wisconsin gets its QB in transfer portal by landing Colton Joseph from Old Dominion
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
Quarterback Colton Joseph is heading to Wisconsin after throwing for more than 2,500 yards and rushing for more than 1,000 yards at Old Dominion this season. Joseph announced his decision Sunday with an X post that included the message, “On Wisconsin.” Joseph completed 59.7% of his passes this season for 2,624 yards with 21 touchdowns ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 11 Kentucky women cruise past Missouri 74-52 for eighth straight victory
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Clara Strack had 19 points and 10 rebounds, Tonie Morgan added 18 points and 14 assists and No. 11 Kentucky rolled to an eighth straight victory, beating Missouri 74-52 on Sunday. Strack made 7 of 18 shots with three 3-pointers for the Wildcats (15-1, 2-0 Southeastern Conference). Morgan sank 7 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wisconsin gets its QB by landing Colton Joseph from Old Dominion, AP source says
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
Quarterback Colton Joseph is heading to Wisconsin after throwing for more than 2,500 yards and rushing for more than 1,000 yards at Old Dominion this season, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Sunday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because Joseph’s 2026 college plans haven’t been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLS champion Inter Miami signs Canadian ‘keeper Dayne St. Clair
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
MIAMI — Major League Soccer champion Inter Miami CF has officially signed Canadian goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair through next season. The deal, announced Sunday, includes an option for the 2027 sprint season before MLS moves to a summer-to-spring calendar. St. Clair won MLS goalkeeper of the year last season with Minnesota United after he led ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Georgia defensive tackle Christen Miller declares for NFL draft
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
Georgia defensive tackle Christen Miller has declared for the NFL draft, choosing to forgo his final year of eligibility. Miller spent all four years of his collegiate career in Athens. After redshirting in 2022, he rotated into the lineup in 2023 and emerged as a dominant presence on the defensive line in 2024. Miller announced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man United boss Ruben Amorim delivers puzzling and defiant message after Leeds draw
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim delivered a puzzling and defiant message after a 1-1 draw in the Premier League with Leeds on Sunday when he tried to clarify his position at the club and insisted he would not step down. During his post match news conference at Elland Road, Amorim ... Read More »
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