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USA Luge gets 11 athletes into Milan Cortina Olympics, 1 shy of maximum. Russia will get 2 spots
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
A pair of Russian luge athletes were confirmed Monday as qualifiers for next month’s Milan Cortina Olympics, meaning they will compete against Ukrainian sliders on the sport’s biggest stage. The International Luge Federation — which announced the 78 singles and doubles sleds that have qualified for the games — included Russian men’s singles slider Roman ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dylan Raiola announces he’s transferring from Nebraska to Oregon
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
Quarterback Dylan Raiola announced Monday on social media he intends to transfer from Nebraska to Oregon. Raiola was the highest-ranked recruit to sign with Nebraska and started 22 games over two seasons. He broke his leg against Southern California on Nov. 1 and missed the Cornhuskers’ last four games. Oregon’s quarterback room for 2026 remains ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Carolina up to No. 2, LSU to No. 6 as women’s AP Top 25 gets reshuffled; UConn a unanimous No. 1
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — South Carolina up to No. 2, LSU to No. 6 as women’s AP Top 25 gets reshuffled; UConn a unanimous No. 1. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s skeleton team denies accusations of Olympic sabotage by U.S. slider
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
CALGARY — Canada’s skeleton team refutes accusations by American Katie Uhlaender that Canada’s coach sabotaged her chances of sliding in the Olympic Games. Athletes from all countries are chasing qualification points for the Milano Cortina Games. At a North American Cup race, which is a developmental event below the World Cup, Canada withdrew four of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Senators agree to one-year contract with veteran goaltender James Reimer
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators signed veteran goaltender James Reimer to a one-year contract on Monday. The one-way deal with an average annual value of US$850,000 is for the remainder of the 2025-26 season, the team said in a statement. Ottawa’s regular starting netminder, Linus Ullmark, has been on a personal leave for the last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unfair to describe Arsenal as ‘Set Piece FC,’ says Chelsea coach Rosenior
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Newly installed Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior rejected the notion that Arsenal was “taking the game back in time” by focusing heavily on set plays under Mikel Arteta. “I don’t know who’s calling them ‘Set Piece FC’ — I’m definitely not,” Rosenior said Monday, two days out from the teams’ first-leg meeting in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FIFA deepens World Cup ties to betting industry with deal that includes streaming games
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA deepened its commercial ties to the betting industry Monday in a four-year deal that will let some gambling operators livestream World Cup games this year. The deal with data provider Stats Perform — with brands including soccer statistics specialist Opta — runs through 2029 for most FIFA competitions “to distribute official ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aston Villa signs 17-year-old striker Brian Madjo from Metz in reported $14M deal
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Aston Villa signed Luxembourg striker Brian Madjo from French club Metz on Monday to strengthen its attacking options. Neither club disclosed the fee for Madjo. British and French media reported the deal was worth 12 million euros ($14 million). Madjo, who completed the transfer on his 17th birthday, was born in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With McKenna as the top prospect, NHL chooses Buffalo Sabres to host draft in June, AP source says
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — With highly prized prospect Gavin McKenna as the centerpiece, the NHL has selected the Buffalo Sabres to host its annual draft in June, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke late last week on condition of anonymity because the league had yet to reveal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Variawa’s incredible comeback snatches stage in Dakar Rally and Benavides rides to another win
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
WADI AD-DAWASIR, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saood Variawa snatched stage eight from South African compatriot Henk Lategan by three seconds after an impressive comeback drive in the Dakar Rally on Monday. Variawa, only 20 and driving in his third Dakar, started 26th and was in sixth place with 100 kilometers to go in the 483-kilometer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rule change makes Semenyo available for Man City in League Cup semis and irks Newcastle
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — New signing Antoine Semenyo is available to play for Manchester City in the English League Cup semifinals because of a recent rule change — and that hasn’t gone down well at Newcastle. Semenyo has already played for Bournemouth in the League Cup, having come on as a substitute in its 2-0 ... Read More »
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