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Atletico Madrid striker Sorloth taken to hospital after clash of heads

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

VALENCIA, Spain (AP) — Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth was taken to a hospital after he knocked heads with a Levante player in a La Liga game on Saturday, the club said. Sorloth, a Norway player, collided with Levante defender Matías Moreno while disputing a ball in the 27th minute of the scoreless draw. Both ... Read More »

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Shoshkikj, Brown lead Stony Brook past Elon 72-68

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

ELON, N.C. (AP) — Andrej Shoshkikj and Rob Brown III led Stony Brook with 17 points each as the Seawolves took down Elon 72-68 on Saturday. Shoshkikj added eight rebounds for the Seawolves (14-9, 6-4 Coastal Athletic Association). Brown shot 6 for 15, including 5 for 12 from beyond the arc. Ethan Simmon shot 3 ... Read More »

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Clark’s 19 lead Seton Hall over Marquette 69-64

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Adam Clark’s 19 points helped Seton Hall defeat Marquette 69-64 on Saturday. Clark also contributed six assists for the Pirates (16-6, 6-5 Big East Conference). A.J. Staton-McCray scored 11 points while shooting 4 for 9, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc. Stephon Payne III shot 4 of 6 from ... Read More »

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Winthrop wins 84-71 over UNC Asheville

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Logan Duncomb scored 26 points as Winthrop beat UNC Asheville 84-71 on Saturday. Duncomb had 10 rebounds for the Eagles (16-8, 8-1 Big South Conference). Kody Clouet shot 6 of 8 from the field, including 4 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 3 from the line to ... Read More »

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Iwuchukwu and Lewis score 17 each, Georgetown beats Butler 77-64

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Vincent Iwuchukwu and KJ Lewis scored 17 points each in Georgetown’s 77-64 win against Butler on Saturday. Iwuchukwu added six rebounds for the Hoyas (12-10, 4-7 Big East Conference). Lewis was 5 of 9 from the floor, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and 4 for 6 from the line and ... Read More »

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Bayern Munich thwarted again as Hamburger SV grabs draw in ‘boring’ Bundesliga

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

Bayern Munich is on a winless streak of two games. Hamburger SV stunned the Bavarian powerhouse on Saturday by fighting for a 2-2 draw in the Bundesliga, one week after Bayern was dealt its first defeat of the season by Augsburg. Hamburg needed luck as well as grit, with Bayern twice hitting the goal-frame and ... Read More »

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Brandon Miller scores 26 as surging Hornets beat Spurs 111-106 to push win streak to 6 games

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Brandon Miller scored 26 points, Collin Sexton made all five 3-point attempts off the bench and finished with 21 points and the Charlotte Hornets held on to beat the San Antonio Spurs 111-106 on Saturday to extend their winning streak to six games. LaMelo Ball 16 points, eight rebounds and eight ... Read More »

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Arsenal routs Leeds to open seven point lead in Premier League and Chelsea makes comeback

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

Arsenal powered seven points clear at the top of the Premier League after beating Leeds 4-0 on Saturday. Mikel Arteta’s team ended a three-game winless run in style at Elland Road and strengthened its title charge. Martin Zubimendi, Viktor Gyokeres and Gabriel Jesus were all on target, and Leeds goalkeeper Karl Darlow added an own ... Read More »

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Hosting major sporting events ‘worthwhile’ for Canada: van Koeverden

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

Adam van Koeverden knows just how big 2026 is for sport across Canada. While Toronto and Vancouver are readying to host some of the biggest soccer stars in the world as part of this summer’s FIFA World Cup, Canadian athletes are preparing for an array of massive events, said the country’s secretary of state for ... Read More »

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Russian figure skater Valieva competes 4 years on from doping case during Olympics

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva returned to competition on Saturday following her doping ban, making a statement with a quadruple jump nearly four years after disputes over her positive test overshadowed the Beijing Olympics. The 19-year-old Valieva was skating in the quarterfinals of the Russian jumping championships in Moscow. She started with a quadruple toeloop ... Read More »

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Infielder Vinnie Pasquantino agrees to a $11.1 million, 2-year contract with the Royals

By Canadian Press on January 31st, 2026

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Infielder Vinnie Pasquantino agreed to an $11.1 million, two-year contract with the Royals on Friday, pending a successful physical, that will keep him in Kansas City through the 2027 season. Pasquantino gets $4.2 million this year and $6.9 million in 2027. He would have been in his second year of ... Read More »

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