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Liverpool’s Slot has an ‘unpopular opinion’ about Champions League loss to PSG last season
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain last year may have been the making of his team’s Premier League title-winning season. The Merseyside club was dumped out by eventual winner PSG in the round of 16, despite topping the standings after the league phase. Liverpool went on to be crowned champion ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brook and Root centuries lead England to 2-1 ODI series win over Sri Lanka
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Harry Brook and Joe Root hit contrasting centuries in a 53-run win over Sri Lanka to seal England’s 2-1 one-day international series victory Tuesday. Brook smashed an unbeaten 136 off just 66 balls with nine sixes and 11 fours and Root followed his half-century in the second ODI with 111 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AP women’s basketball player of the week is No. 1 UConn’s Sarah Strong
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 12 of the season: Sarah Strong, UConn The sophomore forward helped the top-ranked Huskies go 3-0 last week, averaging 20 points, 8.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists to go along with 3.3 steals. She had 18 points in a rout of Notre Dame ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Black improves to 4-1 at Scotties Tournament of Hearts with 8-4 win over Scharf
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
MISSISSAUGA — Nova Scotia’s Christina Black moved to 4-1 with an 8-4 win over Northern Ontario’s Krista Scharf in Tuesday’s morning session at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Up 4-3, Black scored two in the seventh end and another two in the eighth to pull away. The teams shook hands before the 10th end after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!7 fans of Greek soccer team PAOK killed in vehicle crash in Romania while en route to game in France
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Seven fans of Greek soccer club PAOK died in a minibus crash in Romania while traveling to a Europa League game at Lyon, Greece’s government confirmed Tuesday. “Deeply shaken, I was informed of the tragic accident in Romania that cost the lives of seven young compatriots,” Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Duke and QB Darian Mensah reach settlement to resolve legal fight, clearing way for his transfer
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
The legal fight between Duke and Darian Mensah is over. Now the quarterback can transfer elsewhere after bringing the Blue Devils an unexpected Atlantic Coast Conference title. The school and Mensah’s agency released statements Tuesday confirming a deal without providing any details. It came roughly a week after Duke filed a lawsuit seeking to block ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coach Robin Fraser happy with progress to date at Toronto FC training camp in Spain
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
While the search for a marquee attacker continues behind the scenes, Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser likes what he sees at training camp in Spain. The MLS club escaped the recent deluge of snow in Toronto, departing Jan. 21 for the Marbella Football Center, where constant rain has been the lone weather concern. Despite that, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bills promote offensive coordinator Joe Brady to take over as head coach, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills are staying in-house by promoting offensive coordinator Joe Brady as their new head coach, two people with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team has not announced Brady’s hiring. One of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buffalo Bills are promoting offensive coordinator Joe Brady to be their head coach, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills are promoting offensive coordinator Joe Brady to be their head coach, AP sources say. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Too close to call. Champions League jeopardy hangs over PSG, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Man City
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester City are among the giants of European soccer preparing for a nervy final round of matches in the opening phase of the Champions League on Wednesday. All face the prospect of being consigned to the playoffs on a bumper night of 18 matches in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Greek government says 7 fans of soccer team PAOK killed in vehicle crash in Romania
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Greek government says 7 fans of soccer team PAOK killed in vehicle crash in Romania. The Associated Press... Read More »
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