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Swiss government ready with $250M for national project to host 2038 Winter Olympics
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland’s federal government said Wednesday it is ready to commit $250 million toward the Alpine nation organizing the 2038 Olympics and Paralympics. The Swiss project is the only candidate in talks through next year with the International Olympic Committee and this week moved forward with sports venues confirmed across the country in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Burkina Faso fires coach Brama Traoré after disappointing Africa Cup
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — Burkina Faso has fired coach Brama Traoré and his assistants after the team’s disappointing Africa Cup of Nations. The Burkinabè Football Federation said Wednesday that the performance at the Africa Cup in Morocco fell “far below the objectives set for the national team.” Burkina Faso reached the round of 16, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conor Gallagher joins Tottenham from Atletico Madrid for $46M with World Cup looming
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Conor Gallagher returned to English soccer by signing for Tottenham from Atletico Madrid on Wednesday for a reported 40 million euros ($46.5 million), in a move that could ignite his hopes of playing at the World Cup. The 25-year-old midfielder left Chelsea for Atletico in the summer of 2024, mainly to help ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens sign Alexandre Texier to two-year, US$5M contract extension
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens signed forward Alexandre Texier to a two-year, US$5-million contract extension Wednesday. Texier joined the Canadiens on a one-year, $1-million deal on Nov. 23 after the St. Louis Blues terminated his contract. The 26-year-old from France has impressed in Montreal with seven goals and nine assists through 25 games, after registering ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diversity still a major issue at the Winter Olympics. The US is making some strides
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) — When USA Bobsled and Skeleton unveils its Olympic rosters, the most likely scenario is that either eight or nine women will wind up competing for that federation on the ice at the Milan Cortina Winter Games. Most of those sliders will almost certainly be women of color. By the time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mitchell’s unbeaten 131 powers New Zealand to ODI series-leveling win over India
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
RAJKOT, India (AP) — Daryl Mitchell scored 131 not out off 117 balls as New Zealand beat India by seven wickets in the second one-day international to draw level in the three-match series Wednesday. Mitchell’s eighth ODI hundred helped the Black Caps score 286-3 in 47.3 overs — in reply to India’s 284-7 (50 overs). ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grizzlies center Zach Edey to miss another 6 weeks with injured ankle
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies announced Wednesday center Zach Edey will miss another six weeks to recover from a stress reaction in his left ankle that has sidelined him since Dec. 7. Brandon Clarke and Scotty Pippen Jr. are expected to return to play in four to six weeks, but Edey’s ankle appears ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pogba’s World Cup dream fades as injuries take toll on former France star
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
MONACO (AP) — Paul Pogba is still hoping to play at this year’s World Cup, but it’s not looking good for the former France star. The 32-year-old midfielder, whose former clubs include Manchester United and Juventus, joined Monaco on a two-year contract last summer in a bid to relaunch a career derailed by injuries and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Corus revenue slumps in first quarter as Blue Jays help drive TV ad dollars to Rogers
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays’ World Series run last fall spurred massive audiences for Rogers’ broadcasts, but rival Corus Entertainment Inc. says that meant it saw fewer ad dollars. “Sports, particularly the Blue Jays playoff run in September and October, contributed to a temporary but significant shift in audience behaviour,” Corus chief executive John ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dolphins interview Kevin Stefanski for coaching vacancy
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Former Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski has interviewed with the Miami Dolphins for their head coaching vacancy. The Dolphins began reaching out to candidates after hiring Jon-Eric Sullivan as their general manager last week, a day after firing coach Mike McDaniel following four seasons. Miami interviewed Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UK government urges police official to quit over ban of Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — The U.K.’s home secretary on Wednesday urged the head of one of the country’s leading police forces to resign following a report on how fans from Israeli soccer team Maccabi Tel Aviv were banned from a match against Premier League side Aston Villa in Birmingham last year. Shabana Mahmood told lawmakers that ... Read More »
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