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IIHF not allowing youth hockey teams from Russia and Belarus back for the 2026-27 season
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
ZURICH (AP) — The International Ice Hockey Federation will not allow youth teams from Russia and Belarus to compete during this upcoming season but will consider reintegrating them at the under-18 level beginning in 2027-28. The IIHF announced the conclusion Thursday following a council meeting Wednesday and what it called a detailed risk assessment. “The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Laila Edwards enjoys homecoming; prepares to make Olympic debut as USA Hockey’s first Black female
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio (AP) — It was fajita night to celebrate Laila Edwards’ hockey homecoming when an excited shriek pierced the casual gathering in the brightly lit early 20th Century colonial she grew up in on a quiet, tree-lined street. Four generations of the Edwards family turned to see a dumbstruck Laila and long-time friend ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Why Colton Herta is leaving IndyCar for junior series F2
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Colton Herta is well aware it sounds insane to leave IndyCar, where he’s one of the series stars and the veteran driver at Andretti Global, and walk away at age 25 with seven full seasons on his resume. All to move to the United Kingdom and race in F2, a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!IIHF not allowing youth teams from Russia and Belarus back for the 2026-27 season
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
ZURICH (AP) — The International Ice Hockey Federation will not allow youth teams from Russia and Belarus to compete during this upcoming season but will consider reintegrating them at the under-18 level beginning in 2027-28. The IIHF announced the conclusion Thursday following a council meeting Wednesday and what it called a detailed risk assessment. “The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Missouri considers a ban on college athlete prop bets after NCAA basketball betting scandal
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Sports bettors in Missouri could face new restrictions on college athlete wagers under rules being considered Thursday in response to an NCAA request to states following the latest betting scandal to rock college athletics. The move by the Missouri Gaming Commission comes a week after the NCAA sent a letter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PSG, Marseille looking to bounce back after Champions League losses
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
PARIS (AP) — After they were beaten midweek in the Champions League, Ligue 1 rivals Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille need to be more convincing back on the domestic stage. PSG, which became European champion for the first time last season, lost at Sporting 2-1 and Marseille was overwhelmed by Liverpool 3-0 at home. PSG is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olympic luge quota spot can’t be reallocated, leaving hopefuls disappointed
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
The last remaining open quota spot for a luge athlete at the Milan Cortina Olympics cannot be reallocated, the International Luge Federation said Thursday, despite hopes by some sliders that it would be awarded. By International Olympic Committee rule, the FIL was allowed to have up to 106 athletes at the Olympics. When Austria’s Wolfgang ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bayern Munich is smashing its own records in the Bundesliga and rivals aren’t close
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich is running away with the Bundesliga again. But this time it’s smashing even its own records. The Bavarian powerhouse has a whopping 71 goals in 18 games, conceded only 14 goals, and drawn only two matches. It has won the other 16. With 50 points and a goal difference of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Džeko returns to Germany for Schalke as he hopes to lead Bosnia to the World Cup
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Edin Džeko has returned to Germany where he hopes to play more to help Bosnia earn a World Cup ticket. Second-division Schalke signed the veteran forward from Italian side Fiorentina to boost its prospect of promotion on Thursday. Džeko will be 40 years old in March. “We’re signing a striker who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Buccaneers are hiring Zac Robinson to be their offensive coordinator, AP source says
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are hiring Zac Robinson to be their offensive coordinator, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal was being finalized. Robinson was Atlanta’s offensive coordinator the past two seasons after serving as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tegan Quin, Booktoker Morgann Book among Canada Reads panelists for 25th edition
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
TORONTO — Musician Tegan Quin and BookTok influencer Morgann Book are among the Canadians stepping up to the plate for this year’s iteration of Canada Reads. The 25th edition of the CBC competition series will see notable Canadians argue that their book pick will build bridges. Quin is set to defend “The Cure for Drowning” ... Read More »
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