National Sports
Fred Warner returns to practice, eyes potential playoff comeback for 49ers
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — When Fred Warner first went down with a dislocated and broken ankle in Week 6, the diagnosis was he would miss the rest of the season for the San Francisco 49ers. An aggressive rehabilitation and surprising playoff run now have a return this season as a distinct possibility. Warner resumed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran star 3B Nolan Arenado hopes move to the Diamondbacks leads to elusive postseason success
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
Nolan Arenado is an eight-time All-Star, a 10-time Gold Glove winner and many in the baseball world believe the star third baseman is well on his way to having a plaque in Cooperstown at the Baseball Hall of Fame. One thing he hasn’t accomplished is postseason success with just five postseason hits in 33 at-bats ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Morocco beats Nigeria on penalties to reach Africa Cup of Nations final vs. Senegal
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Youssef El-Nesyri scored the winning penalty and Yassine “Bono” Bounou saved two as Morocco booked its place in the Africa Cup of Nations final with a 4-2 win on penalties over Nigeria on Wednesday. Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali saved one but was bettered by Bono in the shootout after the teams ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LIV adds Thomas Detry, Byeong Hun An and Elvis Smylie, increases total purse to $30M for 2026
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Thomas Detry of Belgium is joining LIV Golf for 2026, the fifth year for the Saudi-funded league that is increasing its total purse to $30 million and got statements from Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm that they’re not about to leave. LIV Golf wrapped up a week of previews ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!John Harbaugh interviews in person for the Giants’ coaching vacancy, AP source says
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
John Harbaugh interviewed in person with the New York Giants for their head coaching vacancy, according to a person familiar with the situation. Harbaugh was at the team facility in East Rutherford, New Jersey, for most of the day Wednesday, the person said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Petrokina leads short program in her European figure skating title defense
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
SHEFFIELD, England (AP) — Niina Petrokina is on track to retain her European figure skating title ahead of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics after building a solid lead in the short program Wednesday. Petrokina missed the Grand Prix series due to Achilles tendon surgery in October but the Estonian skater looked like she’d never been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wyndham Clark frustrated that Koepka could take Saudi money and return to PGA Tour
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
Former U.S Open champion Wyndham Clark said he was frustrated Brooks Koepka could take Saudi money to play on LIV Golf and then return to the PGA Tour, and he thinks several other players might have left for the rival league if they had known they could come back. Clark said Wednesday on the “Gravy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nick Taylor ready to defend Sony Open crown at Hawaii’s Waiʻalae Country Club
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
Waiʻalae Country Club has become a home away from home for Canada’s Nick Taylor. The golfer from Abbotsford, B.C., won the Sony Open in Hawaii on the course last year and is set to defend his title starting Thursday. He’s finished in the top 11 the past four times he’s played in the tournament, in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roma signs teenage forward Robinio Vaz from Marseille
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
ROMA (AP) — Roma signed 18-year-old forward Robinio Vaz from Marseille for a reported transfer fee of 25 million euros ($29 million) on Wednesday. The French teenager signed a contract until 2030, the Serie A club said in its announcement. Neither team confirmed the fee. A quick and agile forward with good dribbling ability, Vaz ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Skating pair took title at U.S. nationals but can’t compete in Olympics after passport delay
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
NORWOOD, Mass. (AP) — Alisa Efimova had an American flag on her warmup jacket but not where she needed it most: in her passport. The two-time reigning pairs national champion and her partner — and husband — Misha Mitrofanov are heading overseas for their next competition, but it won’t be to Milan for the Olympics. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Time to stick out your neck,’ college CEO tells schools on contract that regulates paying players
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — The head of the new regulatory body for college sports said “if there was a time to stick out your neck, it’s now,” in urging schools to sign an agreement sent out nearly two months ago pledging to abide by new rules that govern how to pay players. Bryan Seeley, ... Read More »
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