National Sports
Moleiro leads Villarreal’s win over Alaves to strengthen hold on third in La Liga
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2026
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Alberto Moleiro delivered a goal and an assist to help Villarreal beat Alaves 3-1 and stay in touch with the La Liga front-runners on Saturday. Moleiro is one of the sensations of La Liga with his creativity and scoring ability. He is a major reason why Villarreal is in third place ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians, international sliders chase Olympic luge berths in Winterberg
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2026
WINTERBERG, Germany (AP) — Austria’s Hannah Prock won a women’s World Cup luge Saturday, with Germany’s Julia Taubitz second and Italy’s Verena Hofer third. Embry Lee Susko of Whistler, B.C., placed 10th, Trinity Ellis of Pemberton, B.C., was 15th and Caitlin Nash of Whistler, B.C., finished 19th. In the men’s race, Austria’s Jonas Mueller edged ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defending champ Crystal Palace loses to 6th-tier Macclesfield in massive FA Cup upset
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2026
MACCLESFIELD, England (AP) — Tiny Macclesfield knocked out FA Cup holder Crystal Palace 2-1 in one of the competition’s biggest ever upsets to reach the fourth round on Saturday. From the sixth tier of English soccer, more than 100 places below the Premier League’s Palace, Macclesfield took the lead when captain Paul Dawson headed in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Osimhen sends Nigeria to Africa Cup semifinals with win over Algeria
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2026
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Victor Osimhen scored one goal and set up another for Nigeria to down Algeria 2-0 on Saturday for a place in the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles, who had a far from ideal preparation with reports of bonuses not being paid, will face host Morocco in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fischnaller, Greiner move closer to officially locking up US Olympic luge berths
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2026
WINTERBERG, Germany (AP) — USA Luge is likely sending three women and two men to the singles races at next month’s Milan Cortina Olympics, after Emily Fischnaller and Matthew Greiner appeared to clinch spots with their World Cup finishes on Saturday. The International Luge Federation has not officially told national teams yet how many spots ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Washington Commanders are promoting David Blough to offensive coordinator
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2026
David Blough is the new offensive coordinator for the Washington Commanders, rising from his previous job as assistant quarterbacks coach just a few years removed from being a backup QB in the league. The Commanders announced the 30-year-old Bough’s promotion on Saturday. Blough, who never has called plays in the NFL, takes over the offense ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cam Heyward’s play remains ageless at 36. The Steelers captain still knows the clock is ticking
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cam Heyward can do the math. Then again, it’s not that hard. The longest-tenured defensive player in Pittsburgh Steelers history knows he has far more football behind him than he does in front of him. How much more is anybody’s guess, though if you watch him on any given snap — when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Odermatt wins World Cup giant slalom at Adelboden for record fifth straight year
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2026
ADELBODEN, Switzerland (AP) — Swiss ski star Marco Odermatt is often unbeatable in the World Cup and especially at his home giant slalom classic that he won for a record fifth straight year Saturday. Olympic giant slalom champion Odermatt raced through steady falling snow and worsening visibility to protect his first-run lead and win by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Union Berlin beats the snow but has to settle for a draw in the Bundesliga
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2026
BERLIN (AP) — Union Berlin fans spent the week clearing snow around their stadium so their Bundesliga game against Mainz could go ahead. They were rewarded with a late recovery to salvage a 2-2 draw with Mainz on Saturday. Only four of the six Bundesliga games scheduled for Saturday were going ahead after heavy snow ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former quarterback Matt Ryan to lead search for Falcons’ new coach and GM as president of football
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons on Saturday named former longtime quarterback Matt Ryan to the newly created role of president of football. Ryan, who holds most of the team’s passing records after he spent 14 years as the starter, was announced to the new role after interviewing on Friday. Ryan will be responsible for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 1 Indiana meets Miami (FL) for the 2025 CFP National Championship
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2026
Miami (FL) (13-2) vs. No. 1 Indiana (15-0), Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. EST. BetMGM College Football Odds Opening Line: Indiana by 7.5. Against the spread: Indiana 10-5, Miami (FL) 10-5. How to watch: ESPN Key stats Indiana Offense Overall: 461 yards per game (12th in FBS) Passing: 242.7 yards per game (54th) Rushing: 218.3 ... Read More »
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