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Zadran and Rasooli lead Afghanistan to 38-run win in 1st T20 against West Indies
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A record-breaking third-wicket stand between Ibrahim Zadran and Darwish Rasooli led Afghanistan to a commanding 38-run win over West Indies on Monday in the first Twenty20 of their three-match series. Zadran made a career-best unbeaten 87 off 56 balls and Rasooli scored 84 off 59 balls as they combined ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olympic-bound Thompson, Josi, Vejmelka named NHL three stars of the week
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
NEW YORK — Buffalo Sabres centre Tage Thompson, Nashville Predators defenceman Roman Josi and Utah Mammoth goaltender Karel Vejmelka are the NHL’s three stars of the week. Thompson led the NHL with nine points (three goals, six assists) in four games. His week was highlighted by his third career five-point performance (three goals, two assists) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Canucks trade winger Kiefer Sherwood to San Jose Sharks
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The struggling Vancouver Canucks have traded Kiefer Sherwood to the San Jose Sharks. Vancouver received defenceman Cole Clayton and second-round picks in both the 2026 and 2027 draft in exchange for the bruising winger. Sherwood has a team-high 17 goals for Vancouver this season, alongside six assists over 44 games. He posted career ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Porzingis and Risacher will miss at least another week for the Hawks while recovering from injuries
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis and Zaccharie Risacher will both miss at least another week for the Atlanta Hawks while recovering from injuries. Porzingis sat out his sixth straight game when the Hawks hosted the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. He has been dealing with left Achilles tendinitis in another season married by injuries and illness. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Canucks trade winger Kiefer Sherwood to Sharks
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have traded winger Kiefer Sherwood to the San Jose Sharks for defenceman Cole Clayton and a pair of second-round draft picks. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Solid hits and two big misses: A look at the Jays in 2025-26 off-season
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
TORONTO — It was a swing and a miss for the Toronto Blue Jays on two of the biggest prizes of the current Major League Baseball free agency period. Bo Bichette, a homegrown talent and one of the faces of the franchise, has reportedly bolted for the New York Mets. That news came shortly after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jorge Mateo and Atlanta Braves agree to $1 million, 1-year contract
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Free agent Jorge Mateo and the Atlanta Braves agreed Monday to a $1 million, one-year contract. Mateo plays outfield and infield, and the Braves announced the deal one day after the team said shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is expected to miss four to five months following surgery to repair a torn tendon in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phil Foden available for Man City in Champions League despite hand injury
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
BODO, Norway (AP) — Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden is available to play against Norwegian team Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League despite having a fracture in his hand, manager Pep Guardiola said Monday. Foden sustained the injury during the 2-0 loss to Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday and was substituted at halftime. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arizona unanimous No. 1 for 1st time, Saint Louis cracks poll and Miami of Ohio joins AP Top 25 for 1st time in 27 years
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Arizona unanimous No. 1 for 1st time, Saint Louis cracks poll and Miami of Ohio joins AP Top 25 for 1st time in 27 years. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stidham set to join Staubach, Reich and 4 other QBs to make first start of season in playoffs
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
Bo Nix’s broken ankle has placed Jarrett Stidham into most unusual territory. After throwing no passes and taking four offensive snaps all season, Stidham will now take over as starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos in the AFC title game against New England on Sunday. Stidham hasn’t thrown a pass in a regular-season or playoff ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bombers sign veteran kicker Sergio Castillo to two-year contract extension
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have re-signed American kicker Sergio Castillo and Australian punter Jamieson Sheahan, the CFL club announced Monday. Castillo’s extension is for two years, while Sheahan re-signed for one year. Both players were scheduled to become a free agents in February. The 35-year-old Castillo has been the Blue Bombers kicker for ... Read More »
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