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Cameron Knowles promoted to coach of Major League Soccer’s Minnesota United
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. (AP) — Cameron Knowles was promoted to coach of Major League Soccer’s Minnesota United on Monday, a day after Eric Ramsay quit to coach West Bromwich Albion in England’s second tier League Championship. Knowles, 43, was a defender in MLS from 2005-11 with Salt Lake, Portland and Montreal. He became a Portland ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran defender Walker Zimmerman says he has come to Toronto FC to chase trophies
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
TORONTO — Walker Zimmerman recalls how his wife put up balloons to celebrate him winning his first MLS Defender of the Year Award in 2020. “I couldn’t even enjoy it, because I said ‘I just want to win it again,'” Zimmerman said. “And I was able to do that the next season … That’s what ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australia captain Alyssa Healy retiring after India series
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
SYDNEY (AP) — Australia captain Alyssa Healy is retiring following India’s upcoming tour, ending a 15-year international career including eight World Cup titles. The 35-year-old Healy has scored more than 7,000 runs across all three international formats with 275 dismissals following her national debut in 2010. The wicketkeeper has won the T20 World Cup six ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Oilers sign forward Quinn Hutson to two-year extension
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Quinn Hutson to a two-year contract extension, the NHL club announced Monday. The deal carries an average annual value of US$875,000. The 24-year-old Hutson has a team-leading 38 points (23 goals, 15 assists) in 30 games with the American Hockey League’s Bakersfield Condors this season. His goals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Packers’ Micah Parsons says he can recover from torn ACL in time to play early next season
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay’s Micah Parsons calls his torn anterior cruciate ligament “the most challenging thing that I think I’ve ever faced as a human.” But the All-Pro defensive end believes he can recover in time to play early next season. Speaking to reporters for the first time since his Dec. 14 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Raptors forward Barnes named NBA Eastern Conference player of the week
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
TORONTO — Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes has been named the NBA Eastern Conference player of the week. Barnes averaged a team-high 22 points, 6.3 rebounds, six assists and 36.4 minutes in three games, all Raptors wins. He missed Toronto’s 125-117 loss at Boston on Friday with a right knee sprain. He ended his week ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Argos head coach Miller expects veteran QB Chad Kelly to be his starter in 2026
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
There’ll be no quarterback controversy in Mike Miller’s first season as the Toronto Argonauts head coach. Miller, named Toronto’s 46th head coach last month, said Monday he expects veteran Chad Kelly under centre when the Argos open training camp in May. Kelly, 31, missed the entire 2025 campaign recovering from a serious leg injury suffered ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fourth-ranked Kaitlyn Lawes takes final spot in 18-team field for upcoming Scotties
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Winnipeg-based team skipped by Kaitlyn Lawes has claimed the final spot in the 18-team field for the upcoming Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Lawes, Selena Njegovan, Jocelyn Peterman and Kristin Gordon received the last pre-qualification spot as the highest-ranked team that hadn’t qualified via provincial/territorial playdowns, Curling Canada said Monday. The berth became ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NASCAR’s ‘Chase’ returns: What fans need to know about the 2026 format
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR’s nearly two-year study into an overhaul of its championship-deciding format concluded Monday with the reveal that in 2026 the stock car series will return to a 10-race version closely resembling the very first iteration introduced 22 years ago. The system will return to a 10-race format consisting of the top ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dave Giusti, who helped win the 1971 World Series, dies at 86
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dave Giusti, a reliable reliever who spent 15 years in the majors and helped the Pittsburgh Pirates win the 1971 World Series title, has died. He was 86. The club, citing Giusti’s family, said he died on Sunday. The right-hander went 100-93 with a 3.60 ERA in 668 career appearances for five ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jalen Coker emerges as needed reliable No. 2 wide receiver for Bryce Young in Carolina
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina quarterback Bryce Young has a reliable young wide receiver tandem to work with heading into next season — albeit not the duo the Panthers expected. Jalen Coker’s emergence down the stretch as the team’s No. 2 receiver opposite emerging star and AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year candidate Tetairoa ... Read More »
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