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Gary O’Neil leads Strasbourg to 2-1 win over Metz in Ligue 1 debut
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Strasbourg new coach Gary O’Neil enjoyed a succesful Ligue 1 debut, guiding his team to a 2-1 win over local rival Metz in the French league on Sunday. O’Neil, who started his tenure with a comfortable win at a fourth-tier club to reach the last 16 of the French Cup last weekend, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fiorentina pays tribute to late owner Rocco Commisso in emotional 2-1 win at Bologna
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — Fiorentina paid tribute to owner Rocco Commisso with special shirts and a heartwarming goal celebration in an emotional 2-1 win at Bologna in Serie A on Sunday. It was announced early Saturday that Commisso, who purchased Fiorentina in 2019, had died. But his family wanted the team to play as scheduled in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Will Power is determined to make Penske regret writing him off as he joins Andretti
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Will Power casually walked through the near-empty fan zone at Daytona International Speedway in a simple, white firesuit void of any Penske or Verizon Wireless logos. One of the winningest drivers in IndyCar history was practically unnoticeable at an unfamiliar track where few should have recognized the Australian. And yet ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Resurgent Wolves hold Newcastle to 0-0 draw in Premier League
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
Wolverhampton, the Premier League’s last-placed team, continued its resurgence by holding Newcastle to a 0-0 draw to extend its unbeaten run to five games in all competitions. Wolves collected just two points from its first 18 league games, but has earned six points from its last four. However, they are still 14 points from safety ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ja Morant is ‘trending to be in’ vs Magic in London, Grizzlies coach says
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant was “trending” to play Sunday against the Orlando Magic and would be on a minutes restriction after a six-game absence because of a right calf injury. Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo said at a pregame news conference that the medical update he’s received about the two-time All Star ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lisandro Martinez reacts to former Man United stars over pre-derby jibes
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has invited Paul Scholes to his house to speak face-to-face after being mocked by the club great before his excellent performance in the derby win over Manchester City. Speaking on a podcast ahead of the derby on Saturday, Scholes and fellow former United player Nicky Butt ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bo Nix breaks his right ankle late in Broncos’ playoff win, will have season-ending surgery
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
DENVER (AP) — Bo Nix broke his right ankle late in overtime of the Denver Broncos’ divisional-round victory over Buffalo on Saturday and will have surgery that will sideline him for the rest of the playoffs. Coach Sean Payton delivered the stunning news about his second-year quarterback in the aftermath of Denver’s biggest win in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Newcomers fitting in for top-ranked UConn women and No. 3 UConn men’s basketball programs
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — The images of the UConn men’s and women’s basketball teams walking off the court for the final time last season couldn’t have been more different. There was joy as Paige Bueckers led the women’s squad to a record 12th national title. The men’s basketball team’s dreams of winning a third consecutive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!France’s Romain Ntamack expected to miss start of Six Nations due to injury
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Stade Toulousain and France flyhalf Romain Ntamack is expected to miss the start of the Six Nations, French media reported on Sunday. According to rugby magazine Midi Olympique, Ntamack is suffering from a kidney injury that will keep him sidelined for the first two weeks of the competition. France starts the tournament ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Green Day to open 60th Super Bowl with anniversary ceremony celebrating generations of MVPs
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NFL is marking the 60th anniversary of the Super Bowl with a hometown opening act. Green Day will kick off the big game with an opening ceremony Feb. 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, the league announced Sunday. The performance will celebrate six decades of the championship’s history, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Norwegian skier McGrath wins Wengen slalom ahead of good friend Pinheiro Braathen
By Canadian Press on January 18th, 2026
WENGEN, Switzerland (AP) — Norwegian skier Atle Lie McGrath won the Wengen World Cup slalom Sunday for a second consecutive year and added to his status as a favorite for next month’s Olympics. The United States-born McGrath added to his first-run advantage and finished 0.47 seconds ahead of good friend Lucas Pinheiro Braathen, the Norwegian-born ... Read More »
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