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Ely Callaway’s lost memoir goes on sale in March with an AI-generated audiobook
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2025
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Ely Callaway was about much more than a golf company that created “Big Bertha,” the driver that changed an industry. He was the chief procurement officer for all Army uniforms during World War II and became president of the largest American textile company. He bought a vineyard in Southern California ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man killed by stray weight at Colorado track and field meet remembered as dedicated husband, dad
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2025
A spectator killed by an errant weight in a hammer throw event at a youth track and field meet was a dedicated father and husband with a great sense of humor, relatives said. The accident Sunday at the Colorado United Track Club meet at the University of Colorado’s Colorado Springs campus killed Wade Langston, 57, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senators brass assures fans no relocation amid Quebec City exhibition plans
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2025
OTTAWA — There’s plenty to celebrate about the Ottawa Senators these days. The team currently sits third in the Atlantic Division, delivering some of the most exciting hockey this market has seen in years — all while missing their starting goaltender, Linus Ullmark. But the feel-good momentum took a hit Monday when owner Michael Andlauer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liverpool rotates squad for game at PSV Eindhoven to rest Salah, Van Dijk and others
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2025
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool will give some star players including Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk a rest for the Champions League game at PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday. The Reds have already advanced to the round of 16, so manager Arne Slot opted to take a second-string squad to the Netherlands. Along with Salah ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wembanyama among the selections for NBA Rising Stars games, set for Feb. 14 at All-Star weekend
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2025
San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama is officially headed back to All-Star weekend. Wembanyama — to no surprise — was picked for his second consecutive Rising Stars event, which will be played on Feb. 14 in San Francisco on the first night of the three-night All-Star lineup. The Rising Stars is a one-night tournament, featuring four rosters ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steen Olsen leads Norwegian 1-2 in rain-affected GS. World champion Odermatt finishes 3rd
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2025
SCHLADMING, Austria (AP) — Alexander Steen Olsen led a Norwegian 1-2 finish ahead of Henrik Kristoffersen in a rain-affected men’s World Cup night giant slalom Tuesday, while defending overall champion Marco Odermatt finished third. Odermatt had won the last three giant slaloms, and 15 of the last 18, but the Olympic and world champion struggled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz closing in on a return to action
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2025
TORONTO — Anthony Stolarz spent some of his downtime away from the rink. The Maple Leafs goaltender — and massive sports fan — tuned into NFL games and watched the NBA’s Toronto Raptors when his teammates were out of town as he recovered from knee surgery. Stolarz isn’t quite back following the December procedure that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian women look to build on season-best finish in Perth at HSBC SVNS Vancouver
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2025
Canada’s women’s sevens rugby team, fresh off a season-best fourth-place in Perth, Australia, will open against Brazil at next month’s HSBC SVNS Vancouver. After facing Brazil and Spain on Feb. 21, Canada will close Pool A play against series leader Australia on Feb. 22 with the cup quarterfinals to follow. The fourth stop of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jake, Logan Paul suggest their next fight is against each other on HBO Max
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2025
Brothers Jake Paul and Logan Paul made social media announcements Tuesday that suggested their next fight will be against each other and aired on HBO Max. Calling it the “moment you’ve waited a decade for,” the posts featured a head-to-head shot of the brothers with a March 27 date and the HBO Max logo. Further ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Bears coach Matt Eberflus returning to Cowboys as defensive coordinator
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2025
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Cowboys hired former Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus as defensive coordinator Tuesday for his second stint on the Dallas staff. Eberflus returned to the Cowboys two months after the Bears fired him 12 games into his third season, just a day after he botched a timeout against Detroit late in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hailie Deegan puts NASCAR in rearview mirror as she fails to find funding for top Xfinity seat
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Hailie Deegan has left NASCAR behind for open-wheel racing this season and it could be for good. She’s been one of NASCAR’s most marketable drivers — she has nearly 5 million followers across ger social media platforms — but hasn’t had the performance or funding to land a top ride and ... Read More »
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