National Sports
PSG coach Luis Enrique open to soccer using rugby’s sin-bin for fouls
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique is open to a sin-bin-style system in soccer whereby players are temporarily removed from a game for fouls. Sin-bins are used in rugby matches when a player instigates foul play and is removed for 10 minutes. There is no such system in soccer as players are either ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McIlroy leads by one stroke after first round at Dubai Invitational
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Rory McIlroy posted a 5-under 66 to lead by one stroke after the first round of the Dubai Invitational on Thursday. Scotsman Connor Syme and Spaniard David Puig were tied behind the Northern Irishman in second place, and English golfer Matt Wallace dropped two shots back into a five-way ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brabec slows down deliberately to concede Dakar Rally bike lead and Al-Attiyah cruises
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
AL HENAKIYAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Ricky Brabec deliberately gave up his motorbike lead over Luciano Benavides in the Dakar Rally while Nasser Al-Attiyah was happy to cruise through another day closer to his sixth car title on Thursday. Al-Attiyah started 346-kilometer stage 11 between Bisha north to Al Henakiyah with a 12-minute overall lead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arbeloa already under immense pressure after nightmare debut at Real Madrid
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Álvaro Arbeloa tried to leave his mark on Real Madrid in his first game in charge. He got burned. A Madrid with youngsters who played for Arbeloa on Madrid’s reserve team crashed out of the Copa del Rey round of 16 to second-division Albacete 3-2 on Wednesday. Arbeloa was promoted from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Record-chasing Bayern faces Leipzig test in the Bundesliga
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
Bayern Munich still has rivals for the Bundesliga title, in theory at least, and Leipzig is one of them. After Bayern matched the record points total for the halfway stage of a Bundesliga, beating the record on goal difference, only a spectacular collapse over the next four months would put Bayern’s 11-point lead under threat. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carrick has 17 games to convince Man United and the first two are daunting
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Michael Carrick’s start at Manchester United could not be more daunting. First up is the fierce local derby with Manchester City at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Saturday. Next is league leader Arsenal away. That’s the top two in the standings for a coach barely experienced at this level ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Norway coaches banned in ski jumping suit scandal verdicts ahead of Winter Olympics
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
OBERHOFEN, Switzerland (AP) — The scandal in ski jumping of Norway’s men wearing manipulated suits was resolved when three team officials were banned for 18 months on Thursday. The case tarnished Norway’s hosting of the Nordic ski world championships last March and the country’s wider reputation for fair play. Head coach Magnus Brevik, assistant coach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alcaraz, Sinner, Djokovic, Shelton lead the 2026 Australian Open men’s field
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
A look at some of the men to watch at the Australian Open, which starts at Melbourne Park on Sunday (Saturday night EST), with money-line odds via BetMGM Sportsbook: Carlos Alcaraz Seeded: 1 Career-Best Ranking: 1 Country: Spain Age: 22 Career Titles: 24 Grand Slam Titles: 6 — French Open (2: 2024, 2025), Wimbledon (2: ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sabalenka, Swiatek, Gauff, Keys and Venus Williams highlight the 2026 Australian Open women’s field
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
A look at some of the women to watch at the Australian Open, which starts at Melbourne Park on Sunday (Saturday night EST), with money-line odds via BetMGM Sportsbook: Aryna Sabalenka Seeded: 1 Career-Best Ranking: 1 Country: Belarus Age: 27 Career Titles: 22 Grand Slam Titles: 4 — Australian Open (2: 2023, 2024), U.S. Open ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vance Joseph focuses on stopping Josh Allen, not head coaching opportunities
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Vance Joseph interviewed with five teams during the Denver Broncos’ bye week in his quest for a second crack at an NFL head coaching job. What’s really on the defensive coordinator’s mind, though, is getting another shot at Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills this Saturday in the AFC divisional playoffs. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek head into 2026 in search of a career Grand Slam
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
Carlos Alcaraz knows what matters the most to him in 2026 and isn’t shy about telling the world: He wants to win the Australian Open to complete a career Grand Slam. That would make him the ninth man in tennis history with at least one singles championship from each of the sport’s four most prestigious ... Read More »
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