National Sports
Canada’s Miha Fontaine wins bronze at World Cup aerials event in Lake Placid
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
LAKE PLACID — Canadian freestyle skier Miha Fontaine took the bronze medal in men’s competition at a World Cup aerials event on Monday. Fontaine, from Magog, Que., posted a score of 107.73 to earn his first career World Cup medal. The 22-year-old just missed the podium last week in Lac-Beauport, Que., when he finished fourth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 1 Indiana, No. 10 Miami should be near full strength for national championship game
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
No. 10 Miami needs everything at its disposal to slow down top-seeded Indiana’s high-scoring offense in next week’s College Football Playoff championship. The good news is that the Hurricanes’ defense should be at, or near, full strength. Coach Mario Cristobal told reporters Monday he expects defensive linemen Ahkeem Mesidor and Ahmad Moten, as well as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matthew Tkachuk gets his wish: Panthers, NHL move game time on night Miami will play for CFP title
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Matthew Tkachuk wants to watch the Miami Hurricanes play for the College Football Playoff national championship. Thing is, he and the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers have a home game that night. Problem solved, sort of. The start time of Florida’s game against San Jose on Jan. 19 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bears coach Ben Johnson offers no apologies for profane postgame speech
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
The Chicago Bears were hooting and hollering in the locker room after rallying late to knock the Green Bay Packers out of the playoffs on Saturday night. Coach Ben Johnson made his feelings clear. He repeatedly yelled a profanity directed at the Packers to start his postgame pep talk. While the Bears’ focus shifts toward ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Szoboszlai the hero and villain as Liverpool overcome Barnsley in engrossing FA Cup match
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Dominik Szoboszlai was hero and villain for Liverpool as the home side broke down a spirited Barnsley 4-1 on Monday to set up a FA Cup fourth round tie against Premier League rival Brighton. The Hungarian midfielder gave Liverpool the lead after eight minutes when he silenced the travelling fans with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canucks say goalie Thatcher Demko expected to miss ‘a week or two’ with latest injury
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The Canucks have sent all-star goalie Thatcher Demko back to Vancouver so medical staff can evaluate his latest injury. Head coach Adam Foote says the 30-year-old American netminder will be out “a week or two” after leaving midway through Vancouver’s 5-0 loss to the Maple Leafs in Toronto on Saturday. He was placed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minor league pitchers Luis Custodio and Luis Sierra suspended 56 games each for positive drug tests
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — San Francisco pitcher Luis Custodio and free agent pitcher Luis Sierra were suspended 56 games each Monday following positive tests under the minor league drug program for players outside the United States and Canada. The pair tested positive for Stanozolol, the commissioner’s office said Monday, Custodio, a 21-year-old left-hander, was 2-1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert to serve 1-game suspension against Bucks, triggered by flagrant foul total
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert must serve a one-game suspension due to the number of flagrant fouls he has accumulated this season. The NBA announced that Gobert will sit out on Tuesday when the Timberwolves visit the Milwaukee Bucks. They’ll also be without star guard Anthony Edwards, who was ruled out for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Columbus Blue Jackets fire coach Dean Evason, hire Rick Bowness to replace him
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets fired coach Dean Evason and named Rick Bowness his replacement on Monday. Evason is the first NHL coach fired this season. General manager Don Waddell announced the abrupt change with his team sitting in last place in the Eastern Conference 45 games in. “This season has been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jackets fire Dean Evason and tab Rick Bowness to replace him, as Evason becomes 1st NHL coach fired this season
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Blue Jackets fire Dean Evason and tab Rick Bowness to replace him, as Evason becomes 1st NHL coach fired this season. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!49ers overcome injuries to defeat Eagles in wild-card thriller
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — When star tight end George Kittle went down with a torn Achilles tendon in the second quarter, it looked as if the injury issues that have plagued the San Francisco 49ers all season might have finally broken the team. Instead, Brock Purdy connected with Jauan Jennings on a 45-yard pass ... Read More »
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