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Charge get ‘needed’ three points ahead of Olympic break thanks to clutch play
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Charge needed a win, and they found an extra gear late to get the job done. Rebecca Leslie scored twice in the final 5:14 of the game to tie, then put Ottawa ahead before Emily Clark added the insurance marker in a 4-2 win over the Seattle Torrent Wednesday night. Charge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!European champion PSG returns to Ligue 1 action after Champions League disappointment
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Old rivals Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille come back to Ligue 1 with a sour taste after completing the Champions League phase. Reigning European champion PSG was dull in attack in a 1-1 draw with Newcastle that dropped Luis Enrique’s side out of the top eight and into the playoffs. For Marseille, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Some blind fans to experience Super Bowl with tactile device that tracks ball
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
Some blind and low-vision fans will have unprecedented access to the Super Bowl thanks to a tactile device that tracks the ball, vibrates on key plays and provides real-time audio. The NFL teamed up with OneCourt and Ticketmaster to pilot the game-enhancing experience 15 times during the regular-season during games hosted by the Seattle Seahawks, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Poulin ready for Olympics following Victoire’s 3-0 win over Sceptres
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
LAVAL — Marie-Philip Poulin is heading to her fifth Olympic Games under different circumstances from her previous four. After scoring a goal in the Montreal Victoire’s 3-0 win over the Toronto Sceptres on Wednesday night, the Canadian captain will fly to Italy on Thursday for the Winter Games. The launch of the Professional Women’s Hockey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Europa League: 11 teams fighting for last five knockout spots
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Six direct places in the Europa League round of 16 are up for grabs and 11 teams remain in contention for the five last spots in the knockout stage in the final round of the opening phase on Thursday. Only leader Lyon and second-placed Aston Villa have already qualified for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sabalenka beats Svitolina to reach fourth straight Australian Open final
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Not even a point penalty for hindrance could slow Aryna Sabalenka’s run to a fourth consecutive Australian Open final. The top-ranked Sabalenka overpowered Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3 Thursday night to move within one victory of a third Australian Open title in four years. The Belarusian will play the winner of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!$1 million in fines and bans for Senegal and Morocco after chaotic Africa Cup final
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — More than $1 million in fines and bans for Senegal and Morocco have followed a shambolic Africa Cup final this month that FIFA condemned and Africa’s soccer body called unacceptable. The bans apply only to Africa games and not the World Cup kicking off in June that Senegal and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Real smart player’: Cousins brings energy to Senators in win over league-best Avs
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
OTTAWA — Nick Cousins isn’t the first name that comes to mind when you think of the Ottawa Senators but there’s no denying the impact the 32-year-old has on his teammates. Cousins was instrumental in the Senators’ impressive 5-2 win over the league-leading Colorado Avalanche Wednesday night. Ottawa played one of its best games of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brandon Ingram says Raptors ‘let one slip away’ in 119-92 loss to Knicks
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
TORONTO — Brandon Ingram couldn’t help but shake his head. He knows the Toronto Raptors have to be better at closing out opponents. Ingram had 27 points, six rebounds, and three steals as the Raptors coughed up a 119-92 loss to the New York Knicks on Wednesday. Toronto led by as many as 12 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Imariagbe leads Wright State against Milwaukee after 24-point performance
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
Wright State Raiders (13-8, 8-2 Horizon League) at Milwaukee Panthers (9-13, 5-6 Horizon League) Milwaukee; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Wright State visits Milwaukee after Michael Imariagbe scored 24 points in Wright State’s 88-80 win against the Northern Kentucky Norse. The Panthers are 6-3 in home games. Milwaukee is 3-2 in games decided by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Loyola Chicago plays VCU on 3-game road slide
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
Loyola Chicago Ramblers (5-17, 1-8 A-10) at VCU Rams (15-6, 6-2 A-10) Richmond, Virginia; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Loyola Chicago will aim to stop its three-game road slide when the Ramblers play VCU. The Rams have gone 10-2 at home. VCU ranks fifth in the A-10 in rebounding averaging 33.3 rebounds. Lazar Djokovic ... Read More »
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