National Sports
Finnish prodigy Hallberg leads night slalom: Can he end Finland’s World Cup drought?
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
MADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO, Italy (AP) — Finnish prodigy Eduard Hallberg will aim for a first World Cup men’s victory for his country in nearly 20 years as he led after the opening run of a night slalom Wednesday. Hallberg leads Swiss racer Tanguy Nef by 0.17 seconds, with Olympic champion Clément Noël 0.23 off the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Neymar extends contract with Santos until the end of 2026
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil forward Neymar has extended his contract with Santos until the end of 2026. The 33-year-old striker, who is hoping to play at next summer’s World Cup, rejoined Santos one year ago and despite some injury struggles helped his boyhood club avoid relegation from Brazil’s top-flight division. His contract was set ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran winger Derrick Etienne Jr. signs new contract with Toronto FC
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
TORONTO — Toronto FC has signed veteran winger Derrick Etienne Jr. to a new contract through 2026 with club options for 2027 and 2027-28 (when Major League Soccer switches to a summer-to-spring schedule). The 29-year-old Haiti international, who made US$745,566 last season, was one of eight players whose 2026 contract options were declined by TFC ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 1 Indiana and No. 5 Oregon turn CFP Peach Bowl semifinal into celebration of Big Ten’s supremacy
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — The Big Ten is marching into the heart of Southern football with a proud swagger, daring any conference to challenge its claim as the power to beat in the College Football Playoff. Undefeated No. 1 Indiana (14-0, CFP No. 1 seed) and No. 5 Oregon (13-1, CFP No. 5) have turned the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shadab Khan makes impressive comeback and propels Pakistan to 6-wicket win over Sri Lanka
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
DAMBULLA, Sri Lanka (AP) — Allrounder Shadab Khan staked his claim for a spot at next month’s T20 World Cup with 2-25 in his return from a shoulder injury for Pakistan in a six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first T20 on Wednesday. Shadab got the wickets of Kusal Mendis and Dhananjaya de Silva ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL’s Raiders acquire Braeden Cootes in blockbuster trade with Thunderbirds
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
PRINCE ALBERT — The Western Hockey League’s Prince Albert Raiders have acquired forward Braeden Cootes, fresh off a bronze medal at the world junior championship, in a big trade with the Seattle Thunderbirds involving a dozen players and draft picks. Cootes was a first-round pick (15th overall) of the Vancouver Canucks in 2025 and played ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winnipeg Jets push back ski goggle giveaway after Swiss ski resort fire
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets are postponing a ski-related promotion in the wake of a deadly fire at a ski resort in Switzerland. The National Hockey League team was planning an “après-ski”-themed night for its home game against the Los Angeles Kings on Friday. The first 5,000 fans were to receive ski goggles. But the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Messi would prefer to be an owner rather than a coach when he quits playing
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Lionel Messi would prefer to become a club owner rather than a coach when he quits as a player, the Argentina soccer star has said. In October, he signed a three-year contract extension with Inter Miami to take him through the 2028 season. “I don’t see myself as a coach,” the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada women to face the U.S., Argentina and Colombia at SheBelieves Cup in March
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
Canada is returning to the SheBelieves Cup, joining the host United States, Argentina and Colombia at the four-team women’s tournament in March. The 10th-ranked Canadians will open March 1 against No. 20 Colombia in Nashville before facing the second-ranked U.S. on March 4 in Columbus and No. 30 Argentina on March 7 in Harrison, N.J. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bills place DT Phillips on IR; sign CB Jackson off practice squad ahead of playoff game at Jaguars
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills are down another defensive tackle for the playoffs after placing Jordan Phillips on injured reserve on Wednesday. The team did not disclose the nature of Phillips’ injury, though he missed two games with an ankle issue before returning to play 18 defensive snaps in a season-ending 35-8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Derek Sprague steps down as CEO of PGA of America to care for his mother in New York
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
Derek Sprague is leaving after one year as CEO at the PGA of America, wishing to return to upstate New York to help support his mother and mother-in-law who are requiring more care. Sprague took over in January 2025, the first club professional in 20 years to be CEO and the first former PGA president ... Read More »
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