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Mexican star Hirving `Chucky’ Lozano isn’t returning to San Diego FC after a rocky debut MLS season
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Hirving “Chucky” Lozano will not return to San Diego FC for a second season. San Diego sporting director Tyler Heaps told reporters Friday that he is working on a departure for Lozano, the 30-year-old Mexican national team mainstay who joined the Major League Soccer expansion club for its inaugural season in 2025 as its first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kael Robinson scores 29 to help Northern Kentucky defeat Milwaukee 85-67
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kael Robinson had 29 points in Northern Kentucky’s 85-67 victory over Milwaukee on Friday night. Robinson added seven rebounds for the Norse (13-5, 5-2 Horizon League). Donovan Oday totaled 21 points, six rebounds and three steals. Tae Dozier pitched in with 13 points and 10 rebounds. The Panthers (7-10, 3-3) were led ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charge beat the Goldeneyes 4-2, extend franchise-record win streak to 5 games
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Anna Meixner, Ronja Savolainen, Brianne Jenner and Rebecca Leslie scored as the Ottawa Charge defeated the Vancouver Goldeneyes 4-2 on Friday night for their franchise-record fifth straight victory. Gwyneth Philips stopped 23 shots for Ottawa. Sophie Jaques and Michelle Karvinen scored for Vancouver, and Kristen Campbell made 23 saves. The Charge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Forwards Donavan Phillip of North Carolina State and Jasmine Aikey of Stanford win Hermann Trophies
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Forwards Donavan Phillip of North Carolina State and Jasmine Aikey of Stanford were voted Hermann Trophy winners on Friday as the top college soccer players in the United States. Phillip, a junior from Saint Lucia who turned 21 last Sunday, scored 19 goals as the Wolfpack reached the NCAA championship game, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Mikael Kingsbury wins singles moguls for 100th World Cup win of his career
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
SAINT-CÔME–LINIÈRE — Canadian freestyle skier Mikael Kingsbury earned the 100th World Cup victory of his career on Friday night. Kingsbury, from Deux-Montagnes, Que., finished first in men’s singles moguls at the Val St-Come, Que., competition with 85.83 points. “It’s unreal,” he said on the FIS broadcast. “I cannot find the words.” Australia’s Matt Graham took ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aryna Sabalenka advances to the Brisbane International final after beating Muchová
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka defeated Karolina Muchová 6-3, 6-4 Saturday to advance to the Brisbane International final. Sabalenka, the defending Brisbane champion, clinched the semifinal at Pat Rafter Arena on her fourth match point to advance to Sunday’s final against the winner of a later semifinal between fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula and Marta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harden scores 31, Leonard has 26 and the Clippers beat the Nets 121-105
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — James Harden scored 31 points, Kawhi Leonard had 26 and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-105 on Friday night. Reserve guard Jordan Miller made his first six shots and added 21 points. John Collins had 16 for the Clippers, who bounced back from their loss to the New ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ziare Wells scores 23 as Oakland rolls to 97-72 victory over Cleveland State
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Ziare Wells had 23 points to propel Oakland to a 97-72 victory over Cleveland State on Friday night. Wells also added eight rebounds and three steals for the Golden Grizzlies (9-8, 5-1 Horizon League). Michael Houge totaled 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Brody Robinson scored 13. Dayan Nessah finished ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Andrea Holden helps Wright State secure 84-82 victory over Detroit Mercy
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — Andrea Holden had 17 points and made the first of two free throws with two seconds left to help Wright State hold on for an 84-82 victory over Detroit Mercy on Friday night. Holden shot 3 of 6 from the field and 11 of 12 from the free-throw line for the Raiders ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trio leads Fairfield to 68-62 victory over Rider
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Braden Sparks scored 23 points, and Declan Wucherpfennig and Brandon Benjamin posted double-doubles to lead Fairfield to a 68-62 victory over Rider on Friday night. Sparks added five rebounds for the Stags (10-7, 2-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Wucherpfennig finished with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Benjamin had 10 points and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Charge beat Vancouver Goldeneyes 4-2 for fifth straight victory
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Charge defeated the Vancouver Goldeneyes 4-2 on Friday night for their franchise-record fifth straight victory. Anna Meixner, Ronja Savolainen, Brianne Jenner and Rebecca Leslie scored for Ottawa (3-3-0-5) and Gwyneth Philips stopped 23 shots. Sophie Jaques and Michelle Karvinen tallied for Vancouver (3-1-1-6) and Kristen Campbell made 23 saves. The Charge ... Read More »
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