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Alex Palou ordered to pay McLaren Racing $12M in breach of contract suit
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Four-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou on Friday was ordered to pay McLaren Racing more than $12 million in the breach of contract suit the team filed when the Spaniard backed out of two different deals with the racing team. The Friday ruling from London’s High Court came after a five-week ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rennes adds Poland midfielder Szymanski in bid for European qualification
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
RENNES, France (AP) — French club Rennes has signed Poland midfielder Sebastian Szymanski from Fenerbahçe to bolster its push for a European spot. Rennes, in sixth place in Ligue 1 entering the weekend, said late Thursday it signed the 26-year-old attacking midfielder to a contract to 2029. The left-footed Szymanski joined Fenerbahçe in the summer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italian expert’s manufactured snow will play big role at the Milan Cortina Games
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
Davide Cerato will play a major role in skiing and snowboarding events at the upcoming Olympics, but he won’t be competing. The Italian snowmaking expert is responsible for perfecting several of the courses that will feature in the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games, and he takes his job seriously. “It’s the most important race of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘I don’t think you expect that’: Penguins jump Oilers on second night of back-to-back
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
EDMONTON — It didn’t take the Pittsburgh Penguins long to show the Edmonton Oilers how strong their game has been of late. Anthony Mantha scored twice as the Penguins took a 3-0 lead before the game was even three minutes old and cruised from there to a 6-2 victory over the Oilers on Thursday. Pittsburgh ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Halifax’s Ben Proudfoot teams up with NBA’s Steph Curry for Sundance film on MLK’s speechwriter
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
When Nova Scotia filmmaker Ben Proudfoot got a call a few years ago from his one-time executive producer Stephen Curry, he didn’t expect the NBA superstar to pitch him a co-directing gig. “He said he had an idea for a movie that he wanted to direct with me. I was like, ‘OK?’” laughs Proudfoot. “And ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After applying the pressure all season, Broncos defense now producing turnovers in playoffs
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Finally, all that pressure paid off for pass rusher Nik Bonitto and the Denver defense. Finally, the Broncos produced what’s been missing much of the season — takeaways. It’s been a long time coming for a defense that’s been one of the best in the NFL. The Broncos forced five turnovers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defensive coordinators are 3 of first 5 head coaching hires
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
Jesse Minter, Robert Saleh and Jeff Hafley earned their head coaching opportunities on the defensive side of the ball. Three of the five new hires this coaching cycle are former defensive coordinators. There are five openings still remaining and a few more defensive coaches could get a job, including Sean McDermott, Brian Flores and Vance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers coach Paul Maurice finally gets win in Winnipeg
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
WINNIPEG — It took a long time, but Paul Maurice finally got something he was looking for in Winnipeg. The Florida Panthers head coach watched as Anton Lundell and Sam Reinhart both beat Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck in a shootout to lift his team to a 2-1 victory on Thursday. “Every four years we like ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matches to start early at Australian Open on Saturday because high heat expected
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Play will begin an hour earlier than usual at the Australian Open on Saturday because of high temperatures expected later in the day at Melbourne Park. Third-round matches on the main show courts will start at 10:30 a.m. local time, a half-hour after play begins on outside courts. “The temperature is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chloe Kim rediscovers love for Olympics. Will an injury derail quest for a 3rd straight gold medal?
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
COPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo. (AP) — Chloe Kim’s third run to the Olympics started with the usual questions: How will she handle the pressure? Can she enjoy the journey? How does being famous elevate or diminish the experience? And, of course, will she win her third straight gold medal? Now, comes one that nobody saw coming: ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens lament on forechecking in opening frame after loss to Sabres
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens’ 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres Thursday night can easily be broken down into two distinct parts. First came the game’s opening period, which saw Buffalo storm out to a 2-0 lead, including a goal in the game’s first minute and another coming with Montreal playing with the man advantage. ... Read More »
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