National Sports
Rivals US and Canada could put North American dominance on display at the Olympics in Milan
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
One more goal. That’s how close the U.S. was to beating Canada in the final at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics before losing in overtime. One more goal. That’s how close the U.S. was from tying Canada in the semifinals at the 2014 Sochi Olympics before losing 1-0. One more goal. That’s how close the U.S. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL coach vacancies hit a record-tying 10 this cycle with McDermott’s firing, with 4 openings filled
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
The NFL reached a record-tying 10 openings for head coaches this offseason when Buffalo fired Sean McDermott following their overtime loss in the divisional round of the playoffs. Four vacancies have already been filled, but the interview circuit will continue to buzz all week. Here’s the rundown on each team making the big change this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Realmuto almost mourned loss of Phillies career until collapsed Bichette deal brought him back
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — J.T. Realmuto started to mourn the loss of a Philadelphia Phillies career that included All-Star and Gold Glove selections and four straight trips to the playoffs. Then the Phillies failed to reach an agreement with big-money Bo Bichette and pivoted back to their catcher. “Things got a little hairy there at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champions League returns with Arsenal at Inter and Real Madrid, PSG and Man City all in action
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
The Champions League resumed Tuesday after its winter break with Arsenal protecting the only 100% record heading to Inter Milan and defending champion Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and Manchester City seeking wins to close on automatic qualification. Arsenal has six straight wins and needs one point to become the first team to secure a spot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillies president Dave Dombrowski: Losing prized free-agent Bo Bichette to rival Mets a gut punch
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bo Bichette spurning the Phillies for the NL East rival New York Mets was akin to a gut punch for the NL East champions. A two-time All-Star shortstop with the Toronto Blue Jays, Bichette agreed last week with the Mets to a $126 million, three-year contract that left the Phillies reeling. Philadelphia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!American winger Griffin Yow back in MLS with New England after 3 1/2 years with Belgium’s Westerlo
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — American winger Griffin Yow returned to Major League Soccer on Tuesday, joining the New England Revolution after 3 1/2 seasons with Belgium’s Westerlo. New England said the 23-year-old agreed to a 2 1/2-season contract that includes team options for 2028-29 and 2029-30. The Revolution acquired his discovery priority from Vancouver for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AP women’s basketball player of the week is No. 10 Iowa’s Hannah Stuelke
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 11 of the season: Hannah Stuelke, Iowa The senior forward had 22 points, nine rebounds and five assists in the Hawkeyes’ win over then-No. 15 Michigan State to keep the team unbeaten in Big Ten play. It was her fourth 20-plus point ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McDermott disparages call that led to Bills’ loss and his firing but should safety have ended game?
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
Sean McDermott went down fighting for Buffalo, both at the postgame lectern in the Mile High City and from 35,000 feet on the flight home, insisting that it was a catch and the Bills should be the ones moving on. Denver coach Sean Payton, however, contends the Broncos’ 33-30 overtime divisional playoff victory should have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senegal’s triumphant return: Fans flood Dakar streets for Africa Cup of Nations victory parade
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The triumphant Senegal team received a heroes welcome during its parade in the capital Dakar on Tuesday following their victory in a tense Africa Cup of Nations final that saw the players briefly walk off the pitch to protest a penalty decision deep into second-half stoppage time. The team rolled slowly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two-time Paralympian Rob Shaw retiring from wheelchair tennis
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
TORONTO — Rob Shaw will retire from wheelchair tennis after competing at the Australian Open, Tennis Canada announced Tuesday. The 36-year-old from North Bay, Ont., played most of his career in the quad division, which is designated for players with a permanent physical disability that results in significant functional loss of one or both upper ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Strate, Boyd-Clowes named to ski jump team, but no chance for another mixed medal
By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026
CALGARY — Two athletes who helped Canada win its first Olympic ski jumping medal will be back at the Milan Cortina Games, but the mixed team that achieved the breakthrough won’t be back for another shot at the podium. Olympic veterans Abigail Strate and Mackenzie Boyd-Clowes were announced as part of Canada’s four-member team in ... Read More »
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