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US to face Colombia, Argentina and Canada in 11th SheBelieves Cup
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
The U.S. women’s team will host Canada, Argentina and Colombia in the annual SheBelieves Cup this March. The round-robin tournament will be played as double-headers in three cities: Nashville, Tennessee; Columbus, Ohio; and Harrison, New Jersey. The U.S. finale at Sports Illustrated Stadium will include a ceremony for New Jersey native Tobin Heath, a two-time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. Lions release defensive back Carter so he can pursue NFL opportunities
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions released Robert Carter Jr., on Wednesday to allow the American defensive back to pursue NFL opportunities. The five-foot-10, 175-pound Carter appeared in 18 regular-season games in 2025, his first in the CFL. He recorded five interceptions and one forced fumble while scoring a defensive touchdown for the Lions. Carter has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s world junior bronze medal win positive for most Proline players
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
It wasn’t gold, but Canada’s finish at the world junior hockey championship resonated well with Proline bettors Monday. Canada defeated Finland 6-3 in Minnesota to earn the bronze medal. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., 53 per cent of Proline players had the Canadians coming away with the bronze medal while 71 per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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