February 1st, 2026
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Man City winger Doku injured after 2 first-half assists in Champions League game

By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku was injured and forced off before halftime in the Champions League game against Galatasaray on Wednesday. The Belgium international went down under a challenge from Davinson Sanchez and was unable to continue, with Phil Foden replacing him in the 37th minute. Doku has been one of ... Read More »

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PSG’s injury woes continue as winger Kvaratskhelia limps off against Newcastle

By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026

PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain’s injury woes continued as star winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia limped off with a right leg injury against Newcastle in the Champions League on Wednesday. Kvaratskhelia sustained the injury following a tackle from Anthony Elanga midway through the first half at Parc des Princes. After a few moments of treatment he was ... Read More »

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Veteran reliever Trent Thornton agrees to a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs

By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — Veteran reliever Trent Thornton and the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a minor league contract that includes an invitation to major league camp for spring training, the team announced Wednesday. The 32-year-old right-hander is recovering from season-ending Achilles tendon surgery with Seattle. He was 2-0 a 4.68 ERA in 33 appearances before ... Read More »

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Brewers sign veteran catcher Reese McGuire to minor league deal with camp invitation

By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Veteran catcher Reese McGuire has signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers that includes an invitation to major league camp. McGuire, who turns 31 on March 2, batted .226 with a .245 on-base percentage, nine homers and 24 RBIs in 44 games for the Chicago Cubs last season. He has ... Read More »

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US player Tillman scores unusual 1st goal and impressive 2nd in Champions League for Leverkusen

By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026

EINDHOVEN, Netherlands (AP) — United States midfielder Malik Tillman scored an unusual though smart goal to give Bayer Leverkusen an early lead in the Champions League against Villarreal on Wednesday, then added a second to make it 2-0. Leverkusen started play 20th in the 36-team standings, needing a win both to ensure a top-24 finish ... Read More »

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Brazil’s Corinthians to face England’s Arsenal in the inaugural Women’s Champions Cup final

By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026

LONDON (AP) — Alessia Russo scored a pair of second-half goals in a 10-minute span to cap a 6-0 victory for Arsenal over Moroccan club ASFAR on Wednesday for a spot in the final of the first Women’s Champions Cup. Arsenal will face Brazilian club Corinthians on Sunday in the title match of the intercontinental ... Read More »

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Brazil midfielder Paqueta set for Flamengo move ahead of World Cup after asking to leave West Ham

By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026

LONDON (AP) — West Ham has given Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta permission to undergo a medical examination and discuss personal terms with Flamengo ahead of the World Cup. Paqueta’s turbulent spell at the Premier League club is close to coming to an end, with Flamengo set to pay a reported fee of 35 million pounds ... Read More »

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PSG coach Luis Enrique drops goalkeeper Chevalier and picks Safonov against Newcastle

By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026

PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique dropped goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier and selected Matvei Safonov for Wednesday’s home game against Newcastle in the Champions League. Chevalier conceded a soft late goal in a 2-1 defeat to Sporting last Tuesday, and has been erratic since joining from Lille in the offseason as a replacement for ... Read More »

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Aston Villa loses Tielemans for 10 weeks because of injury and signs Douglas Luiz on loan

By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Premier League title contender Aston Villa will be without Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans for eight to 10 weeks, manager Unai Emery said Wednesday. The 28-year-old Tielemans was injured in the 2-0 victory over Newcastle at St James’ Park on Sunday. The win moved third-place Villa within four points of leader Arsenal. ... Read More »

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Todd Monken, ex-Ravens offensive coordinator, hired as the Cleveland Browns head coach

By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns have hired one of their former coordinators to be the team’s head coach. However, it is not the one some people expected. The Browns hired Todd Monken on Wednesday as the franchise’s 19th full-time head coach, wrapping up a three-week search. He replaces Kevin Stefanski, who was fired on ... Read More »

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Source: Roughriders agree to contract extension with receiver Johnson

By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026

REGINA — KeeSean Johnson is staying put. According to a CFL source, the American receiver has agreed to a contract extension with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity as the Riders haven’t announced the move. Johnson, 29, has 89 catches for 1,159 yards and four TDs for the Grey Cup ... Read More »

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