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Canada condemns Russia’s use of hypersonic missile as escalation in Ukraine war
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is joining European leaders in condemning Russia’s use of a powerful hypersonic missile on Ukraine as an escalation. Carney says Russia’s second use of the Oreshnik missile is “a clear and dangerous escalation that targeted Ukrainian energy infrastructure and the homes of innocent Ukrainians.” Moscow says the weapon can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBC’s return to MLB starts with opening-day doubleheader of Pirates-Mets, Dodgers-Diamondbacks
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — NBC’s return to broadcasting Major League Baseball games will start with an opening-day doubleheader on March 26. Reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates will face Juan Soto and the New York Mets at 1 p.m. Eastern on NBC and Peacock. At 8 p.m., the two-time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Free agent outfielder Max Kepler suspended 80 games by MLB following positive drug test
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Free agent outfielder Max Kepler was suspended for 80 games on Friday following a positive test for a banned performance-enhancing substance in violation of Major League Baseball’s drug program. Kepler tested positive for Epitrenbolone, a substance that led to a suspension in 2018 for boxer Manuel Charr. An 11-year major league ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miami’s rise under Cristobal takes the Hurricanes home to play for a national title
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Mario Cristobal returned to South Florida to find his alma mater in disarray. A national powerhouse during Cristobal’s playing days, Miami had slipped out of prominence for the better part of 20 years, a handful of losing seasons sprinkled with mid-level bowl appearances. Cristobal’s goal when he was hired was to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Outfielder Max Kepler, most recently with Philadelphia Phillies, banned 80 games by MLB for failed PED test
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Outfielder Max Kepler, most recently with Philadelphia Phillies, banned 80 games by MLB for failed PED test. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bryson Dawkins scores 21 to lead Youngstown State over Bryant & Stratton 99-61
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Bryson Dawkins’ 21 points helped Youngstown State defeat Bryant & Stratton (Ohio) 99-61 on Friday. Dawkins also had eight rebounds for the Penguins (9-9, 2-5 Horizon League). Cris Carroll scored 18 points, going 4 of 8 from the floor, including 3 for 7 from 3-point range, and 7 for 7 from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bryson Dawkins scores 21 to lead Youngstown State over Bryant & Stratton 99-61
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Bryson Dawkins’ 21 points helped Youngstown State defeat Bryant & Stratton (Ohio) 99-61 on Friday. Dawkins also had eight rebounds for the Penguins (9-9, 2-5 Horizon League). Cris Carroll scored 18 points, going 4 of 8 from the floor, including 3 for 7 from 3-point range, and 7 for 7 from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bryson Dawkins scores 21 to lead Youngstown State over Bryant & Stratton 99-61
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Bryson Dawkins’ 21 points helped Youngstown State defeat Bryant & Stratton (Ohio) 99-61 on Friday. Dawkins also had eight rebounds for the Penguins (9-9, 2-5 Horizon League). Cris Carroll scored 18 points, going 4 of 8 from the floor, including 3 for 7 from 3-point range, and 7 for 7 from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olympic organizers ‘100%’ confident NHL will play in Milan Cortina despite arena delays
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — Olympic organizers are “100%” confident the NHL won’t pull out of the Milan Cortina Games with the new ice hockey arena finally ready. Or almost. Construction delays and other concerns about the Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena have drawn headlines for weeks ahead of the NHL returning to the Winter Olympics for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PGA Tour drops Napa and Mississippi from schedule. Texas and North Carolina added to FedEx Cup Fall
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
The PGA Tour released its FedEx Cup Fall schedule of eight tournaments — one that moves from the Spring — but loses two events, including one in Mississippi that began the year before the modern tour began. The fall will include new tournaments in Asheville, North Carolina, and Austin, Texas. They replace the Sanderson Farms ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unemployment rate jumps to 6.8% as more workers look for jobs
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada said a surge in workers rejoining the labour force pushed the unemployment rate higher to end the year. The unemployment rate rose to 6.8 per cent in December, StatCan said, up from 6.5 per cent in November. The agency said the economy added a modest 8,200 jobs last month, topping economists’ ... Read More »
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