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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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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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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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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A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Alberta is enjoying a recent uptick in interest spurred by a shout out on a popular American television show — and its head of marketing hopes that curiosity translates into a bustling summer season. Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump was mentioned in a recent episode of the Golden Globe-winning TV medical ... Read More »
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NEW YORK (AP) — Sunday’s Grammys mark a return to normalcy after the 2025 show was altered to focus on Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts. “I think we will see some history-making moments,” Recording Academy CEO and President Harvey Mason jr. told The Associated Press. “With artists being nominated in categories they haven’t been previously ... Read More »
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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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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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OTTAWA — The leader of the national organization representing Inuit says the federal government must bring them to the table when it makes its plans to surge defence spending in the Arctic. While Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Ottawa’s growing focus on defending the Arctic will boost living standards in the region, Inuit Tapiriit ... Read More »
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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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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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