January 1st, 2026
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Snowmobiler dies in avalanche in Rocky Mountains in northeastern B.C.

By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026

A snowmobiler has died after being buried by an avalanche in the Rocky Mountains in northeastern British Columbia. Avalanche Canada says three snowmobilers were riding in the Bullmoose area near Tumbler Ridge on Tuesday when an avalanche was remotely triggered from the base of the slope. The organization says one of the three was fully ... Read More »

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Fiesta Bowl features Miami (FL) against Miami (FL)

By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026

Miami (FL) (12-2) vs. Miami (FL) (12-2), Jan. 8 at 7:30 p.m. EST. How to watch: ESPN Key stats Miami (FL) Offense Overall: 404.6 yards per game (49th in FBS) Passing: 253.6 yards per game (40th) Rushing: 151 yards per game (76th) Scoring: 31.6 points per game (32nd) Miami (FL) Defense Overall: 285.1 yards per ... Read More »

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Bad Bunny could make history at the 2026 Grammys. For Latino culture, he already has

By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — The Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has redefined what it means to be a global giant — and he may once again make history at the 2026 Grammy Awards. The artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio is up for six awards at the Feb. 1 show, becoming the first Spanish-language artist ... Read More »

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British boxer Anthony Joshua initially staying in Nigeria to recuperate after crash

By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — British boxer Anthony Joshua is initially staying in Nigeria as he recuperates from injuries sustained after a deadly crash. A vehicle carrying the former heavyweight champion and two of his associates crashed into a stationary truck on Monday on a major thoroughfare, the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, which links Ogun state to Lagos. ... Read More »

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Napheesa Collier will have surgery on both ankles and be sidelined for four to six months

By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026

MIAMI (AP) — Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier will have surgery on both ankles and is expected to be sidelined four to six months, including the upcoming Unrivaled season, the 3-on-3 women’s basketball league announced Thursday. Collier had been rehabbing ankle injuries suffered during the WNBA season but said last month that she was working ... Read More »

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No. 22 Navy Midshipmen face Cincinnati in Liberty Bowl with a full roster

By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The 22nd-ranked Navy Midshipmen have one big advantage over the Cincinnati Bearcats in the Liberty Bowl. Not only have the Midshipmen won three straight games, they have everyone on board Friday when they play Cincinnati. No NFL opt outs or transfer portal departures here. “We’ve been fortunate. We don’t deal in ... Read More »

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Anthony Joshua initially staying in Nigeria to recuperate after crash

By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — British boxer Anthony Joshua is initially staying in Nigeria as he recuperates from injuries sustained after a deadly crash. A vehicle carrying the former heavyweight champion and two of his associates crashed into a stationary truck on Monday on a major thoroughfare, the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, which links Ogun state to Lagos. ... Read More »

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Pro Picks: Panthers, Ravens will win their divisions. 49ers will edge Seahawks for NFC’s No. 1 seed

By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026

The NFL’s final weekend of the regular season features a winner-take-all game between the Ravens-Steelers and a fight for the NFC’s No. 1 seed between the Seahawks-49ers. There’s also the Panthers-Buccaneers matchup that will decide the NFC South, though it could take 21 hours more to determine the division champion. Twelve of the 14 playoff ... Read More »

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Many memories remain as the Buffalo Bills bid farewell to their long-time home dubbed ‘The Ralph’

By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Chris Clark glances out the window overlooking the Buffalo Bills’ long-time home, Highmark Stadium, and can still picture what the site resembled before it opened in 1973. The 73-year-old Clark’s memories go beyond the days of tailgating and smashing of tables, comeback victories and miserable defeats, and before the likes ... Read More »

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Gabon’s government appears to have suspended national team and fired staff after poor Africa Cup

By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Gabon’s government appears to have suspended its national soccer team after a disappointing performance at the Africa Cup of Nations and fired its coaching staff. Gabon failed to win a game at the ongoing tournament. The country’s interim sports minister, Simplice-Désiré Mamboula, reportedly made the announcement on national TV late Wednesday ... Read More »

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Maresca leaves Chelsea midway through turbulent season after reported clash with ownership

By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Enzo Maresca left his post as Chelsea head coach on Thursday after a reported deterioration in his relationship with the Premier League club’s hierarchy. The Italian coach was midway through his second season in charge. In his first season, he won the Conference League and Club World Cup. Last month, Maresca ... Read More »

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