Nova Scotia’s Stevens books playoff ticket with win over Armstrong at Scotties
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
MISSISSAUGA — Nova Scotia’s Taylour Stevens is playoff-bound at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Stevens made a game-winning in-off for three points for a 9-7 win over Ontario’s Hailey Armstrong on Thursday in the round-robin finale for both teams. Nova Scotia joins Canada’s Kerri Einarson and Manitoba’s Kaitlyn Lawes as the playoff teams in Pool ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Falcons complete 2nd interview with Ian Cunningham for general manager position
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons completed a second interview with Ian Cunningham for their general manager position on Thursday. Cunningham is the first candidate to interview twice for the job. He previously interviewed for the president of football position — a role that went to former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan. Atlanta is seeking a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nasa Hataoka surges past Jeeno Thitikul, leads after 1st round of LPGA Tournament of Champions
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Nasa Hataoka of Japan shot 6-under 66 and had a one-shot lead over LPGA player of the year Jeeno Thitikul, Chanettee Wannasaen, Lottie Woad and Linn Grant following the first round of the season-opening Tournament of Champions. Hataoka played the back nine at chilly Lake Nona Golf & Country in 4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!San Jose Earthquakes acquire Timo Werner from Red Bull Leipzig in major move for MLS club
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Earthquakes acquired forward Timo Werner from German club Red Bull Leipzig and signed him to a designated player contract through June 2028 on Thursday in one of the biggest acquisitions in the MLS club’s history. The 29-year-old Werner, whose deal is pending receipt of his visa and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Global prospect Wilfried Pene added to CFL national combine after stint with Patriots
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
TORONTO — Wilfried Pene will be attending the CFL’s national combine. The six-foot-three, 283-pound defensive lineman was listed Thursday among the participants for the combine, which will be held in Edmonton on March 27-29. Pene, a former New England Patriot, was added to the CFL’s 2026 Global list last week, making him eligible for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran lefty Austin Gomber signs minor league contract with Rangers with invite to spring
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Veteran left-hander Austin Gomber has signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers that includes an invitation to major league spring training. The Rangers announced Gomber’s deal on Thursday while also extending spring training invites to nine players from within the organization, including their top prospect, 19-year-old infielder Sebastian Walcott. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 14 Kansas expects Darryn Peterson back for game against AJ Dybantsa and No. 13 BYU on Saturday
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas expects to have Darryn Peterson available Saturday when the No. 14 Jayhawks welcome A.J. Dybantsa and No. 13 BYU to Allen Fieldhouse for a showdown between two of the Big 12’s best teams and two of the top freshmen in college basketball. Peterson and Dybantsa are widely expected to join ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Onyeka Okongwu has a dental fracture after elbow to the face and will miss Hawks’ game vs. Rockets
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
Onyeka Okongwu suffered a dental fracture when he was elbowed in the mouth in Atlanta’s last game, and will be out at least for the Hawks’ matchup with the Houston Rockets on Thursday night. Okongwu was elbowed by Celtics guard Jaylen Brown as Brown possessed the ball in the fourth quarter of a 117-106 Hawks’ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!De Kock hundred in his 100th T20 leads South Africa to series win over West Indies
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
CENTURION, South Africa (AP) — Quinton de Kock celebrated his 100th Twenty20 international with a century as he powered South Africa to a seven-wicket victory over the West Indies on Thursday. De Kock hit a career-best 115 off 49 balls with a borrowed bat from Dewald Brevis. Ryan Rickelton finished the rout with a career-best ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Europa League games underway as teams honor PAOK fans who died in crash
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Six direct places in the Europa League round of 16 are up for grabs and 11 teams remain in contention for the five last spots in the knockout stage in the final round of the opening phase on Thursday. Only leader Lyon and second-place Aston Villa have already qualified for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets sign nine-time All-Star Craig Kimbrel to minor league deal with invitation to spring training
By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets signed reliever Craig Kimbrel to a minor league contract Thursday with an invitation to big league spring training, giving the nine-time All-Star an opportunity to pitch for his 10th different team should he make the club. The 37-year-old Kimbrel was 0-1 with a 2.25 ERA while pitching ... Read More »
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