Former England coach Kevin Keegan diagnosed with cancer, says family
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Kevin Keegan, the former England player and coach, has been diagnosed with cancer, his family said Wednesday. The 74-year-old Keegan was recently admitted to the hospital after presenting abdominal symptoms and has undergone further tests. “These investigations have revealed a diagnosis of cancer, for which Kevin will undergo treatment,” read a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Napoli fights back but draws 2-2 against Hellas Verona in Serie A setback
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — Title-chasing Napoli was surprisingly held to a 2-2 draw at home by relegation-threatened Hellas Verona on Wednesday but it could have been worse for the defending champion. Antonio Conte’s team found itself 2-0 down at halftime before fighting back in the second half. Napoli was left in third before first-place Inter Milan’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Saskatchewan Roughriders earn top grades in CFLPA report cards
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
TORONTO — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats, among the CFL’s top teams last season, have earned the distinction of being its best franchise off the field. Hamilton, which finished atop the East Division in 2025, received five As and five Bs in the CFL Players’ Association’s second annual team report cards, which were released Wednesday. The top ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Diallo upset by wildcard Wong in second round of Hong Kong Open
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
HONG KONG — Canadian tennis player Gabriel Diallo was eliminated in the second round of the Hong Kong Open on Wednesday after he was upset 1-6, 7-5, 7-5 by local wildcard Coleman Wong. Montreal’s Diallo, who was seeded sixth at the ATP 250 event, won 81 per cent of first-serve points and didn’t face break ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL sees 2nd-highest regular season average viewership since 1988 at 18.7 million, up 10% from 2024
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
The NFL averaged 18.7 million viewers per game during the regular season, the second-highest since audience averages began being kept in 1988. The per-game average on TV and digital platforms was a 10% increase from last season’s 17.5 million and up 7% from 2023, according to the league and Nielsen. It also was just off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US to face Colombia, Argentina and Canada in 11th SheBelieves Cup
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
The U.S. women’s team will host Canada, Argentina and Colombia in the annual SheBelieves Cup this March. The round-robin tournament will be played as double-headers in three cities: Nashville, Tennessee; Columbus, Ohio; and Harrison, New Jersey. The U.S. finale at Sports Illustrated Stadium will include a ceremony for New Jersey native Tobin Heath, a two-time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. Lions release defensive back Carter so he can pursue NFL opportunities
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions released Robert Carter Jr., on Wednesday to allow the American defensive back to pursue NFL opportunities. The five-foot-10, 175-pound Carter appeared in 18 regular-season games in 2025, his first in the CFL. He recorded five interceptions and one forced fumble while scoring a defensive touchdown for the Lions. Carter has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s world junior bronze medal win positive for most Proline players
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
It wasn’t gold, but Canada’s finish at the world junior hockey championship resonated well with Proline bettors Monday. Canada defeated Finland 6-3 in Minnesota to earn the bronze medal. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., 53 per cent of Proline players had the Canadians coming away with the bronze medal while 71 per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Finnish prodigy Hallberg leads night slalom: Can he end Finland’s World Cup drought?
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
MADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO, Italy (AP) — Finnish prodigy Eduard Hallberg will aim for a first World Cup men’s victory for his country in nearly 20 years as he led after the opening run of a night slalom Wednesday. Hallberg leads Swiss racer Tanguy Nef by 0.17 seconds, with Olympic champion Clément Noël 0.23 off the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Neymar extends contract with Santos until the end of 2026
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil forward Neymar has extended his contract with Santos until the end of 2026. The 33-year-old striker, who is hoping to play at next summer’s World Cup, rejoined Santos one year ago and despite some injury struggles helped his boyhood club avoid relegation from Brazil’s top-flight division. His contract was set ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran winger Derrick Etienne Jr. signs new contract with Toronto FC
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
TORONTO — Toronto FC has signed veteran winger Derrick Etienne Jr. to a new contract through 2026 with club options for 2027 and 2027-28 (when Major League Soccer switches to a summer-to-spring schedule). The 29-year-old Haiti international, who made US$745,566 last season, was one of eight players whose 2026 contract options were declined by TFC ... Read More »
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