Endrick thanks former coach Ancelotti for his advice after joining Lyon on loan from Real Madrid
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Brazilian forward Endrick took advice from his former Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti before joining French club Lyon on loan for the rest of the season. The 19-year-old Endrick burst onto the scene under Ancelotti’s guidance but has hardly played this season for Xabi Alonso, who replaced Ancelotti. “Yes, I spoke to Carlo about it. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 23 Georgia’s high-scoring offense enjoys strong start in SEC opener despite rebounding concerns
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — An overtime win over Auburn in its Southeastern Conference opening game showed No. 23 Georgia’s high-scoring offense is no fluke. It also showed Georgia’s three-guard lineup presents rebounding challenges that must be addressed as the Bulldogs prepare for Tuesday night’s game at No. 22 Florida. Georgia (13-1, 1-0 SEC) opened its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: Canada falls to Czechia again at world juniors
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Canada will play for bronze at the world junior hockey championship. Tomas Poletin scored with 1:14 left in the third period as Czechia ended Canadian gold-medal dreams for a third straight year with a 6-4 victory in the semifinals at the men’s under-20 tournament Sunday. Vojtech Cihar had two goals, including one into the empty ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rising star Diallo headlines Canadian roster for Davis Cup tie against Brazil
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
TORONTO — Rising star Gabriel Diallo headlines the five-man roster for Canada’s Davis Cup qualifier against Brazil next month at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. Diallo, the world No. 40 from Montreal, will be joined on the squad by Liam Draxl of Newmarket, Ont., Alexis Galarneau of Laval, Que., Nicolas Arsenault of Richmond ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joe Schoen will return as New York Giants general manager
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Joe Schoen will return as New York Giants general manager, team owners John Mara and Steve Tisch announced Monday. Mara and Tisch gave Schoen a vote of confidence in November when firing coach Brian Daboll midway through the regime’s fourth season in charge. The Giants were 2-8 at that time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy fired after 1 month and 6 losses
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — After six losses and one month, Wilfried Nancy’s brief and disastrous time as Celtic manager is over. Just 33 days since he left Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer for Celtic, the club said Monday it “has decided to terminate the contract of manager Wilfried Nancy, with immediate effect.” Paul Tisdale ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillies hire Don Mattingly as bench coach, reuniting him with GM son Preston
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies hired former Dodgers and Marlins manager Don Mattingly as a bench coach on Rob Thomson’s staff. Mattingly is reuniting in Philadelphia with his son, Preston, who is Philadelphia’s general manager. Mattingly will be spending his 23rd straight season as a major league manager and coach, including the last three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trail running legend Kilian Jornet advises beginners to enjoy the view and go easy
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Hikers navigating rugged terrain may have noticed more people speeding along the same trail while leaping over rocks and roots like two-legged mountain goats. Trail running has exploded in popularity in recent years. The sport encompasses everything from off-road jogs on unpaved coastal paths to alpine ultra-marathons. Extreme versions are known ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Micah Johnson retires as a player to become Riders defensive line coach
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
REGINA — Micah Johnson is entering the CFL coaching ranks. The veteran defensive lineman retired after 13 CFL seasons Monday but will remain with the Grey Cup-champion Saskatchewan Roughriders as their defensive line coach. Johnson, 37, capped his CFL playing career by helping Saskatchewan win the 2025 Grey Cup. The six-foot-one, 255-pound American was a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavericks, Rockets headed to China in October to play pair of preseason games
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
The NBA is going back to China next season, as expected, announcing Monday that the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets will play a pair of preseason games at the gambling hub of Macao in October. The games, like the preseason ones this season between Brooklyn and Phoenix, will be played at Macao’s Venetian Arena, which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!West Ham signs Lazio striker Castellanos as ‘key target’ for under pressure coach Nuno
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — West Ham signed Lazio striker Valentine “Taty” Castellanos on Monday in a move credited to under pressure coach Nuno Espírito Santo. In a potential sign of support for Nuno, the statement announcing Castellanos said he had been “identified as a key target by head coach Nuno Espírito Santo.” In an interview on ... Read More »
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