Spinners lead Sri Lanka to victory over England in ODI series opener
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka spinners thrived in favorable conditions at home to beat England by 19 runs Thursday in the opening game of three-match ODI series. With star spinner Wanindu Hasaranga rested, legspinner Jeffrey Vandersay (2-39) and leftarm spinner Dunith Wellalage (2-41) picked up key wickets on a conducive slow pitch to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Divide between U.S. striker Josh Sargent and Norwich City intensifies as TFC watches
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
It appears that the divide between striker Josh Sargent, a reported Toronto FC transfer target, and Norwich City has intensified. Sky Sports News reports that the 25-year-old U.S. international had a “heated row” with Norwich sporting director Ben Knapper after being called into a meeting with coach Philippe Clement. Sky says Sargent walked out of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man United confirms Brazil international Casemiro will leave the club at end of season
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Casemiro will leave Manchester United at the end of the season, the Premier League club said Thursday. The Brazil international’s contract will expire after four years at Old Trafford in which he won the FA Cup and English League Cup. “I will carry Manchester United with me throughout my entire life,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olympic ice dancers Zingas and Kolesnik lead American sweep in rhythm dance at Four Continents
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
Olympic ice dancers Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik led an American sweep of the rhythm portion of the ice dance competition on the opening day of the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships on Thursday in Beijing. The recently-crowned U.S. silver medalists, Zingas and Kolesnik scored 79.97 points for their rhythm dance to edge Caroline Parsons ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bob Costas returning to NBC to host `Sunday Night Baseball` pregame show
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
Baseball is returning to NBC and so is Bob Costas, The network announced on Thursday that Costas will host its “Sunday Night Baseball” pregame show. He will anchor NBC’s coverage of a season opener when the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers host Arizona on Thursday, March 26. “We’re trying to make ‘Sunday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medalist among 7 athletes caught doping in fresh tests from 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Seven athletes from the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, including one bronze medalist, tested positive for doping in fresh analysis of their samples, the International Testing Agency said on Thursday. The athletes caught include weightlifting medalist Aurimas Didzbalis of Lithuania and sprinter Ivet Lalova of Bulgaria, who placed eighth in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Springboks and All Blacks taking rivalry to the US for the first time
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
BALTIMORE (AP) — South Africa and New Zealand are taking international rugby’s greatest rivalry to the United States for the first time. They revealed on Thursday they will play their fourth and final test this year in Baltimore, Maryland, on Sept. 12. It’s at M&T Bank Stadium, the 71,000-seat home of the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC takes 32 players to training camp in Spain, including top young talent
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
Toronto FC has taken 32 players to its training camp in Spain, including 24 players currently on a first-team contract. The camp roster also includes four TFC 2 or academy players, two draft picks and two trialists. Forward Hugo Mbongue, a former TFC player, and goalkeeper Zakaria Nakhly are the trialists in camp at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Heated Rivalry’ stars named Olympic torchbearers for Milan Cortina Games
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
MILAN — The stars of the popular Canadian hockey drama “Heated Rivalry” are headed to the Olympics. Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will be among the torchbearers carrying the Olympic flame for the Milan Cortina Games in February. Williams plays Shane Hollander and Storrie plays Ilya Rozanov in the Crave-produced show. Hollander and Rozanov are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran defensive lineman Jefferson agrees to one-year extension with Blue Bombers
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
WINNIPEG — Defensive end Willie Jefferson agreed to a one-year extension with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday. Jefferson was slated to become a free agent next month. Jefferson, 34, enters his seventh season with Winnipeg and 12th in the CFL. The six-foot-seven, 244-pound Texan appeared in 17 regular-season games in 2025, recording 15 tackles, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senegal coach Pape Thiaw defends his team’s walkoff during the Africa Cup final
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has defended his team’s walkoff during the Africa Cup of Nations final, saying it was an emotional decision taken in the chaos of the moment. Last Sunday, Senegal left the field in stoppage time when Morocco was awarded a penalty, just moments after a potential trophy-winning Senegal ... Read More »
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