National Sports
Djokovic one away from 400 Grand Slam match wins; Wawrinka makes history
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka made it a day for the ages at the Australian Open. Djokovic improved to 399 wins in Grand Slam matches with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Francesco Maestrelli on Thursday, making the 38-year-old, 24-time major winner just one shy of becoming the first player ever ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!La Liga to hold a minute of silence before games for victims of train crashes
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — La Liga will hold a minute of silence before this weekend’s matches in memory of the victims of the two deadly train accidents in the country in the past week. At least 43 people were killed in southern Spain last Sunday when a high-speed train jumped the track and caused a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Naomi Osaka tones down her walk-on outfit. Turns up the heat at Australian Open
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — From fashion to friction, Naomi Osaka’s first two rounds at the Australian Open couldn’t have been more different. Osaka ended Sorana Cirstea’s farewell to the Australian Open in a tense 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 win at Margaret Court Arena on Thursday night. Cirstea’s parting shot was at the net. The pair barely ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michigan coach Kim Barnes Arico reflects on bittersweet return to New Jersey without her dad
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Coming home to New Jersey this week was bittersweet for Michigan coach Kim Barnes Arico. She always looked forward to coaching in the Garden State as it would be a chance to see her family, including her dad, George. Barnes Arico had around 100 family members and friends at the No. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pospisil’s heavy-hitting return a bright spot in Flames’ loss to Penguins
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
CALGARY — Martin Pospisil’s long-awaited season debut was one of the few bright spots on an otherwise dreary night for the Calgary Flames on Wednesday. In a listless 4-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, Pospisil threw a game-high five hits as he returned from a concussion that had sidelined him all season. “I thought Marty ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canucks snap skid as veterans respond to coach Adam Foote’s call out team
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
VANCOUVER — Two nights after being called out by head coach Adam Foote, the veteran players on the Vancouver Canucks responded. Brock Boeser, David Kampf and Jake DeBrusk each had two-point nights as the Canucks overcame an early 2-0 deficit to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 and snap an 11-game winless streak Wednesday. “It’s big, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘It’s going to be … loud’: Maple Leafs ready for Marner’s return to Toronto
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
TORONTO — Mitch Marner heard boos from the Maple Leafs’ travelling fans last week in Sin City. The Vegas Golden Knights winger might need ear plugs Friday night. The star forward will return to Toronto as a member of the opposition for the first time since bolting the Original Six franchise — one he cheered ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McIlroy makes double bogey in 73 and opens Dubai Desert Classic 8 shots behind Molinari
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Rory McIlroy took a double-bogey seven in a 1-over opening round of 73 to start the Dubai Desert Classic trailing eight shots behind clubhouse leader Francesco Molinari on Thursday. Playing the 18th hole as the ninth of his round, McIlroy’s chip approach for his third shot pitched in front ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conte: Napoli should be ‘angry’ as they head to Juventus after Champions League misery
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
MILAN (AP) — Napoli players are making life difficult for themselves and face an uphill struggle in Europe and at home. Coach Antonio Conte was fuming after Napoli could only draw against 10-man Copenhagen on Tuesday to leave it on the brink of Champions League elimination, saying he and his players should be “angry and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wawrinka, 40, makes history in Australian Open after grueling 4 1/2-hour match
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Stan Wawrinka had to dig deep to edge Arthur Gea in a 4 1/2-hour, five-set epic to become the first man 40 or older to reach the third round of a Grand Slam since the 1978 Australian Open. Fittingly, it was the longest match at the 2026 Australian Open, Wawrinka’s last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leaders Aston Villa, Lyon and Midtjylland aim for away wins in Europa League
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
ISTANBUL (AP) — The Europa League returns after a break with a leading trio of Aston Villa, Lyon and Midtjylland seeking away wins to close on automatic qualification to the round of 16 on Thursday. The three are tied on points from five wins and a loss with two games to go in the league ... Read More »
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