National Sports
Morocco is hosting yet another Women’s Africa Cup. Here are the groups
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Morocco will host another Women’s Africa Cup of Nations less than a year after it hosted the last edition and just two months after it hosted the ongoing men’s tournament. The 16th Women’s Africa Cup will be the third successive edition hosted by the kingdom, with the March 17–April 3 tournament ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flag football becomes NCAA emerging sport for women, Nebraska announces varsity program
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
Flag football has been added to the NCAA’s Emerging Sports for Women program and four other women’s sports were elevated to championship status, the NCAA announced Friday. Flag football has been one of the fastest-growing sports at the youth, high school and collegiate levels and will debut as an Olympic sport for men and women ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ACC more than survived, it thrived. Miami in the College Football Playoff final is proof
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — The Power 4 conference that didn’t get its champion into the College Football Playoff has a team that tied for second playing in the CFP’s national title game. So much for the demise of the Atlantic Coast Conference. The league that looked most vulnerable a few short years ago when the latest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!E-bike battery causes fire that sent 2 people to hospital: Edmonton fire officials
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
EDMONTON — A blaze that broke out this week at an Edmonton highrise forcing dozens from their homes was caused by a lithium ion battery from an electric bike, officials said as they warned of an increase in these kinds of fires. Assistant Deputy Chief Justin Lallemand of Edmonton Fire Rescue Services said the apartment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caleb Williams presents an elusive challenge for Jared Verse, Rams’ defense in their playoff meeting
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Jared Verse begins to elaborate on the methodology of sacking Caleb Williams, it’s quickly obvious the Los Angeles Rams star edge rusher has been thinking about this monumental task quite a bit. “You just have to keep rushing,” Verse said. “You have to keep running. Honestly, once you get your ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miami Marlins claim right-hander Osvaldo Bido off waivers from Tampa Bay Rays
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins claimed right-hander Osvaldo Bido off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. Bido was designated for assignment Monday along with infielder Tsung-Che Cheng to make room on the 40-man roster after the Rays acquired infielder Brett Wisely and left-hander Ken Waldichuk from Atlanta. The 30-year-old Bido spent seven ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A timeline of Bo Bichette’s time with Blue Jays as star infielder joins Mets
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
TORONTO — Bo Bichette waved goodbye to the Toronto Blue Jays by signing a three-year, US$126-million contract with the New York Mets in free agency Friday, an Associated Press source said. The star infielder spent the first seven seasons of his big-league career with Canada’s only MLB franchise. Here’s a timeline of his key moments ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michigan’s Rod Moore granted 6th season by NCAA, bringing 2-time All-Big Ten safety back to team
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Rod Moore, a two-time All-Big Ten safety and two-time captain at Michigan, has been granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA. The football program announced on social media Thursday night that Moore would return next season. Moore was limited to three games last season, attempting to come back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chargers’ Jesse Minter and Rams’ Nate Scheelhaase interview for Browns head coach position
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter and Rams passing game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase interviewed with the Cleveland Browns for their head coaching vacancy on Friday. Minter has been with the Chargers for two seasons after two years as defensive coordinator at the University of Michigan. The Bolts were fifth in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Duce Robinson determined to lead Florida State’s rebuild after back-to-back losing seasons
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Duce Robinson could have left Florida State after a 1,000-yard season. He also felt like he couldn’t leave after a 5-7 season. Just a few hours into the new year, the All-Atlantic Coast Conference first-team receiver made his announcement: After flirting with entering the NFL draft early, Robinson would come back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Surging Sabres bring back memories of the franchise’s success of 20 years ago
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — It was reunion week in Buffalo, offering Lindy Ruff an opportunity to reminisce about the franchise’s memorable past, and provide a glimpse into what could well be a bright future. Among the laughs and stories the Sabres’ winningest coach shared with members of the 2005-06 team, and the bottle of Russian ... Read More »
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