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Ottawa Senators agree to one-year contract with veteran goaltender James Reimer
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators signed veteran goaltender James Reimer to a one-year contract on Monday. The one-way deal with an average annual value of US$850,000 is for the remainder of the 2025-26 season, the team said in a statement. Ottawa’s regular starting netminder, Linus Ullmark, has been on a personal leave for the last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unfair to describe Arsenal as ‘Set Piece FC,’ says Chelsea coach Rosenior
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Newly installed Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior rejected the notion that Arsenal was “taking the game back in time” by focusing heavily on set plays under Mikel Arteta. “I don’t know who’s calling them ‘Set Piece FC’ — I’m definitely not,” Rosenior said Monday, two days out from the teams’ first-leg meeting in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FIFA deepens World Cup ties to betting industry with deal that includes streaming games
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA deepened its commercial ties to the betting industry Monday in a four-year deal that will let some gambling operators livestream World Cup games this year. The deal with data provider Stats Perform — with brands including soccer statistics specialist Opta — runs through 2029 for most FIFA competitions “to distribute official ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aston Villa signs 17-year-old striker Brian Madjo from Metz in reported $14M deal
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Aston Villa signed Luxembourg striker Brian Madjo from French club Metz on Monday to strengthen its attacking options. Neither club disclosed the fee for Madjo. British and French media reported the deal was worth 12 million euros ($14 million). Madjo, who completed the transfer on his 17th birthday, was born in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With McKenna as the top prospect, NHL chooses Buffalo Sabres to host draft in June, AP source says
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — With highly prized prospect Gavin McKenna as the centerpiece, the NHL has selected the Buffalo Sabres to host its annual draft in June, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke late last week on condition of anonymity because the league had yet to reveal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Variawa’s incredible comeback snatches stage in Dakar Rally and Benavides rides to another win
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
WADI AD-DAWASIR, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saood Variawa snatched stage eight from South African compatriot Henk Lategan by three seconds after an impressive comeback drive in the Dakar Rally on Monday. Variawa, only 20 and driving in his third Dakar, started 26th and was in sixth place with 100 kilometers to go in the 483-kilometer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rule change makes Semenyo available for Man City in League Cup semis and irks Newcastle
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — New signing Antoine Semenyo is available to play for Manchester City in the English League Cup semifinals because of a recent rule change — and that hasn’t gone down well at Newcastle. Semenyo has already played for Bournemouth in the League Cup, having come on as a substitute in its 2-0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Simeone apologizes to Vinícius and Real Madrid president after heated Super Cup clash
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone apologized to Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez and forward Vinícius Júnior on Monday after arguing with the player during a Spanish Super Cup match. Simeone and Vinícius provoked each other during Madrid’s 2-1 win over Atletico in the Super Cup semifinals in Saudi Arabia on Thursday. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rolland Courbis, a passionate figure in French soccer, dies at 72
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Former Marseille coach Rolland Courbis, a charismatic figure of French soccer who later became a prominent pundit, has died, his employer said on Monday. He was 72. RMC radio did not disclose the cause of the death in a statement released in agreement with Courbis’ family. Born in Marseille, Courbis came through ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Muhammad Ali will be honored with a commemorative US postage stamp
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
Muhammad Ali once joked that he should be a postage stamp because “that’s the only way I’ll ever get licked.” Now, the three-time heavyweight champion’s quip is becoming reality. Widely regarded as the most famous and influential boxer of all time, and a cultural force who fused athletic brilliance with political conviction and showmanship, Ali ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Organizers condemn ‘unacceptable behavior of players and officials’ after fighting at Africa Cup
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Organizers of the Africa Cup of Nations have condemned the “unacceptable behavior of players and officials” and is reviewing video evidence of journalists fighting after the quarterfinal between Algeria and Nigeria. The Confederation of African Football said Monday it was also investigating match incidents during the quarterfinal between Cameroon and host ... Read More »
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