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Yates quits cycling after career that included Vuelta and Giro titles
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — British rider Simon Yates announced his immediate retirement from cycling on Wednesday, ending a career that included overall victories at the Spanish Vuelta and last year’s Giro d’Italia as well as stage wins at the Tour de France. “This may come as a surprise to many, but it is not a decision ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lategan’s daring drive secures stage win in Dakar Rally and Schareina goes back to back
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
ALULA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — South African driver Henk Lategan crushed the first half of the marathon stage out of AlUla in the Dakar Rally on Wednesday. Lategan, last year’s runner-up, celebrated his fifth career Dakar stage win after leading the 452-kilometer special with sandy canyons and stony plateaus from the 57-kilometer time check. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tim Hortons inks partnerships with Canadian Olympic, Paralympic committees
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
TORONTO — Tim Hortons might be synonymous with hockey but this year, it’s clinching a new sporting title: Olympic sponsor. The café giant revealed Wednesday that it’s backing Canada’s national squad after signing its first ever partnership with the Canadian Olympic Committee. That the two national icons had never teamed up in this way before ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!World Cup qualification shines as new objective for Congo after Africa Cup
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — The World Cup glitters as a new objective for Congo after its elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations. Algeria substitute Adil Boulbina’s last-gasp extra-time rocket ended Congo’s Africa Cup hopes in the last 16 on Tuesday, but the Leopards’ attention has quickly switched to a bigger prize. “We must thoroughly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Host nation Italy sets ambitious medal target for Winter Olympics despite athlete injuries
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — Italy will be hoping to deliver on and off the snow and ice at its home Olympics. The host nation is keen to put on a spectacular Winter Games but also wants success in terms of medals. Italian Olympic Committee president Luciano Buonfiglio has set a minimum target of 19 medals at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italian basketball team left with 1 player on court and forced to forfeit European game
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
MIES, Switzerland (AP) — An Italian basketball team was left with just one player on court during a European game on Tuesday, leading to an automatic loss and elimination from the competition. Trapani Shark, which is reportedly experiencing financial problems, turned up for a playoff game against Israeli opponent Hapoel Netanel Holon in Bulgaria in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Why 2025 is the year of the first-round quarterback in the NFL
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
The 2025 NFL season was dominated by first-round quarterbacks with old veterans like Matthew Stafford and a new generation featuring Drake Maye and Caleb Williams taking center stage. The playoffs should be no different with a record-tying 12 of the 14 teams that qualified for the postseason set to use a first-round pick as their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Strasbourg appoints Gary O’Neil as coach following Liam Rosenior’s Chelsea move
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
STRASBOURG, France (AP) — French league club Strasbourg appointed Gary O’Neil as coach on Wednesday in succession to Liam Rosenior, who left for Chelsea. O’Neil has been without a club since he was fired by Wolves in December 2024 with the team in the Premier League relegation zone. The 42-year-old Englishman previously coached Bournemouth, where ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No snow, no problem: The plastic slope surrounded by sheep that produced Britain’s top skier
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
PENDLE, England (AP) — Nestled in the rolling countryside of Ribble Valley in northwest England is a modest ski slope about 140 meters (yards) long, 10 meters wide and surrounded by roaming sheep. It’s a gentle hill, featuring three tiny inclines at the start and a mostly flat section to finish. In parts, grass protrudes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers snipers continue to feast on Predators
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
EDMONTON — Seeing the Nashville Predators on the calendar seems to always give the Edmonton Oilers and their star players some extra jump. Connor McDavid scored three goals, including one on a penalty shot, and Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists as the Oilers came away with a 6-2 victory over the Predators ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets remain confident they’ll pull out of nosedive as losing streak hits 10 games
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
WINNIPEG — Even though their losing streak has reached double digits, Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel and his players weren’t throwing their arms up in despair. Instead, a 10th consecutive loss (0-6-4) after falling 4-3 to the Vegas Golden Knights in overtime on Tuesday will make the Jets dig in deeper and keep hoping ... Read More »
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