National Sports
Liberty football coach Jamey Chadwell recovering from surgery for serious medical condition
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Liberty coach Jamey Chadwell is recovering from surgery for a “serious but treatable medical condition” that was detected before the season, the school said Friday. In a statement, the school said Chadwell underwent a successful procedure earlier this week to address the condition. Chadwell is expected to resume regular duties before the Flames start spring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian international Janine Sonis traded to expansion side Denver Summit FC
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
DENVER — The expansion Denver Summit have acquired Canadian international Janine Sonis in a trade with Racing Louisville in exchange for up to US$$160,000 in intraleague transfer funds. The 31-year-old Sonis, who was set to enter the final year of her Louisville contract, has signed a new deal through the 2028 NWSL season. The move ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tottenham’s Cristian Romero handed extra one-match suspension
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham’s Cristian Romero was suspended for one extra match and fined 50,000 pounds ($67,000) on Friday following his sending off against Liverpool last month. The Argentina defender admitted a charge of “failing to leave the field of play promptly and/or behaving in a confrontational and/or aggressive manner towards the referee” late in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ivory Coast teen Yan Diomande unfazed by 100-million transfer speculation
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
MARRAKECH, Morocco (AP) — Ivory Coast teenager Yan Diomande is remarkably unfazed by reports he could be a 100-million-euro ($116 million) signing for one of Europe’s biggest clubs. The 19-year-old Diomande has made an impressive start to the Africa Cup of Nations and says he is fully focused on helping the Elephants defend their title. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tottenham’s Cristian Romero handed one-match suspension
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham’s Cristian Romero was suspended for one match and fined 50,000 pounds ($67,000) on Friday for his sending off against Liverpool last month. The Argentina defender admitted a charge of “failing to leave the field of play promptly and/or behaving in a confrontational and/or aggressive manner towards the referee” when red-carded late ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL fines Florida’s Anton Lundell for high-sticking Montreal’s Alexandre Texier
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
NEW YORK — Florida Panthers forward Anton Lundell has been fined $5,000 for high-sticking Montreal Canadiens forward Alexandre Texier, the NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced Friday. The fine is the maximum allowable under the league’s collective bargaining agreement. The incident occurred at 16:51 of the second period of Thursday’s game in Montreal. Lundell was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Darts phenom Luke Littler signs sponsorship deal worth a reported $27M
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Luke Littler has signed what has been described as the biggest sponsorship deal in darts history, worth a reported 20 million pounds (nearly $27 million). The 18-year-old reigning two-time world champion ’s deal with British company Target Darts was announced on Friday. No figures were disclosed but Britain’s Press Association said the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two top-division soccer games in Germany called off amid heavy snow
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Two top-division German soccer games were called off Friday as heavy snow made stadiums unsafe. St. Pauli’s Bundesliga game Saturday against Leipzig was postponed as the city of Hamburg in northern Germany struggled with heavy snow, and more was expected. Hours later, the league confirmed that Werder Bremen’s game with Hoffenheim, also scheduled for Saturday, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jon-Eric Sullivan finalizing deal to become Miami Dolphins GM, AP source says
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jon-Eric Sullivan is finalizing a deal to join the Dolphins as their general manager, making the former Green Bay Packers executive the first key piece in Miami’s organizational reboot, a person with knowledge of the hiring told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Al-Attiyah regains Dakar Rally lead and Sanders’ penalty gives Brabec motorbike win
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Nasser Al-Attiyah regained the lead of the Dakar Rally after blasting the first all-sand stage of the race on Friday. After the neutralized zone, five-time champion Al-Attiyah dominated the second half of the 331-kilometer stage between Hail and Riyadh, increasing his lead from nine seconds to nearly three minutes at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Montréal adds veteran striker Daniel Rios on free-agent deal
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
MONTREAL — CF Montréal acquired free-agent forward Daniel Ríos on Friday, signing the veteran striker to a deal for the 2026 season with options that could keep him with the club through the 2027-28 campaign. Rios spent last season with Vancouver Whitecaps on loan from Club Deportivo Guadalajara, recording three goals and three assists in ... Read More »
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