National Sports
Algeria’s Amoura regrets mocking Congo’s Lumumba statue fan at Africa Cup
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Algeria player Mohamed Amoura says he meant no disrespect after he appeared to mock the statuesque Congo supporter paying tribute to slain independence hero Patrice Lumumba at the Africa Cup of Nations. During his celebrations after Algeria’s dramatic 1-0 win over Congo on Tuesday, Amoura mimicked the fan’s posture with his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!9 FanDuel network teams end deals, MLB prepared to produce and distribute broadcasts
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Nine Major League Baseball teams have terminated their deals with the FanDuel Sports Network to carry their local broadcasts, and Commissioner Rob Manfred said MLB is prepared to produce and distribute the telecasts. Main Street Sports Group, which operates the FanDuel networks, did not make its December payment to the St. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Slot unhappy with Martinelli after Bradley incident in Arsenal-Liverpool match
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Liverpool manager Arne Slot was unhappy with the conduct of Gabriel Martinelli after the Arsenal winger bundled injured defender Conor Bradley off the field in the final seconds of the teams’ 0-0 draw in the Premier League on Thursday. Bradley was writhing around in pain near the sideline after landing awkwardly on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matthew Stafford looks to avenge loss to Panthers as Rams seek 2nd Super Bowl title in 5 years
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Matthew Stafford arrived at training camp in July unsure if he would even play football this season due to a back injury. But after an MVP-type season that included a league-leading 4,707 passing yards and 46 touchdown passes, Stafford has the Los Angeles Rams (12-5) poised to make a run at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Twins general manager Thad Levine joins Brewers as special adviser
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Former Minnesota Twins general manager Thad Levine has joined the Milwaukee Brewers organization as a special adviser. Levine spent eight seasons with the Twins and left at the end of the 2024 campaign. The Twins reached the playoffs in four of his eight seasons. The 54-year-old joins a Brewers organization seeking its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!GM Chris Ballard plans to spend offseason finding solutions to Colts late-season woes
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard skipped the excuses during his end of season news conference. He refused to blame the franchise’s second-half collapse and five-year playoff drought on injuries — or anything else. Instead, Ballard said he intends to spend this offseason finding solutions for Indy’s continual late-season failures. “In ’21, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennis Kenya admits to error in granting a wildcard after player’s performance goes viral
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Tennis Kenya acknowledged it erred in granting an Egyptian player entry to a professional tournament after video of her dismal performance that included 20 double faults circulated on social media. The 21-year-old player, Hajar Abdelkader, was given a wildcard entry and lost 6-0, 6-0 in 37 minutes in a first-round match ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagles host 49ers in wild-card round as they seek a repeat Super Bowl title
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Eagles declared from the first day of training camp and throughout another season that included an NFC East title that the word “repeat” is not part of the locker-room vernacular for the 2024 Super Bowl champions. “We’re not defending nothing,” offensive lineman Jordan Mailata said. However the Eagles want to spin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sadovsky, Gogolev set for final showdown with Canadian men’s Olympic spot at stake
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
GATINEAU — It’s the final showdown for Roman Sadovsky and Stephen Gogolev — and the stakes couldn’t be higher. The two Canadian skaters are locked in a battle to represent the Maple Leaf at the Olympics, becoming incidental travel companions along the way. From Boston and Germany to Saskatoon and Helsinki, Sadovsky and Gogolev have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AC Milan saved by Genoa’s missed penalty in dramatic 1-1 draw
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — AC Milan missed the chance to close in on Serie A leader Inter Milan as it was held to a 1-1 draw at home with relegation-threatened Genoa on Thursday. And it could have been worse for the Rossoneri as Genoa missed a penalty with virtually the last kick of the match, after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!San Francisco 49ers face Philadelphia Eagles in NFC wild-card playoff game
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
San Francisco (12-5) at Philadelphia (11-6) Sunday, 4:30 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL Odds: Eagles by 4 1/2. Against the Spread: 49ers 11-6; Eagles 10-7 Series record: 49ers lead 21-15-1 Last meeting: San Francisco QB Brock Purdy threw for 314 yards and four touchdowns in a 42-19 win over the Eagles in Philadelphia on Dec. ... Read More »
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