National Sports
Conor Gallagher joins Tottenham from Atletico Madrid for $46M with World Cup looming
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Conor Gallagher returned to English soccer by signing for Tottenham from Atletico Madrid on Wednesday for a reported 40 million euros ($46.5 million), in a move that could ignite his hopes of playing at the World Cup. The 25-year-old midfielder left Chelsea for Atletico in the summer of 2024, mainly to help ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens sign Alexandre Texier to two-year, US$5M contract extension
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens signed forward Alexandre Texier to a two-year, US$5-million contract extension Wednesday. Texier joined the Canadiens on a one-year, $1-million deal on Nov. 23 after the St. Louis Blues terminated his contract. The 26-year-old from France has impressed in Montreal with seven goals and nine assists through 25 games, after registering ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diversity still a major issue at the Winter Olympics. The US is making some strides
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) — When USA Bobsled and Skeleton unveils its Olympic rosters, the most likely scenario is that either eight or nine women will wind up competing for that federation on the ice at the Milan Cortina Winter Games. Most of those sliders will almost certainly be women of color. By the time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mitchell’s unbeaten 131 powers New Zealand to ODI series-leveling win over India
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
RAJKOT, India (AP) — Daryl Mitchell scored 131 not out off 117 balls as New Zealand beat India by seven wickets in the second one-day international to draw level in the three-match series Wednesday. Mitchell’s eighth ODI hundred helped the Black Caps score 286-3 in 47.3 overs — in reply to India’s 284-7 (50 overs). ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grizzlies center Zach Edey to miss another 6 weeks with injured ankle
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies announced Wednesday center Zach Edey will miss another six weeks to recover from a stress reaction in his left ankle that has sidelined him since Dec. 7. Brandon Clarke and Scotty Pippen Jr. are expected to return to play in four to six weeks, but Edey’s ankle appears ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pogba’s World Cup dream fades as injuries take toll on former France star
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
MONACO (AP) — Paul Pogba is still hoping to play at this year’s World Cup, but it’s not looking good for the former France star. The 32-year-old midfielder, whose former clubs include Manchester United and Juventus, joined Monaco on a two-year contract last summer in a bid to relaunch a career derailed by injuries and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Corus revenue slumps in first quarter as Blue Jays help drive TV ad dollars to Rogers
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays’ World Series run last fall spurred massive audiences for Rogers’ broadcasts, but rival Corus Entertainment Inc. says that meant it saw fewer ad dollars. “Sports, particularly the Blue Jays playoff run in September and October, contributed to a temporary but significant shift in audience behaviour,” Corus chief executive John ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dolphins interview Kevin Stefanski for coaching vacancy
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Former Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski has interviewed with the Miami Dolphins for their head coaching vacancy. The Dolphins began reaching out to candidates after hiring Jon-Eric Sullivan as their general manager last week, a day after firing coach Mike McDaniel following four seasons. Miami interviewed Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UK government urges police official to quit over ban of Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — The U.K.’s home secretary on Wednesday urged the head of one of the country’s leading police forces to resign following a report on how fans from Israeli soccer team Maccabi Tel Aviv were banned from a match against Premier League side Aston Villa in Birmingham last year. Shabana Mahmood told lawmakers that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Absolute legend’: American NHLers reflect with Patrick Kane on the brink of history
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
Jack Hughes looked around the room. USA Hockey was holding a summer orientation session for the country’s NHL stars ahead of the league’s Olympic return. “There’s 44 guys there,” Hughes, a centre for the New Jersey Devils, recalled of that late-August gathering. “And probably like 35 of them, their favourite player growing up was Patrick ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!American international Sam Coffey signs for Man City
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — United States midfielder Sam Coffey joined Manchester City from the Portland Thorns on Wednesday, signing a 3 1/2-year contract. The fee was worth a reported $800,000. Coffey, who won Olympic gold and the SheBelieves Cup with the USWNT, was described by City as one of the best players in the world. ... Read More »
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