National Sports
Son of late Fiorentina owner Rocco Commisso takes over club
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Rocco Commisso’s son, Giuseppe, was appointed to succeed him as Fiorentina president on Tuesday — ensuring that the New York-based family continues to guide the team. The club’s board made the decision 10 days after Rocco Commisso died. Catherine Commisso, Rocco’s widow, was named to Fiorentina’s board of directors. “I am ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Illini’s Keaton Wagler chosen AP men’s college basketball player of the week after win over Purdue
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
The Associated Press national player of the week in men’s college basketball for Week 12 of the season: Keaton Wagler, No. 9 Illinois The freshman guard from Shawnee, Kansas, set an Illini record with nine 3-pointers while scoring 46 points in an 88-82 win at then-No. 4 Purdue last week. Wagler finished 13 of 17 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Duke, QB Darian Mensah reach settlement to resolve legal fight over his transfer
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
Duke and Darian Mensah have reached a settlement in their legal fight over the quarterback’s plan to transfer. The school and Mensah’s agency released statements Tuesday confirming a deal. That came roughly a week after Duke filed a lawsuit seeking to block Mensah’s efforts to transfer and reach a contract with another school to play ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champions League jeopardy: PSG, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Man City face playoffs danger
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester City are among the giants of European soccer preparing for a nervy final round of matches in the opening phase of the Champions League on Wednesday. All face the prospect of being consigned to the playoffs on a bumper night of 18 matches in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winning doesn’t get old for Scottie Scheffler. Neither does the time it requires to be good
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) — The question was a little on the morbid side, which Scottie Scheffler enjoyed only because it was different from anything he had heard the last four years while winning a staggering 27% of his tournaments. The answer made perfect sense. If he were to be cremated when his time on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Underestimate Haaland at your own peril, warns Man City coach Guardiola
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has blamed Erling Haaland’s teammates for the striker’s unexpected goal drought and has backed the Norway star to keep scoring “for the rest of his life.” Haaland has netted just one goal in his last nine games — and that was a penalty. Before that, he’d ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Europa League contender Viktoria Plzen signs Nigeria forward Salim Fago Lawal
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
PRAGUE (AP) — Viktoria Plzen signed Nigeria international Salim Fago Lawal from Croatia’s NK Istra on Tuesday. The Czech club said the 23-year-old center forward, who can also be used as a winger, had penned a three-and-a-half-year contract. Lawal has scored seven goals this season in his 19 games for Istra in the Croatian league ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sabalenka, Svitolina to meet in semis after Gauff’s racket-shattering exit, Alcaraz sails through
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A searing hot day turned into a sweltering night at the Australian Open and eventually Coco Gauff let off steam, shattering her racket after a lopsided loss to Elina Svitolina that cost her a place in the semifinals. Day 10 of the season-opening major began with top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka beating 18-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Malaysian golfer Gavin Green handed 3-month ban by European tour for anti-doping offense
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) — Malaysian golfer Gavin Green has received a three-month suspension after testing positive for a banned substance, the European tour said Tuesday. The tour said Green breached its anti-doping policy when taking a herbal supplement available in Asia as therapeutic treatment for an undisclosed medical condition. Green, who is ranked No. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 4 Duke is suddenly blowing out teams and dominating inside while staying unbeaten in ACC play
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke coach Jon Scheyer entered January seemingly grappling a bit with exactly how to bring out the best from his remade roster. He’s found answers as the fourth-ranked Blue Devils close the month in dominating fashion. The Blue Devils are mauling teams with their frontline led by star freshman Cameron Boozer, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Clippers can’t lose. A man had to eat his tweet. It’s a turnaround like none other in the NBA
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
The date was Dec. 20. It was the day everything changed for the Los Angeles Clippers. Kawhi Leonard has been the leading scorer in the NBA since, averaging 31.8 points per game. James Harden has averaged 25.1 points in that stretch. The Clippers have the best scoring differential in the Western Conference over that span. ... Read More »
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