National Sports
Canada’s Alexis Guimond wins para ski gold at World Cup stop in Austria
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
SAALBACH — Canadian para skier Alexis Guimond won gold in the men’s standing downhill race at a World Cup stop Wednesday. Guimond, from Gatineau, Que., finished first in a time of 54.91 seconds to narrowly beat France’s Arthur Bauchet (54.95). Robin Cuche of Switzerland (55.27) was third. Guimond, who finished third in a race Tuesday, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FTC seeks info from 20 universities with Division I sports into whether agents are following law
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Trade Commission is asking 20 universities with Division I sports programs whether agents working with their athletes are following a federal law tied to sports-agent conduct. The FTC’s inquiry, announced Monday, began with sending letters to schools seeking responses by March 23 tied to compliance with the Sports Agent Responsibility ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LIV adds Thomas Detry and increases total purse to $30M among 2026 changes
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Thomas Detry of Belgium is joining LIV Golf for 2026, the fifth year for the Saudi-funded league that is increasing its total purse to $30 million and got statements from Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm that they’re not about to leave. LIV Golf wrapped up a week of previews ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sadio Mané fires Senegal into Africa Cup of Nations final with a 1-0 win over Egypt
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
TANGIER, Morocco (AP) — Sadio Mané fired Senegal into the final of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory over seven-time winner Egypt on Wednesday. The two-time African Footballer of the Year broke the deadlock in the 78th minute when he left fly from just outside the penalty area inside the bottom left ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A look at NorthStar, Canada’s entry in the 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
A look at NorthStar, Canada’s entry in the 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship: Owner: Greg Bailey. The Toronto native, a former emergency physician, is co-founder of biotech company Juvenescence, a clinical-stage drug development company “dedicated to extending healthy lifespan through innovative medicines.” Acquired the team ahead of the 2025 season. Chief Executive Officer: Phil Kennard. Took ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s NorthStar looks to make its mark Down Under as SailGP starts sixth season
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
The 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship opens this weekend in Australia, kicking off a five-continent, 13-race season that includes a June 20-21 stop in Halifax. NorthStar carries Canada colours in the field of 13 F50 catamarans chasing a total purse of US$12.8 million. Each stop features seven races with the top three crews then facing off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Manchester City lands US midfielder Sam Coffey to bolster WSL title bid
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 transfer fee was reportedly worth more than $800,000. Coffey, who won Olympic gold and the SheBelieves Cup with the U.S. national team, was described by City as one of the best ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miami’s Columbus High will have some CFP champions on Monday night, no matter what happens
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Tuesday’s classes at Christopher Columbus High School in Miami have been canceled. There wouldn’t be much learning going on that day. No matter what happens Monday night in the College Football Playoff title game between Indiana and Miami — a game that will be played in South Florida — Columbus will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Titans continue coaching search by interviewing former Miami coach Mike McDaniel, AP source says
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans met with former Miami coach Mike McDaniel on Wednesday, as the latest candidate evaluated in their search for a new head coach, according to a person familiar with the interview schedule. McDaniel was fired Jan. 8 after going 7-10 with Miami missing the playoffs for a second straight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chicago Cubs finalize contract with All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs added Alex Bregman on Wednesday, finalizing a $175 million, five-year contract with the All-Star third baseman. Bregman will be formally introduced by Chicago during a news conference on Thursday at Wrigley Field. With Nico Hoerner wearing No. 2 for the Cubs, Bregman will switch to No. 3 with his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian men to host Uzbekistan in June 1 friendly in Edmonton ahead of World Cup
By Canadian Press on January 14th, 2026
Canada will host Uzbekistan on June 1 in Edmonton as part of its final preparations for the FIFA World Cup. The game at Commonwealth Stadium will be the penultimate warm-up for the 27th-ranked Canadian men. Jesse Marsch’s team will wrap up its preparations with a game in Montreal against a yet-to-be announced opponent in the ... Read More »
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