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Canadiens soak in fan appreciation with improved home performance in win over Flames
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
MONTREAL — During the first TV timeout in the third period, with the Montreal Canadiens holding a 4-1 lead and 13:45 remaining, the fans at the Bell Centre created a moment. The entire TV timeout was filled with a wave, and as play was set to restart, the crowd started chanting ‘Ole Ole Ole.’ “It ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England’s Harry Brook apologizes for nightclub incident in New Zealand before Ashes
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
SYDNEY (AP) — England’s Harry Brook apologized on Thursday for clashing with a nightclub bouncer in October during the tour of New Zealand that preceded the Ashes series that Australia comprehensively won 4-1. London’s Telegraph reported that Brook, the England white-ball captain, was hit by a bouncer after being denied entry to the club in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teen triplets pursue dream of representing Jamaica in ski racing at Winter Olympics
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (AP) — On a snowy afternoon, following a day of watching top-level ski racing, the teenage triplets took a moment to relax on a couch next to a roaring fire near the slopes at Beaver Creek. A rare chance to just do nothing. It’s been a whirlwind winter for Helaina, Henri IV ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Terry Yorath, former Leeds and Wales midfielder, dies at age 75
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
Terry Yorath, the former title-winning midfield enforcer for Leeds who captained Wales and came agonizingly close to qualifying his national team for the 1994 World Cup as its coach, has died following a short illness. He was 75. Yorath’s death was announced on Thursday in a statement by his family to British media. “To most ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spanish soccer league battles Cloudflare over piracy, says U.S. company ignores illegal content
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Once the ball starts rolling in the Spanish league, the game is on for some 50 analysts who start looking for signs of online piracy. They scan websites, social media posts, IPTV platforms and streaming portals in search of illegal broadcasts of La Liga matches. The trained analysts identify the pirated content ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UC Davis visits UCSB following Shaw’s 20-point performance
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
UC Davis Aggies (8-6, 1-2 Big West) at UCSB Gauchos (9-6, 2-2 Big West) Santa Barbara, California; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UCSB faces UC Davis after CJ Shaw scored 20 points in UCSB’s 74-65 loss to the CSU Northridge Matadors. The Gauchos are 6-1 in home games. UCSB is 2-1 in games decided ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hampton visits Campbell following Smith’s 31-point game
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
Hampton Pirates (8-8, 2-1 CAA) at Campbell Fighting Camels (8-8, 2-1 CAA) Buies Creek, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Campbell faces Hampton after DJ Smith scored 31 points in Campbell’s 97-82 win over the Northeastern Huskies. The Fighting Camels have gone 6-0 at home. Campbell averages 80.5 points while outscoring opponents by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!William & Mary visits Rivera-Torres and Monmouth
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
William & Mary Tribe (11-4, 2-1 CAA) at Monmouth Hawks (7-8, 1-1 CAA) West Long Branch, New Jersey; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Monmouth hosts William & Mary after Jason Rivera-Torres scored 21 points in Monmouth’s 62-48 victory over the Towson Tigers. The Hawks have gone 4-2 in home games. Monmouth is ninth in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!William & Mary visits Rivera-Torres and Monmouth
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
William & Mary Tribe (11-4, 2-1 CAA) at Monmouth Hawks (7-8, 1-1 CAA) West Long Branch, New Jersey; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Monmouth hosts William & Mary after Jason Rivera-Torres scored 21 points in Monmouth’s 62-48 victory over the Towson Tigers. The Hawks have gone 4-2 in home games. Monmouth is ninth in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!William & Mary visits Rivera-Torres and Monmouth
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
William & Mary Tribe (11-4, 2-1 CAA) at Monmouth Hawks (7-8, 1-1 CAA) West Long Branch, New Jersey; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Monmouth hosts William & Mary after Jason Rivera-Torres scored 21 points in Monmouth’s 62-48 victory over the Towson Tigers. The Hawks have gone 4-2 in home games. Monmouth is ninth in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!William & Mary visits Rivera-Torres and Monmouth
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
William & Mary Tribe (11-4, 2-1 CAA) at Monmouth Hawks (7-8, 1-1 CAA) West Long Branch, New Jersey; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Monmouth hosts William & Mary after Jason Rivera-Torres scored 21 points in Monmouth’s 62-48 victory over the Towson Tigers. The Hawks have gone 4-2 in home games. Monmouth is ninth in ... Read More »
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