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Olympic luge quota spot can’t be reallocated, leaving hopefuls disappointed
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
The last remaining open quota spot for a luge athlete at the Milan Cortina Olympics cannot be reallocated, the International Luge Federation said Thursday, despite hopes by some sliders that it would be awarded. By International Olympic Committee rule, the FIL was allowed to have up to 106 athletes at the Olympics. When Austria’s Wolfgang ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bayern Munich is smashing its own records in the Bundesliga and rivals aren’t close
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich is running away with the Bundesliga again. But this time it’s smashing even its own records. The Bavarian powerhouse has a whopping 71 goals in 18 games, conceded only 14 goals, and drawn only two matches. It has won the other 16. With 50 points and a goal difference of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Džeko returns to Germany for Schalke as he hopes to lead Bosnia to the World Cup
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Edin Džeko has returned to Germany where he hopes to play more to help Bosnia earn a World Cup ticket. Second-division Schalke signed the veteran forward from Italian side Fiorentina to boost its prospect of promotion on Thursday. Džeko will be 40 years old in March. “We’re signing a striker who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Buccaneers are hiring Zac Robinson to be their offensive coordinator, AP source says
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are hiring Zac Robinson to be their offensive coordinator, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal was being finalized. Robinson was Atlanta’s offensive coordinator the past two seasons after serving as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tegan Quin, Booktoker Morgann Book among Canada Reads panelists for 25th edition
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
TORONTO — Musician Tegan Quin and BookTok influencer Morgann Book are among the Canadians stepping up to the plate for this year’s iteration of Canada Reads. The 25th edition of the CBC competition series will see notable Canadians argue that their book pick will build bridges. Quin is set to defend “The Cure for Drowning” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A capsule look at the 18 teams set to play at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
MISSISSAUGA — A capsule look at the 18 teams competing in the Jan. 23-Feb. 1 Canadian women’s curling championship at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre. Teams are listed by seeding in their pools, athletes from skip to lead, followed by hometown. POOL A CANADA Kerri Einarson, Val Sweeting, Shannon Birchard, Karlee Burgess, Gimli. Einarson will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The AP NFL MVP finalists are Allen, Lawrence, Maye, McCaffrey and Stafford
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Christian McCaffrey is the first player to be a finalist for three AP NFL awards in the same year, joining Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford in the running for The Associated Press 2025 NFL Most Valuable Player award. McCaffrey and Maye are also finalists for Offensive Player ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Opportunity knocks at the Scotties with five-time champion Homan not in the field
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
MISSISSAUGA — With five-time champion Rachel Homan not playing at the Canadian women’s curling championship due to Olympic preparation, the 18-team field won’t have its usual heavy favourite in the mix. That has opened things up for the likes of Kerri Einarson, Kaitlyn Lawes, Christina Black and the other headliners at the Scotties Tournament of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA and Abu Dhabi extend partnership, league will bring more games there
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
The NBA and Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism announced an extension of their partnership Thursday, with the league agreeing to continue bringing preseason games to the Middle East and the sides completing talks to launch a new global academy in the United Arab Emirates’ capital for top boys players. Financial terms were not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL Honors: Who votes for The Associated Press NFL awards, how to watch and more
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
The Associated Press has eight NFL awards, considered to be the league’s official awards. Since 2012, the winners have been announced at the NFL Honors awards show. When is NFL Honors? The show, hosted by Jon Hamm, starts at 9 p.m. ET on Feb. 5 and airs on NBC and NFL Network, with streaming available ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AP NFL Award finalists
By Canadian Press on January 22nd, 2026
Here are the five finalists for the eight AP NFL awards that will be given out on Feb. 5, listed in alphabetical order: MVP Josh Allen Trevor Lawrence Drake Maye Christian McCaffrey Matthew Stafford Coach of the Year Liam Coen Ben Johnson Mike Macdonald Kyle Shanahan Mike Vrabel Assistant Coach of the Year Vic Fangio ... Read More »
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