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Whitecaps acquire midfielder/forward Aziel Jackson on loan from Polish club
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have acquired attacking midfielder/forward Aziel Jackson on loan from Polish side Jagiellonia Bialystok through June 2026, the Major League Soccer club announced Friday. The loan agreement includes an option to purchase. Jackson will officially join the club pending receipt of his international transfer certificate, work permit, and medical. The 25-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL says it will discuss using review for player safety penalties missed by officials
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
The NFL will discuss using video review to assess penalties for player safety-related violations that are missed by officials, the league said Friday. Non-calls are currently not reviewable, but penalties such as grabbing the facemask, unnecessary roughness, roughing the passer and hip-drop tackles could be subject to review. It will be an offseason topic for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patriots QB Drake Maye misses practice with illness, the latest hiccup to Super Bowl preparations
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is dealing with an illness and did not practice on Friday, the latest wrinkle in the quarterback’s preparations for the Super Bowl matchup with the Seattle Seahawks. Coach Mike Vrabel confirmed Maye sat out after he was not spotted during the limited period at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vonn crashes in last race before Winter Games and says ‘My Olympic dream is not over’
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Lindsey Vonn crashed and injured her left knee in her final downhill race on Friday before the Olympics and said she hopes to recover in time for the Milan Cortina Games. “This is a very difficult outcome one week before the Olympics… but if there’s one thing I know how to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Despite striking out on ‘Dragons’ Den,’ Rugby Canada CEO sees upside to TV appearance
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
While Rugby Canada’s pitch for $250,000 for a “one-year premium” sponsorship didn’t succeed on “Dragons’ Den,” CEO Nathan Bombrys says he was happy to make the case for Canadian rugby to viewers across the country. The CBC show was taped on May 17, 2025, as Rugby Canada looked to raise money for the Canadian women’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump announces upcoming IndyCar race through Washington’s streets — including Pennsylvania Avenue
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — The streets of the nation’s capital will host an IndyCar race this summer as part of celebrations marking America’s 250th birthday, President Donald Trump announced Friday, relishing the prospect of vehicles roaring past the White House at speeds approaching 200 mph. Trump signed an executive order establishing the race on Aug. 23 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kon Knueppel is giving former Duke teammate Cooper Flagg a challenge in NBA Rookie of the Year race
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cooper Flagg entered the season as the overwhelming favorite to win NBA Rookie of the Year. But his old college roommate is giving the No. 1 draft pick a run for his money. Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel is in the midst of the most productive rookie season in Hornets history, ranking third ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Curran takes hat trick in England’s rain-hit T20 win against Sri Lanka
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Fast bowler Sam Curran became the second Englishman to achieve a Twenty20 hat trick as Sri Lanka was beaten by 11 runs in a rain-affected series opener on Friday. Rain allowed only 17 overs to Sri Lanka, which was all out for 133 with four balls unused. England was cruising ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elks release Canadian QB Ford, commit to Fajardo for 2026 CFL season
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks have released Canadian quarterback Tre Ford and committed to Cody Fajardo under centre for the upcoming CFL season. The 27-year-old Ford, from Niagara Falls, Ont., started the 2025 season as the Elks’ starting quarterback but lost the job to Fajardo after a 1-4 start to the season. Fajardo, who was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WWE 2K26: WrestleMania main eventer CM Punk is ready for clobberin’ time as cover star
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
CM Punk is ready for clobberin’ time as the new cover star for WWE 2K26. The former WrestleMania main eventer and UFC fighter was announced Friday as the headliner for the standard edition of the video game that will be released March 13. The WWE world heavyweight champion, Punk is just one of a record ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unrivaled expands women’s 3-on-3 league to Philadelphia as city breaks through as a hotbed of hoops
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Natasha Cloud rooted for the 76ers as a kid growing up in suburban Philadelphia and — like so many hoopsters back in the day — idolized Allen Iverson. So when the former WNBA champion and current New York Liberty standout hit the same court where Iverson once dazzled, Cloud couldn’t help but ... Read More »
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