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Former Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic retires
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Former Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic retired on Monday. Raonic was the first Canadian man to reach a Grand Slam final in 2016 at Wimbledon. He beat Roger Federer in the semifinals 6-3, 6-7, 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 and lost to Andy Murray in the final. That year, he also reached the Australian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arizona strengthens hold on No. 1 with Michigan loss; Vanderbilt cracks top 10, Seton Hall, Utah State jump into Top 25
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Arizona strengthens hold on No. 1 with Michigan loss; Vanderbilt cracks top 10, Seton Hall, Utah State jump into Top 25. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matthew Stafford is healthy, but Rams CB Ahkello Witherspoon is out for season after playoff injury
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Quarterback Matthew Stafford is expected to play for the Los Angeles Rams this weekend after tests revealed only a mild sprain of the index finger on his throwing hand. Stafford injured his finger in the first half of the Rams’ 34-31 victory over the Panthers last Saturday when he banged his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real Madrid replaces coach Xabi Alonso with B team manager Álvaro Arbeloa
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid replaced coach Xabi Alonso with B team manager Álvaro Arbeloa on Monday. Madrid said in a statement that Alonso left by mutual agreement. The announcement came a day after Madrid lost to Barcelona 3-2 in the final of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia. “Real Madrid wishes to announce ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real Madrid says Xabi Alonso is no longer the coach
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid announced on Monday that Xabi Alonso will not continue as the coach. Madrid said in a statement that Alonso is leaving by mutual agreement. The announcement came a day after Madrid lost to Barcelona 3-2 in the final of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saskatchewan Roughriders re-sign star defensive back Tevaughn Campbell
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed star Canadian defensive back Tevaughn Campbell to a one-year contract extension. The 32-year-old from Toronto is coming off a strong 2025 season that saw him earn All-CFL honours while helping the Roughriders win a Grey Cup title. Campbell finished last season tied for the league lead with six ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real Madrid says Xabi Alonso is no longer the club coach
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid says Xabi Alonso is no longer the club coach. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!USA Luge gets 11 athletes into Milan Cortina Olympics, 1 shy of maximum. Russia will get 2 spots
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
A pair of Russian luge athletes were confirmed Monday as qualifiers for next month’s Milan Cortina Olympics, meaning they will compete against Ukrainian sliders on the sport’s biggest stage. The International Luge Federation — which announced the 78 singles and doubles sleds that have qualified for the games — included Russian men’s singles slider Roman ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Carolina up to No. 2, LSU to No. 6 as women’s AP Top 25 gets reshuffled; UConn a unanimous No. 1
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — South Carolina up to No. 2, LSU to No. 6 as women’s AP Top 25 gets reshuffled; UConn a unanimous No. 1. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dylan Raiola announces he’s transferring from Nebraska to Oregon
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
Quarterback Dylan Raiola announced Monday on social media he intends to transfer from Nebraska to Oregon. Raiola was the highest-ranked recruit to sign with Nebraska and started 22 games over two seasons. He broke his leg against Southern California on Nov. 1 and missed the Cornhuskers’ last four games. Oregon’s quarterback room for 2026 remains ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s skeleton team denies accusations of Olympic sabotage by U.S. slider
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
CALGARY — Canada’s skeleton team refutes accusations by American Katie Uhlaender that Canada’s coach sabotaged her chances of sliding in the Olympic Games. Athletes from all countries are chasing qualification points for the Milano Cortina Games. At a North American Cup race, which is a developmental event below the World Cup, Canada withdrew four of ... Read More »
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