National Sports
National playdowns about more than wins and losses for Team Nunavut at Scotties
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
MISSISSAUGA — Retired lead Colin Hodgson has been through the rigours of chasing victories at the elite curling level. Now coach of Nunavut’s team at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, he’s focused on a bigger picture — representation — at the national championships. A longtime player in Manitoba during his competitive playing days, Hodgson is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Goalkeeper’s stoppage-time header sends Benfica to Champions League last 16
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — When Benfica was awarded a foul near the area deep into stoppage time, coach José Mourinho looked at goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin and told him to go into the penalty box for the set piece. Moments later, Trubin was at the bottom of a pile of Benfica players celebrating his goal, a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Artemi Panarin won’t play for the Rangers through the Olympic break, AP source says
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers are not doing anything to risk Artemi Panarin’s health as they look to deal him before the NHL trade deadline. Panarin is not expected to play in any Rangers games through at least the Olympic break for roster management purposes, according to a person familiar with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Belichick would join other prominent coaches not elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame on 1st try
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
Bill Belichick, winner of six Super Bowls as a head coach and second all time in NFL coaching wins, will apparently have to wait a little longer for his call to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Citing unidentified sources, ESPN reported Tuesday that Belichick didn’t receive the necessary 40 votes from the 50-person panel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rockets’ Steven Adams out for season after ankle surgery
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s Steven Adams will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on his left ankle, the Rockets announced Wednesday. Adams had been out since suffering what coach Ime Udoka called a “severely sprained ankle” on Jan. 18 against the Pelicans. The 6-foot-11, 265-pound center from New Zealand appeared in 32 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PSG’s injury woes continue as winger Kvaratskhelia hurts right ankle against Newcastle
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain’s injury woes continued as star winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia limped off with a right ankle injury against Newcastle in the Champions League on Wednesday. Kvaratskhelia sustained the injury following a tackle from Anthony Elanga midway through the first half at Parc des Princes. “Once again we have an injured player. We ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Goalkeeper Safonov fails to impress for PSG in 1-1 draw against Newcastle
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Matvei Safonov did little to press his case to become Paris Saint-Germain’s first-choice goalkeeper in a 1-1 draw against Newcastle in the Champions League on Wednesday. Safonov was selected after Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique dropped goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier. But it remains unclear if this was just for one game or whether ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tiny Bodø/Glimt wins again in Champions League to set up potential playoff with Real Madrid
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
Tiny Bodø/Glimt is making a big splash in the Champions League and after back-to-back upsets over Manchester City and Atletico Madrid, it has set up a possible showdown with Real Madrid. A 2-1 comeback win at Atletico on Wednesday saw the Norwegian club scrape into the playoffs. It means it will play either record 15-time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roger Denny’s unusual path made him perfect candidate to become Oklahoma’s athletic director
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Decades ago, Roger Denny’s mother considered it inevitable that her gifted son someday would become an athletic director at a major college program. Back in 2005, the man who eventually would take over at Oklahoma was a first-year law student at Saint Louis University attending the Final Four. Denny grew up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champions League: Who has qualified, who is in the playoffs and who is out
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Here’s the state of play after the conclusion of the first stage of the Champions League: Teams qualified automatically to the round of 16 Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Tottenham, Barcelona, Chelsea, Sporting Lisbon, Manchester City. How the playoffs look for the remaining round-of-16 spots Monaco or Qarabag vs. Paris Saint-Germain or Newcastle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge, an Alabama donor, recuses himself from Charles Bediako’s eligibility case against the NCAA
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — The judge in Alabama center Charles Bediako’s eligibility lawsuit against the NCAA has recused himself from the case. Tuscaloosa Circuit Court Judge James Roberts filed the order Wednesday, according to court documents. AL.com first reported Roberts’ recusal. The case was reassigned to Judge Daniel Pruet, an Alabama graduate who is overseeing ... Read More »
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