National Sports
Kelly Curtis finishes second in World Cup skeleton race, enhancing her hopes of US Olympic spot
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) — Kelly Curtis took a big step toward a U.S. Olympic team spot on Friday, finishing second in a World Cup women’s skeleton race for her best-ever finish on the circuit. Kim Meylemans of Belgium won the race in 2 minutes, 21.01 seconds. Curtis was second in 2:22.12 for her second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Packers’ Trevon Diggs wants to make the most of his unexpected playoff opportunity
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Trevon Diggs couldn’t have imagined a couple of weeks ago that he’d have a chance to make an impact in the playoffs. The 27-year-old cornerback finds himself in this improbable position after the Green Bay Packers (9-7-1) claimed him off waivers from the Dallas Cowboys last week. Diggs performed capably ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senegal edges 10-man Mali to book Africa Cup semifinal
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Iliman Ndiaye’s first-half strike was enough for Senegal to beat 10-man Mali 1-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal on Friday. Ndiaye poked the ball home from close range in the 27th minute after Mali ‘keeper Djigui Diarra let Krépin Diatta’s cross slip through his fingers to land at Ndiaye’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackhawks center Connor Bedard set to return from shoulder injury
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard is back after missing 12 games with a right shoulder injury. Bedard has been cleared to play on Friday night against Washington. The 20-year-old center participated in the team’s morning skate ahead of the matchup with the Capitals. “It’s obviously a huge boost,” assistant coach Mike Vellucci ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liberty football coach Jamey Chadwell recovering from surgery for serious medical condition
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Liberty coach Jamey Chadwell is recovering from surgery for a “serious but treatable medical condition” that was detected before the season, the school said Friday. In a statement, the school said Chadwell underwent a successful procedure earlier this week to address the condition. Chadwell is expected to resume regular duties before the Flames start spring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian international Janine Sonis traded to expansion side Denver Summit FC
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
DENVER — The expansion Denver Summit have acquired Canadian international Janine Sonis in a trade with Racing Louisville in exchange for up to US$$160,000 in intraleague transfer funds. The 31-year-old Sonis, who was set to enter the final year of her Louisville contract, has signed a new deal through the 2028 NWSL season. The move ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tottenham’s Cristian Romero handed extra one-match suspension
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham’s Cristian Romero was suspended for one extra match and fined 50,000 pounds ($67,000) on Friday following his sending off against Liverpool last month. The Argentina defender admitted a charge of “failing to leave the field of play promptly and/or behaving in a confrontational and/or aggressive manner towards the referee” late in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ivory Coast teen Yan Diomande unfazed by 100-million transfer speculation
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
MARRAKECH, Morocco (AP) — Ivory Coast teenager Yan Diomande is remarkably unfazed by reports he could be a 100-million-euro ($116 million) signing for one of Europe’s biggest clubs. The 19-year-old Diomande has made an impressive start to the Africa Cup of Nations and says he is fully focused on helping the Elephants defend their title. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tottenham’s Cristian Romero handed one-match suspension
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham’s Cristian Romero was suspended for one match and fined 50,000 pounds ($67,000) on Friday for his sending off against Liverpool last month. The Argentina defender admitted a charge of “failing to leave the field of play promptly and/or behaving in a confrontational and/or aggressive manner towards the referee” when red-carded late ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL fines Florida’s Anton Lundell for high-sticking Montreal’s Alexandre Texier
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
NEW YORK — Florida Panthers forward Anton Lundell has been fined $5,000 for high-sticking Montreal Canadiens forward Alexandre Texier, the NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced Friday. The fine is the maximum allowable under the league’s collective bargaining agreement. The incident occurred at 16:51 of the second period of Thursday’s game in Montreal. Lundell was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Darts phenom Luke Littler signs sponsorship deal worth a reported $27M
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Luke Littler has signed what has been described as the biggest sponsorship deal in darts history, worth a reported 20 million pounds (nearly $27 million). The 18-year-old reigning two-time world champion ’s deal with British company Target Darts was announced on Friday. No figures were disclosed but Britain’s Press Association said the ... Read More »
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