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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 »
Be the first to comment!Two top-division soccer games in Germany called off amid heavy snow
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Two top-division German soccer games were called off Friday as heavy snow made stadiums unsafe. St. Pauli’s Bundesliga game Saturday against Leipzig was postponed as the city of Hamburg in northern Germany struggled with heavy snow, and more was expected. Hours later, the league confirmed that Werder Bremen’s game with Hoffenheim, also scheduled for Saturday, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jon-Eric Sullivan finalizing deal to become Miami Dolphins GM, AP source says
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jon-Eric Sullivan is finalizing a deal to join the Dolphins as their general manager, making the former Green Bay Packers executive the first key piece in Miami’s organizational reboot, a person with knowledge of the hiring told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Al-Attiyah regains Dakar Rally lead and Sanders’ penalty gives Brabec motorbike win
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Nasser Al-Attiyah regained the lead of the Dakar Rally after blasting the first all-sand stage of the race on Friday. After the neutralized zone, five-time champion Al-Attiyah dominated the second half of the 331-kilometer stage between Hail and Riyadh, increasing his lead from nine seconds to nearly three minutes at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Montréal adds veteran striker Daniel Rios on free-agent deal
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
MONTREAL — CF Montréal acquired free-agent forward Daniel Ríos on Friday, signing the veteran striker to a deal for the 2026 season with options that could keep him with the club through the 2027-28 campaign. Rios spent last season with Vancouver Whitecaps on loan from Club Deportivo Guadalajara, recording three goals and three assists in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nigeria dealing with reports of unpaid bonuses and Osimhen spat before facing Algeria in Africa Cup
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Nigeria’s preparations for its Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal against Algeria have been dogged by speculation about internal strife involving star striker Victor Osimhen and reports that the players were not being paid their bonuses. Nigeria coach Éric Chelle would not comment on the reports Friday, when he said such questions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Toronto FC, CF Montreal staffers join new coach Yann Damet at St. Louis City
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
ST LOUIS — Former Toronto FC scout Colin Rooney and former CF Montreal assistant coach David Sauvry have joined Yoann Damet’s staff at St. Louis City FC. Rooney, a St. Louis native who also holds Croatian citizenship, has been appointed the Major League Soccer team’s director of scouting while Sauvry joins as an assistant coach. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maxim Naumov’s emotional return to US Figure Skating Championships after parents’ tragic death
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Maxim Naumov returned to the U.S. Figure Skating Championships on Thursday night, the final place that his parents watched him compete, and managed to hold his emotions in check until a standing ovation carried the 24-year-old right off the ice. Once in the kiss-and-cry area, Naumov finally allowed tears to trickle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brazil forward Endrick set to make debut for Lyon in the French Cup on Sunday
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
LYON, France (AP) — Brazilian forward Endrick is set to make his Lyon debut in the French Cup against Lille on Sunday but is unlikely to start the game. The 19-year-old Endrick is on loan from Real Madrid until the end of the season after hardly playing for the Spanish giant during this campaign. “Honestly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Poland advances to face US in the semifinals of the United Cup
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
SYDNEY, Australia (AP) — Poland will play the United States in the semifinals of the United Cup after beating Australia 2-1 in Sydney on Friday. It took a mixed doubles decider to separate the teams, with Iga Swiatek winning in the women’s singles for the Poles and Alex de Minaur triumphing for Australia in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jalen Hurts’ resilience and big-game prowess to be tested in NFC wild card game
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts pointed at A.J. Brown — and just showed everyone watching, including a hapless defense — where he would throw the ball. Sure enough, Hurts tossed a strike down the sideline to Brown for an easy score earlier this season in a win over Minnesota. It was a beauty. The kind ... Read More »
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