Category Archives: Sports
Senegal wins Africa Cup of Nations after chaotic final against host Morocco
RABAT, Morocco (AP) - Senegal has won the Africa Cup of Nations in dramatic fashion. Pape Gueye scored in extra time for the Teranga Lions to beat host Morocco 1-0 in a chaotic final on Sunday which a...
Jan 18, 2026
Ja Morant scores 24 points in return to lineup as Grizzlies beat Magic 126-109 in London
LONDON (AP) - Ja Morant had 24 points and 13 assists in his return to the lineup to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 126-109 victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday in the first NBA regular-season gam...
Jan 18, 2026
Phil Goyette, who won the Stanley Cup four times with Montreal Canadiens, dies at 92
MONTREAL - Former Montreal forward Phil Goyette, who won the Stanley Cup four times with the Canadiens over his 16-year NHL career, has died, the team said Sunday. He was 92. Goyette, a native of Lach...
Jan 18, 2026
Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-sign guard Neufeld and defensive back Griffin II
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have agreed to terms on one-year contracts with right guard Pat Neufeld and defensive back Michael Griffin II, the CFL team said Sunday. Both players were schedule...
Jan 18, 2026
Heckler yells 'leave Greenland alone!' during US national anthem at NBA game in London
LONDON (AP) - A heckler yelled "leave Greenland alone!" while Vanessa Williams sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" before tipoff of an NBA game in London between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Orlando Magi...
Jan 18, 2026
Sunga sets TWolves assists record as UNBC basketball teams fall to UFV Saturday
PRINCE GEORGE - Justin Sunga wrote his name into the UNBC Timberwolves record book as the all-time Canada West men's basketball assist leader. The fourth-year point guard from Burnaby set the mark wit...
Jan 18, 2026 (Image Credit: Harsh Banga/UNBC Athletics)
Carels' scores OT winner, Parascak ends drought as Cougars beat Rockets
KELOWNA - Carson Carels scored a highlight reel goal in overtime to lead the Prince George Cougars to a 3-2 win over the Kelowna Rockets at Prospera Place Saturday (Jan. 17) night. The 17-year-old NHL...
Jan 18, 2026 Carson Carels and Kooper Gizowksi celebrate the overtime winner against the Kelowna Rockets on Jan. 17, 2026. (Image Credit: Steve Dunsmoor/Kelowna Rockets)
Blind fans were given touch tech to follow Africa Cup games, but not for the final
CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) - Despite the availability of haptic, or touch, devices for visually impaired supporters at the Africa Cup of Nations, none will be available when Morocco plays Senegal in Sun...
Jan 18, 2026
Lindsey Vonn's consistency is unparalleled in the Olympic ski season with 7 podiums in 8 races
TARVISIO, Italy (AP) - At age 41, Lindsey Vonn's ability to consistently finish on the World Cup speed circuit's podium is unparalleled. Vonn finished second in a super-G on Sunday that was held amid ...
Jan 18, 2026
Norwegian skier McGrath wins Wengen slalom ahead of good friend Pinheiro Braathen
WENGEN, Switzerland (AP) - Norwegian skier Atle Lie McGrath won the Wengen World Cup slalom Sunday for a second consecutive year and added to his status as a favorite for next month's Olympics. The Un...
Jan 18, 2026