Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Toronto Raptors waive depth centre Mo Bamba after two-game stint
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors announced Tuesday they have waived centre Mo Bamba. The seven-footer appeared in two games after signing as a free agent Dec. 29. He could be re-signed on a 10-day contra...
The Canadian Press Jan 06, 2026

Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP's narrow control of the House to 218-213
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican Doug LaMalfa, a seven-term U.S. representative from California and a reliable vote on President Donald Trump's agenda, has died, reducing the GOP's narrow control of the H...
The Canadian Press Jan 06, 2026

Carney meets with Danish PM as U.S. ramps up talk of taking over Greenland
PARIS - Prime Minister Mark Carney stood with Denmark on Tuesday, insisting the future of the Danish territory of Greenland will be decided "solely by the people" of Denmark and Greenland following fr...
The Canadian Press Jan 06, 2026

Canada's Shapovalov, Fernandez open 2026 with straight-set losses in Brisbane
BRISBANE - After a 2025 season marked by a climb up the world rankings and two ATP titles, Canadian Denis Shapovalov opened 2026 with a loss Tuesday. The 23rd-ranked Shapovalov, of Richmond Hill, Ont....
The Canadian Press Jan 06, 2026

Sabalenka dominates Bucsa at Brisbane International and says Battle of the Sexes helped
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) - The Battle of the Sexes exhibition was a bit of fun for Aryna Sabalenka and a showdown she regarded as good preparation for the Australian Open. In her first match since pla...
The Canadian Press Jan 06, 2026

Czechs pick three NHL goalies plus forwards Necas and Pastrnak for Winter Olympics
PRAGUE (AP) - The Czech Republic included three NHL goaltenders in its squad for the Cortina Milan Winter Olympics on Tuesday. They were Lukas Dostal of the Anaheim Ducks, Karel Vejmelka of the Utah M...
The Canadian Press Jan 06, 2026

European leaders push back on Trump's comments about a US takeover of Greenland
Several European leaders pushed back Tuesday on U.S. President Donald Trump's comments seeking an American takeover of Greenland. The leaders issued a statement reaffirming the strategic, mineral-rich...
The Canadian Press Jan 06, 2026

Carney says Freeland's resignation is 'consistent' with taking Ukraine adviser role
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney said Ontario Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland's upcoming resignation from the House of Commons is "consistent" with her taking on a role as an unpaid economic developme...
The Canadian Press Jan 06, 2026

Grubauer finding his groove as Kraken keep rolling
CALGARY - Philipp Grubauer's comeback season continued Monday with another masterful performance between the pipes. Seattle's 34-year-old goaltender made 41 saves to backstop the surging Kraken to a 5...
The Canadian Press Jan 06, 2026

Raptors rookie Collin Murray-Boyles making most of Jakob Poeltl's absence from lineup
TORONTO - Collin Murray-Boyles has developed a simple philosophy in his rookie NBA season: work hard. Murray-Boyles had 17 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in an impactful performance for the ...
The Canadian Press Jan 06, 2026