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Falcons interview John Harbaugh and Mike McDaniel as they continue search to replace Raheem Morris
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons, who made immediate public disclosure of their interest in including John Harbaugh in their search for a coach, said Monday they have interviewed the former Baltimore coach. The Falcons also interviewed former Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel on Monday, while McDaniel also interviewed with the Cleveland Browns. Harbaugh is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unbeaten Canadian women whip Hungary 14-0 at U18 world hockey championship
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
CAPE BRETON — Adrianna Milani and Hayley McDonald each scored three goals, netminder Rowan Houweling made 11 saves, and Canada cruised to a 14-0 win over winless Hungary at the Under-18 women’s world hockey championship on Monday. Canada improved to 2-0 in the preliminary round having beaten Switzerland 9-0 on Saturday. Canada will play unbeaten ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Wings retire Sergei Fedorov’s No. 91 jersey and he says leaving Detroit was a huge mistake
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings retired Sergei Fedorov’s No. 91 jersey, honoring the Russian great more than a decade after he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. “Detroit is home, always been — no matter where I was,” he said Monday night. Fedorov left the city in 2003, signing with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard scratched for game against Oilers due to an illness
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard has been ruled out for Monday night’s game against Edmonton because of an illness. The Blackhawks have been hit hard by a stomach bug going around their locker room. While Bedard was scratched against the Oilers, goaltender Spencer Knight and defenseman Louis Crevier returned to the lineup. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australia captain Alyssa Healy plans to retire after India series
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
Australia captain Alyssa Healy, who is regarded among the best players ever in women’s cricket, will end her 15-year international career in March after a series against India. The 35-year-old Healy has scored more than 7,000 runs across all three international formats and completed 275 dismissals since making her debut for Australia in 2010. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jackets fire coach Dean Evason, hire Rick Bowness to replace him
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets fired coach Dean Evason and named hockey-lifer Rick Bowness as his replacement on Monday. Evason is the first NHL coach fired this season. General manager Don Waddell announced the abrupt change with his team sitting in last place in the Eastern Conference 45 games into the season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL chooses Buffalo Sabres to host draft in late June, Gavin McKenna billed as event’s centrepiece
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres will host the National Hockey League draft in June, commissioner Gary Bettman announced Monday, with highly prized prospect Gavin McKenna as the centrepiece of the event. Bettman made the announcement while joined by Sabres executives, including team owner Terry Pegula, during a news conference before Buffalo’s home game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL chooses Buffalo Sabres to host draft in June with PSU’s Gavin McKenna as the top prospect
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres will host the NHL draft in June, commissioner Gary Bettman announced Monday, with highly prized prospect Gavin McKenna as the centerpiece of the event. Bettman made the announcement while joined by Sabres executives, including team owner Terry Pegula, during a news conference before Buffalo’s home game against the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rays acquire infielder Wisely and left-hander Waldichuk from Braves for cash or player to be named
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays acquired infielder Brett Wisely and left-hander Ken Waldichuk from the Atlanta Braves on Monday in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later. Waldichuk was designated for assignment on Saturday to clear a roster spot when the Braves signed right-hander Tyler Kinley to a $4.25 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steelers and Texans nearly at full strength for wild-card showdown
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers were remarkably healthy heading into Monday night’s wild-card playoff game. The Texans and the NFL’s top-ranked defense received a boost hours before the game when reserve safety Jaylen Reed, who had been out since late November with a forearm injury, was activated off injured reserve. Wide ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dinwiddie says Dru Brown to remain as Ottawa Redblacks starter
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
He’s tasked with leading the Ottawa Redblacks back to the CFL playoffs but head coach/GM Ryan Dinwiddie has already settled on his starting quarterback. Dinwiddie told reporters Monday that Dru Brown will remain Ottawa’s starting quarterback. Injuries limited Brown to just nine starts last season. “He’s our starter we’ve never wavered off that,” said Dinwiddie, ... Read More »
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