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Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter joins those calling for boycott of World Cup in United States
By Canadian Press on January 26th, 2026
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Monday backed a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Donald Trump and his administration at home and abroad. Blatter was the latest international soccer figure to call into question the suitability of the United States as a host ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UFC’s first Paramount+ fight card averages nearly 5 million views
By Canadian Press on January 26th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UFC’s first fight card on Paramount+ averaged nearly 5 million views, making it the streaming platform’s largest exclusive live event since it launched in March 2021. UFC 324 from Las Vegas on Saturday averaged 4.96 million for the main card and saw a global household average of 7.18 million, according to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders bring Joe Brady back for 2nd interview as they continue search for head coach
By Canadian Press on January 26th, 2026
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders interviewed Buffalo offensive coordinator Joe Brady on Monday for the second time as they continue their search for a head coach. Brady is the third candidate to receive a second interview. The Raiders also conducted two interviews with former Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alabama’s Charles Bediako will play again after a judge postpones a hearing in his eligibility case
By Canadian Press on January 26th, 2026
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama center Charles Bediako will play against Missouri on Tuesday night after a judge delayed a hearing in his eligibility case against the NCAA. Judge James H. Roberts Jr. of the Tuscaloosa Circuit Court on Monday extended a temporary restraining order regarding Bediako’s request for a preliminary injunction because a winter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iowa’s Taylor McCabe suffers ACL tear shortly before sister Peyton is hurt during Drake’s game
By Canadian Press on January 26th, 2026
Taylor McCabe of eighth-ranked Iowa sustained a season-ending left knee injury during a game against Ohio State in Iowa City on Sunday. Her sister, Peyton McCabe, injured her right ankle in Drake’s game against Murray State in Des Moines and had to be helped off the court less than two hours later. Iowa on Monday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spanish soccer federation president says Spain will host the final of the 2030 World Cup
By Canadian Press on January 26th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Spain will host the final of the 2030 World Cup the president of the Spanish soccer federation said Monday. FIFA has not yet said where it plans to stage the decisive match of a tournament that will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco. But Rafael Louzán told reporters at a media ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions hire Drew Petzing as offensive coordinator
By Canadian Press on January 26th, 2026
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have hired Drew Petzing, their third offensive coordinator in three years. The Lions announced the move on Monday. Detroit fired offensive coordinator John Morton shortly after the season in a move that was expected after coach Dan Campbell took over play-calling duties midway through the season. Morton ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-Olympic snowboarder pleads not guilty to running a drug smuggling ring
By Canadian Press on January 26th, 2026
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A former Canadian Olympic snowboarder pleaded not guilty to running a billion-dollar drug trafficking ring and orchestrating multiple killings, as one of the FBI’s top fugitives made his first U.S. court appearance Monday since he was arrested in Mexico last week and flown to California. U.S. authorities say Ryan Wedding, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaxon Smith-Njigba has a star turn as he helps carry the Seahawks to the Super Bowl
By Canadian Press on January 26th, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — Jaxon Smith-Njigba made plenty of spectacular plays during the best season by a wide receiver in Seattle Seahawks history, so it wasn’t a shock that he added another highlight during the NFC championship game. Nonetheless, the one-handed catch Smith-Njigba made late in the first quarter of Sunday’s 31-27 win over the Los ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Girona scores with diving header in injury time to draw 1-1 with Getafe
By Canadian Press on January 26th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Victor Reis scored with a diving header in injury time to give Girona a 1-1 home draw against Getafe on Monday and extend its unbeaten run to four matches in the Spanish league. Girona was one of La Liga’s form sides coming into the game at the Estadio Municipal de Montilivi but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackhawks send forward Nick Lardis back to minors
By Canadian Press on January 26th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks assigned forward Nick Lardis to Rockford of the American Hockey League on Monday. The 20-year-old Lardis, one of the team’s top prospects, made his NHL debut on Dec. 13. He had five goals and two assists in 21 games with the Blackhawks. “I think he’s done a solid job,” ... Read More »
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