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Ahead of potential final game with Seahawks, RB Kenneth Walker III is firing on all cylinders
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — When Zach Charbonnet went down with a season-ending knee injury against the San Francisco 49ers in the divisional round of the NFC playoffs, Kenneth Walker III rushed onto the field to check on his Seattle Seahawks backfield mate. Initially, Walker was told Charbonnet – who led the Seahawks with 12 touchdown ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Espanyol stunned by Alaves comeback victory in La Liga
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Espanyol was stunned by visiting Alaves 2-1 to extend its run of winless games to five in La Liga on Friday. Lucas Boyé finished from close range a counterattack to complete a comeback by the visitor. Roberto Fernandez headed in the opening goal for Espanyol and Alaves captain Antonio Blanco equalized ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cataldi’s stoppage-time penalty snatches Lazio win over Genoa in Serie A
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
ROME (AP) — Danilo Cataldi converted from the spot 10 minutes into stoppage time to lift Lazio 3-2 over Genoa in Serie A on Friday. Lazio was cruising after taking a 2-0 lead early in the second half. Pedro converted a penalty for the opener and Kenneth Taylor doubled the advantage. Although Lazio is one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cotie McMahon scores 27 and No. 17 Mississippi women hold off No. 5 Vanderbilt 83-75
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Cotie McMahon scored 27 points, Christeen Iwuala had 18 points and 14 rebounds, and No. 17 Mississippi beat No. 5 Vanderbilt 83-75 on Friday at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama. The game was originally scheduled for Thursday night on the Ole Miss campus before moving due to icy conditions outside. Ole ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mariners right-hander Logan Evans undergoes Tommy John surgery, expected to miss 2026 season
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mariners right-hander Logan Evans is expected to miss the 2026 season after undergoing right elbow surgery, general manager Justin Hollander said Friday. The 24-year-old Evans underwent Tommy John surgery in his right arm on Jan. 23. The estimated recovery time for Evans is 12 months. In the 2025 season, Evans made ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patriots’ Gonzalez savoring 1st Super Bowl appearance after past adversity
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — If it seems like Christian Gonzalez is lingering on the field during pregame warmups on Super Bowl Sunday, that’s because he probably will be. After a series of setbacks over his first three NFL seasons, the 23-year-old is well aware of how fast things can change in this league. So, getting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lens retakes Ligue 1 lead after beating Le Havre
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
LENS, France (AP) — Lens bounced back from a defeat to Marseille by beating Le Havre 1-0 and retaking the lead of Ligue 1 on Friday. Ruben Aguilar volleyed the winner in first-half stoppage time. Adrien Thomasson had a goal disallowed in the second half after a video review due to a foul. Paris Saint-Germain ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Athletics and All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson agree to $70 million, 7-year contract
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
The Athletics took another step Friday toward securing their potential opening-day Las Vegas lineup in 2028 by reaching an agreement with All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson on a $70 million, seven-year contract. That contract takes Wilson through the 2032 season with a club option for 2033. By signing him now, the A’s avoid salary arbitration after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Never thought a meet would not pay:’ Grand Slam Track bankruptcy takes a toll on struggling runners
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
His name wasn’t splashed across any of the headlines when Grand Slam Track — the running league that was supposed to infuse cash into the sport and its athletes’ bank accounts — declared bankruptcy, making it official that dozens of runners and even more vendors might not see any of the money they were promised. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cologne beats Wolfsburg and ends 13-game streak without a clean sheet
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — Cologne beat Wolfsburg 1-0 and ended a 13-game streak without a clean sheet in the Bundesliga on Friday. Linton Maina scored with a deflected left-foot shot from the edge of the area in the first half to mark his 100th Bundesliga game. It was the first win for Cologne over Wolfsburg ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Einarson, Manitoba’s Lawes advance at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
By Canadian Press on January 30th, 2026
MISSISSAUGA — Canada’s Kerri Einarson and Manitoba’s Kaitlyn Lawes moved into the Page 1/2 playoff game at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Einarson beat Manitoba’s Beth Peterson 8-5 in a playoff game Friday, while Lawes beat Nova Scotia’s Christina Black 8-6 on her final throw. The two losing rinks will play again Friday night in ... Read More »
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