January 2nd, 2026

National Sports

Titans’ owner streamlines front office roles; Borgonzi to lead coaching search

By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk has streamlined the roles for her president of football operations and general manager as the Titans prepare to search for a new coach. Strunk said in a message to Titans fans Friday afternoon that Chad Brinker, president of football operations, and first-year general manager Mike ... Read More »

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Broncos look to clinch top AFC seed as Chargers rest Justin Herbert

By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026

DENVER (AP) — What was shaping up as a winner-take-all showdown Sunday between the Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos has morphed instead into a study in contrasts. “Our focus is this is a playoff game,” said Denver coach Sean Payton, whose Broncos (13-3) are one victory away from earning the top overall seed in ... Read More »

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Cardinals place WR Marvin Harrison Jr. on IR, ending disappointing second season

By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals placed receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. on injured reserve on Friday, ending a disappointing season for the second-year player. The 23-year-old left last week’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals because of a foot injury and coach Jonathan Gannon already said earlier this week that he wasn’t expected to play ... Read More »

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Patriots face Dolphins as legal cases for Diggs, Barmore cast cloud over pursuit of AFC’s top seed

By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots’ regular-season finale will be the biggest game of their season. It has been preceded by a challenging week off the field. The Patriots (13-3) enter Sunday’s matchup with the Miami Dolphins (7-9) having secured their first playoff berth since 2021. But with a victory against Miami and ... Read More »

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Vikings’ McCarthy returns at QB for finale against resting Packers as Tune gets 2nd career start

By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026

Green Bay (9-6-1) at Minnesota (8-8) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS. BetMGM NFL odds: Vikings by 8. Against the spread: Packers 6-9-1; Vikings 8-8. Series record: Packers lead 67-60-3. Last week: Packers lost 41-24 to Ravens; Vikings beat Lions 23-10. Last meeting: Packers beat Vikings 23-6 in Green Bay on Nov. 23. Packers offense: overall ... Read More »

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Gioacchino Panzini scores 26, Cornell takes down Alfred State 133-65

By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026

ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — Gioacchino Panzini’s 26 points helped Cornell defeat Alfred State 133-65 on Friday. Panzini added five rebounds for the Big Red (7-6). Adam Hinton scored 18 points while shooting 7 for 7, including 4 for 4 from beyond the arc and added five assists. Ian Imegwu had 16 points and shot 5 ... Read More »

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Jets’ Breece Hall questionable for season finale against Bills, Isaiah Williams voted team MVP

By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets running back Breece Hall is questionable to play in the season finale Sunday against the Buffalo Bills. Hall, who reached 1,000 yards rushing for the first time in his four-year career last week, was limited for the second day in a row Friday while dealing with a ... Read More »

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Bargman scores first PWHL goal as Sirens edge Victoire 4-3

By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Anna Bargman recorded her first-ever PWHL goal and Kristýna Kaltounková scored the go-ahead goal for the New York Sirens in a back-and-forth 4-3 win over the Montreal Victoire on Friday. Bargman scored in the final minutes of the first period, cutting across the slot to tie the game after Laura Stacey ... Read More »

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Florida Panthers enlist stars for unique cancer fundraiser, showing it off at Winter Classic

By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026

MIAMI (AP) — For their latest project, the Florida Panthers signed Wayne Gretzky, Martina Navratilova, Michael Bublé, Dustin Johnson and the Miami Heat. And they were armed with paintbrushes, not hockey sticks. The Panthers — a few hours before their Winter Classic outdoor game at the Miami Marlins’ ballpark against the New York Rangers — ... Read More »

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Steelers LB TJ Watt calls dry needling mishap a ‘fluke’ and hopes to play against Baltimore

By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026

PITTSBURGH (AP) — T.J. Watt is ready to take a break from dry needling and get back to work on the football field. The Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker is hopeful to play on Sunday night when the Baltimore Ravens visit with the AFC North title on the line. The perennial Pro Bowler has missed each of ... Read More »

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Osaka ill at United Cup in Perth but hopes to be OK for the Australian Open

By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026

PERTH, Australia (AP) — Four-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka is feeling under the weather at the United Cup. After losing her first match for Japan against Greece’s Maria Sakkari on Friday, Osaka said she got “really sick” over the Christmas holiday period and wasn’t operating at 100% during the 6-4, 6-2 loss. Osaka ... Read More »

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