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Stidham set to join Staubach, Reich and 4 other QBs to make first start of season in playoffs
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
Bo Nix’s broken ankle has placed Jarrett Stidham into most unusual territory. After throwing no passes and taking four offensive snaps all season, Stidham will now take over as starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos in the AFC title game against New England on Sunday. Stidham hasn’t thrown a pass in a regular-season or playoff ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bombers sign veteran kicker Sergio Castillo to two-year contract extension
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have re-signed American kicker Sergio Castillo and Australian punter Jamieson Sheahan, the CFL club announced Monday. Castillo’s extension is for two years, while Sheahan re-signed for one year. Both players were scheduled to become a free agents in February. The 35-year-old Castillo has been the Blue Bombers kicker for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Improved pass rush helps Falcons defensive coordinator Ulbrich stay on new coach Stefanski’s staff
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich has been retained on new coach Kevin Stefanski’s staff, the team announced Monday. The decision to keep Ulbrich came two days after Stefanski was named as the replacement for fired coach Raheem Morris. Ulbrich carried the endorsement of Falcons owner Arthur Blank, who had said when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iowa cracks top 10 in women’s AP Top 25 basketball poll for first time in 2 years; UConn-South Carolina remain 1-2
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Iowa cracks top 10 in women’s AP Top 25 basketball poll for first time in 2 years; UConn-South Carolina remain 1-2. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Under-pressure Frank ‘feeling the trust’ in toughest spell as Tottenham manager
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
Under-pressure Tottenham manager Thomas Frank believes he retains the faith of the club’s board after speculation about his future following a string of bad results in a troubled season. Frank was taunted in chants by Tottenham’s own fans during Saturday’s 2-1 home loss to West Ham that left his team in 14th place in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Charge, Vancouver Goldeneyes make six-player PWHL swap
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Charge and Vancouver Goldeneyes have executed a six-player trade in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. The Charge acquired Canadian centre Michela Cava, forward Brooke McQuigge and veteran defender Emma Greco from the expansion Goldeneyes and sent Russian winger Anna Shokhina, Austrian forward Anna Meixner and American forward Mannon McMahon to Vancouver. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tkachuk is back for the Panthers. Will it be enough to spark a run to the playoffs?
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Matthew Tkachuk is back with the Florida Panthers, ready to help the back-to-back Stanley Cup champions try to return to the playoffs and start tuning up to play for USA Hockey at next month’s Milan Cortina Olympics. Tkachuk — who had surgery to repair a torn adductor and sports hernia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bills fire coach Sean McDermott after 9 seasons of falling short of reaching the Super Bowl
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills fired coach Sean McDermott on Monday after the team again failed to reach the Super Bowl in his nine seasons. The move came two days after the Bills were eliminated in a heart-wrenching 33-30 overtime loss at Denver in the divisional round of the playoffs. “Sean helped ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mbappé defends Vinícius after boos by Real Madrid fans in Spanish league match
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Kylian Mbappé criticized Real Madrid fans for singling out Vinícius Júnior and booing the star forward in the team’s Spanish league match on Saturday. Mbappé said fans are entitled to boo when they are unhappy, but should criticize the whole squad and not specific players. “I understand the fans,” Mbappé said Monday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guehi becomes latest signing in Man City’s big recruitment drive after leaving Palace
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City completed the signing of England defender Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace for a reported 20 million pounds ($26.7 million) on Monday, bolstering the team’s options amid a run of big injuries at center back. Guehi, who would have been a free agent at the end of the season, almost ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real Madrid, Chelsea return to Champions League with rookie coaches in season of firings
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
Real Madrid and Chelsea resume in the Champions League this week after the winter break with new coaches working in the competition for the first time. Job losses are a strong theme in a season where patience has run thin in the board room and 11 of the 36 Champions League clubs changed coach. Nine ... Read More »
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