National Sports
Georgia big man Somto Cyril ejected for throwing a forearm at fellow Nigerian
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Georgia center Somto Cyril was ejected for throwing a forearm into Florida’s Rueben Chinyelu on Tuesday night. Officials ejected Cyril midway through the first half after watching replays and seeing Cyril swing his arm and fist at Chinyelu following a made basket. The two Nigerians were jockeying for position under the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wembanyama available to play against Grizzlies off the bench
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Victor Wembanyama was available to play in Tuesday night’s game between the San Antionio Spurs and Memphis Grizzlies after missing the last two games with left knee soreness. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said the 7-foot-4 center/forward would come off the bench and be under a minutes restriction. But, Johnson said the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flyers general manager Danny Briere prioritizes future over short-term playoff push
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Danny Briere kept his eye on the big picture as the Flyers hit the midway point of the season in the thick of the playoff picture — the promising record is part of the ongoing rebuild, not a sign it’s close to ending. The Flyers general manager and architect of an overdue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wembanyama available to play against Grizzlies; will come off bench
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Victor Wembanyama was available to play in Tuesday night’s game between the San Antionio Spurs and Memphis Grizzlies after missing the last two games with left knee soreness. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said the 7-foot-4 center/forward would come off the bench and be under a minutes restriction. But, Johnson said the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Packers optimistic that offensive tackle Zach Tom will return for wild-card game at Bears
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay right tackle Zach Tom could be available for the Packers’ playoff opener after missing their final three regular-season games with a knee injury. Coach Matt LaFleur said Tuesday he anticipates Tom will play Saturday night when the Packers (9-7-1) visit the Chicago Bears (11-6) in an NFC wild-card ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith’s 138 helps Australia build 183-run lead in final Ashes test
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
SYDNEY (AP) — Steve Smith was dismissed for 138 and Beau Webster remained unbeaten on 71 as Australia was bowled out for 567 on Wednesday, a 183-run first-innings lead on Day 4 of the fifth and final Ashes test. England picked up three wickets for 49 runs in the morning session after the Australians resumed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers eager to revive slumping running game in home playoff matchup with Rams
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rico Dowdle and the NFC South champion Carolina Panthers are aiming to revive a slumping running game on Saturday when they host the Los Angeles Rams in the franchise’s first home playoff game in a decade. Failure to do so will almost certainly result in an early exit from the postseason ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal lineup is completed
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — And then there were eight. The Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal lineup was finalized Tuesday with Algeria and defending champion Ivory Coast booking the last places. Algeria needed a brilliant strike from Adil Boulbina at the end of extra time to beat Congo 1-0, and Amad Diallo and Yan Diomande both ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Man United manager Ten Hag agrees to become FC Twente technical director
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has agreed to take over as technical director of FC Twente from next season, the Dutch club said Tuesday. Ten Hag’s return to soccer comes after he was fired by Bayer Leverkusen after just three games at the start of the season. The Dutchman had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ravens fire John Harbaugh, increasing the total number of NFL coaching openings to 7
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
The NFL has seven coaching openings after John Harbaugh was fired by the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday night. The league had three dismissals on Black Monday and one on Sunday night. Two coaches were fired during the season. Here’s the rundown: Ravens, John Harbaugh After 18 seasons as Baltimore’s coach, Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti relieved ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Playoff-bound Bills sign kicker Matthew Wright to practice squad with Matt Prater’s status uncertain
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The playoff-bound Buffalo Bills signed kicker Matthew Wright to their practice squad on Tuesday in a precautionary move in the event Matt Prater is sidelined after aggravating a quadricep injury to his right kicking leg last weekend. The 29-year-old Wright has six seasons of NFL experience and appeared in four ... Read More »
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