National Sports
Canada tops Finland 6-3 to claim bronze at world junior hockey championship
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
SAINT PAUL — Zayne Parekh had a goal and an assist to set a new record for points by a Canadian defenceman at a world junior hockey championship as the country salvaged a bronze medal with a 6-3 victory over Finland on Monday. Gavin McKenna scored and added three assists for Canada, which was bounced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ravens have a lot to ask themselves after a season with Super Bowl hopes ended with an 8-9 record
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — A few months ago, the question was whether the Baltimore Ravens could finally perform in the playoffs like they had in the regular season. Instead, the heartache simply came earlier. From Week 1 at Buffalo — when they blew a 15-point lead in the final four minutes — until Tyler ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dolan not expecting any big moves for Knicks, says Thibodeau was ‘mildly surprised’ by firing
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Knicks owner James Dolan said Monday he wasn’t aware of any trade discussions last summer involving Giannis Antetokounmpo and doesn’t expect any big moves this season. Speaking to WFAN Radio, Dolan also said he believed Tom Thibodeau was “mildly surprised” when the Knicks fired him last summer despite leading the Knicks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagles ready for the 49ers after losing the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Brandon Graham had just defended coach Nick Sirianni’s decision to choose rest for his starters over playing them in a game that decided seeding — a loss to Washington that cost the Eagles the No. 2 seed in the NFC — when he was told San Francisco was on deck in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dallas Cowboys can’t afford to keep wasting seasons like the one Dak Prescott just had
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott knows the seasons are slipping away and understands it’s a little bit worse when one of his best — and healthiest — years is wasted by a defense as bad as any in the history of the Dallas Cowboys. The star quarterback who just finished his 10th season won’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aaron Glenn and Jets eager to put disastrous season behind them and continue to build for the future
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Glenn began his tenure as the New York Jets’ head coach with bold talk of changing a culture and fixing the failing foundation of a struggling franchise. Nearly a year later, the Jets remain a major work in progress. Glenn was the first coach in team history to open ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley introduced as Red Bulls head coach
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Calling it an “incredible opportunity,” former Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley was officially introduced as head coach of the New York Red Bulls on Monday. Bradley succeeds Sandro Schwarz, who was dismissed Oct. 27 after two seasons on the job. New York missed the playoffs this year, ending a run of 15 straight trips to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steelers endured a roller coaster of a season to reach the playoffs. Now anything’s possible
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin isn’t into “what-ifs?” There’s really no point. Sure, the Pittsburgh Steelers coach could wring his hands over the impossibly thin line between victory and defeat, one his team received an up-close look at yet again in a riveting 26-24 win over Baltimore on Sunday night that clinched Pittsburgh’s first AFC ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With famous dad’s support, Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane finding his own path at the Africa Cup
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane is trying to do his own thing at the Africa Cup of Nations despite his famous surname. The 27-year-old Zidane has yet to concede a goal after starting both of Algeria’s opening games and is expected to return on Tuesday for the Fennec Foxes’ last 16 clash ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Details of Zach Pop’s $900,000, 1-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Details of Zach Pop’s $900,000, one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies: 2026 salary: $900,000 while in major leagues, $250,000 while in minor leagues ___ AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rantanen settled with Stars, and facing Carolina for 1st time since being traded twice in 6 weeks
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Mikko Rantanen never settled in with the Carolina Hurricanes while playing only 13 games for them between being traded twice in six weeks last season, and during a stretch when the standout wing played for Finland during the NHL’s two-week break for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Rantanen will go against the ... Read More »
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