National Sports
Sabrina Ionescu sidelined for Unrivaled’s 2nd season due to injury
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
MEDLEY, Fla. (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu will not play in the second season of Unrivaled because of an injury sustained during the WNBA season. The 3-on-3 women’s basketball league, which began its second season on Monday, announced the news Thursday, saying that Ionescu will still be involved with off-court initiatives and partnership opportunities. The four-time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drake Maye and Justin Herbert each looking for 1st playoff win as Patriots host Chargers
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — In a year’s time, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has gone from the rookie starter on a losing team to an MVP candidate and the face of a playoff squad. That rapid rise hasn’t altered the 23-year-old’s mindset as he prepares to lead New England into its first playoff game since the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Denver Broncos’ stunning season: Ending Chiefs’ reign and clinching top AFC seed
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
DENVER (AP) — Sean Payton listed three goals for his Denver Broncos this season, and chief among them was knocking off the Kansas City Chiefs. They did that, winning the AFC West for the first time in a decade and ending K.C.’s nine-year reign atop the division. The Chiefs, who have played in the past ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quarterbacks Moore and Mendoza face off again as Oregon plays Indiana in the CFP semis
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
The first meeting between Fernando Mendoza and Dante Moore wasn’t pretty. It was two years ago, before the Pac-12’s demise. Mendoza was quarterback at California, while Moore started for UCLA in the final game of the regular season. Cal went on to win 33-7. Mendoza, who started the season as Cal’s third-string QB, threw for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Houston heads to Pittsburgh in search of first road playoff victory in franchise history
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
Houston (12-5) at Pittsburgh (10-7) Monday, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPN/ABC. BetMGM NFL odds: Texans by 3 1/2. Against the spread: Texans 9-8; Steelers 8-8-1. Series record: Steelers lead 8-5. Last meeting: Texans beat Steelers 30-6 on Oct. 1, 2023, in Houston. Last week: Texans beat Colts 38-30; Steelers beat Ravens 26-24. Texans offense: overall (18), ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quarterbacks Moore and Mendoza faceoff again when Oregon plays Indiana in the CFP semis
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
The first meeting between Fernando Mendoza and Dante Moore wasn’t pretty. It was two years ago, before the Pac-12’s demise. Mendoza was quarterback at California, while Moore started for UCLA in the final game of the regular season. Cal went on to win 33-7. Mendoza, who started the season as Cal’s third-string QB, threw for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After Mike McDaniel’s firing, the Dolphins could pursue John Harbaugh or another experienced coach
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins continued an organizational reboot on Thursday, firing coach Mike McDaniel amid an ongoing search for a new general manager. Miami owner Stephen Ross will be looking for his fourth head coach since 2018. “After careful evaluation and extensive discussions since the season ended, I have made the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ravens interview 2 Broncos assistants for coaching vacancy: Vance Joseph and Davis Webb
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have interviewed two Denver Broncos coordinators for their head coaching vacancy. The Ravens said Thursday they’d talked to defensive coordinator Vance Joseph and passing game coordinator Davis Webb. They were the first completed interviews the team announced after firing longtime coach John Harbaugh on Tuesday. The Broncos ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Algeria’s Amoura regrets mocking Congo’s Lumumba statue fan at Africa Cup
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Algeria player Mohamed Amoura says he meant no disrespect after he appeared to mock the statuesque Congo supporter paying tribute to slain independence hero Patrice Lumumba at the Africa Cup of Nations. During his celebrations after Algeria’s dramatic 1-0 win over Congo on Tuesday, Amoura mimicked the fan’s posture with his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!9 FanDuel network teams end deals, MLB prepared to produce and distribute broadcasts
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Nine Major League Baseball teams have terminated their deals with the FanDuel Sports Network to carry their local broadcasts, and Commissioner Rob Manfred said MLB is prepared to produce and distribute the telecasts. Main Street Sports Group, which operates the FanDuel networks, did not make its December payment to the St. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Slot unhappy with Martinelli after Bradley incident in Arsenal-Liverpool match
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Liverpool manager Arne Slot was unhappy with the conduct of Gabriel Martinelli after the Arsenal winger bundled injured defender Conor Bradley off the field in the final seconds of the teams’ 0-0 draw in the Premier League on Thursday. Bradley was writhing around in pain near the sideline after landing awkwardly on ... Read More »
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