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Cleveland Browns are naming Todd Monken as head coach, person with knowledge of decision tells The Associated Press
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns are naming Todd Monken as head coach, person with knowledge of decision tells The Associated Press. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Even in Caitlin Clark’s home state, girls high school basketball in decline. It thrives in this town
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
NEWELL, Iowa (AP) — The streets of Newell and Fonda are quiet. Rural decline has taken a toll on these northwest Iowa towns with main street storefronts shuttered and vacant houses scattered here and there. Yet the heart of these communities separated by 9 miles isn’t hard to find. It still beats at the Newell-Fonda ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal Canadiens fire goaltending coach Eric Raymond, name Marco Marciano interim replacement
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
MONTREAL (AP) — The Montreal Canadiens fired goaltending coach Eric Raymond on Wednesday. They made the move 53 games into the NHL season despite sitting in a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Goalies Jakub Dobes, Samuel Montembeault and Jacob Fowler have combined for a save percentage of .884 that ranks 28th among the league’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the numbers: Girls high school basketball participation down at least 21% since 2000
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
The number of girls high school basketball players in the United States has dropped at least 21% since 2000 based on National Federation of State High School Associations’ annual participation surveys. The federation, which relies on individual schools to self-report numbers for each sport, said girls high school basketball participation declined from 451,600 at 16,526 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!River Plate to put roof on Monumental Stadium and expand capacity to 100,000-plus for 2030 World Cup
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The Argentine club River Plate is to put a roof on its Monumental Stadium and expand capacity to more than 100,000 in preparation for the 2030 World Cup, making it one of the largest soccer venues in the world. The work on the stadium, which was first opened in May ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens fire goalie coach Eric Raymond amid down season for Montreal goalies
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
BROSSARD — The Montreal Canadiens have fired goalie coach Eric Raymond, president of hockey operations Jeff Gorton announced Wednesday. Raymond had held the position since the 2021-22 season. The Canadiens say Marco Marciano, who served as goalie coach of the American Hockey League’s Laval Rocket, will take over Raymond’s duties on an interim basis until ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spanish league offers 50 euros for each tip-off on establishments illegally broadcasting games
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
The Spanish league is stepping up its fight against audio-visual fraud by offering 50 euros ($59) for each verified tip on the establishments broadcasting games without proper permission, it said Wednesday. Bars, restaurants, betting places and similar establishments need to subscribe to a specific package to be able to show the games. The league said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Detroit Red Wings sign Ben Chiarot to a 3-year, $11.55 million contract extension
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday signed veteran defenseman Ben Chiarot to a three-year contract extension worth $11.55 million. Chiarot will count $3.85 million against the salary cap from when his new deal kicks in next season through 2028-29. Chiarot, who turns 35 in May, is past the midway point of his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tyson Fury coming out of retirement in April to fight Arslanbek Makhmudov
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is to come out of retirement to face Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11. The highly-anticipated fight was confirmed on Wednesday by Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority and president of the Saudi Boxing Federation. No venue has yet been announced. “Excited to be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kingsbury, Thompson named Canada’s flag-bearers for 2026 Olympic Games
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
Canada’s flag-bearers for the 2026 Winter Olympics are both decorated athletes who have waded through adversity to get to the fourth Olympic Games of their careers. Moguls skier Mikaël Kingsbury and ski cross racer Marielle Thompson will bear the Maple Leaf in one of four ceremonies to be held simultaneously across northern Italy on Feb. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Manu Ginobili among the backers of a new planned sports performance project in South Florida
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Manu Ginobili once lost an NBA Finals in Miami. He was then part of beating Miami for the NBA title the following season. And, as an Argentine, he fully understands the multi-cultural flavor of the area and what sports mean in the region. So now, the basketball great is investing in ... Read More »
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