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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 »
Be the first to comment!John Harbaugh is out as the Baltimore Ravens’ coach after 18 seasons, including a Super Bowl win
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — John Harbaugh has been fired after 18 seasons as the Baltimore Ravens’ coach. Owner Steve Bisciotti said Tuesday he relieved Harbaugh of his duties after the Ravens were one of the league’s most disappointing teams this season. They went 8-9 and missed the playoffs after entering Week 1 as one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackhawks C Connor Bedard steps up his rehab in his return from a shoulder injury
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Connor Bedard joined the Chicago Blackhawks for part of Tuesday’s practice, stepping up his rehab in his return from a right shoulder injury. Bedard got hurt on a draw with 0.8 seconds left in a 3-2 loss at St. Louis on Dec. 12. He ranked among the NHL leaders with 19 goals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions fire offensive coordinator John Morton after coach Dan Campbell took over play-calling duties
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions fired offensive coordinator John Morton on Tuesday. The move was expected after the Lions missed the playoffs and coach Dan Campbell took over Morton’s play-calling duties midway through the season. Campbell is now looking for his third offensive coordinator in three seasons. Former OC Ben Johnson left ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Source: Stampeders linebacker Roberts reaches multi-year deal with Minnesota Vikings
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
CALGARY — Former CFL linebacker Jacob Roberts has reached a multi-year agreement with the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings. According to a CFL source, the deal covers three years. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity as the Vikings haven’t announced the move. The six-foot-one, 233-pound Roberts had earlier worked out with the Vikings following the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AP Source: John Harbaugh leaving the Baltimore Ravens after 18 seasons as coach
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — John Harbaugh is leaving the Baltimore Ravens after 18 seasons as their coach, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the Ravens haven’t announced the decision. The move comes after the Ravens were one of the league’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nottingham Forest seals late 2-1 win at West Ham to pile pressure on former manager Nuno
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Nottingham Forest piled the pressure on former manager Nuno Espirito Santo with a 2-1 win at West Ham on Tuesday. Morgan Gibbs-White won and then converted a penalty in the 89th minute to seal a crucial victory in a clash between two teams fighting for survival in the Premier League. Forest moved ... Read More »
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