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Hockey Hall of Fame player and longtime Blackhawks executive Bob Pulford dies at 89
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Bob Pulford, a Hockey Hall of Fame player who went on to a lengthy career in the NHL as a coach and general manager, has died. He was 89. A spokesperson for the NHL Alumni Association said Monday the organization learned of Pulford’s death from his family. No other details were provided. A tough, dependable ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seahawks ace final regular-season test, shut down 49ers and enter playoffs as No.1 seed
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
For the Seattle Seahawks to put the finishing touches on a standout season and secure the No. 1 seed in the NFC, they would first have to slow down a red-hot San Francisco 49ers offense. Not only did Seattle keep San Francisco’s offense at bay, the Seahawks throttled the 49ers, limiting them to 173 yards ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Salah stars again for Egypt and Nigeria routs Mozambique to reach Africa Cup quarters
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Mohamed Salah scored with the last kick in extra time to seal’s Egypt’s 3-1 win over Benin in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16, and Nigeria enjoyed a 4-0 rout of Mozambique on Monday. Egypt had to dig deep after being surprisingly held to 1-1 in normal time after Benin’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shooting slump drags defending national champion Florida out of college basketball poll
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Defending national champion Florida shot its way out of the AP Top 25. The Gators dropped out of the men’s college basketball poll Monday, two days after losing at Missouri to open Southeastern Conference play. It was Florida’s fifth loss — one more than it had last season — and was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Novak Djokovic withdraws from the Australian Open tuneup tournament in Adelaide
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Novak Djokovic withdrew from the Australian Open tuneup tournament in Adelaide, saying Monday that he isn’t prepared to return to competition ahead of the year’s first Grand Slam event. “To all my fans in Adelaide, unfortunately I’m not quite physically ready to compete in the Adelaide International next week,” Djokovic posted on social media. “It’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘We’re hanging in there’: Vancouver Canucks struggling halfway through NHL season
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
VANCOUVER — This is not the season the Vancouver Canucks expected. Heading into the 2025-26 campaign, belief was high that the team could move past last season’s injuries and personnel issues to challenge for a playoff spot this spring. Instead, 41 games in, Vancouver (16-20-5) sits second last in the NHL standings heading into Monday’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tunisia changes coach before World Cup after disappointing Africa Cup
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — World Cup participant Tunisia has parted with coach Sami Trabelsi and his coaching staff following their last 16 exit at the Africa Cup of Nations. “The executive committee has decided to terminate by mutual consent the contractual relationship with the entire technical staff of the national team,” the Tunisian Federation of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pittsburgh WR DK Metcalf relieved to be in the playoffs after Steelers rally during his suspension
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf returned to work on Monday, relieved that his team’s season is still alive following his two-game suspension for making contact with a fan in Detroit last month. The Steelers won the AFC North with a heart-stopping 26-24 win over Baltimore on Sunday night. Metcalf watched from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mikael Kingsbury set for World Cup return but with caution after groin injury
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Canadian freestyle ski star Mikael Kingsbury returns to action Friday at the World Cup moguls event in Val St-Côme, Que. The 33-year-old from Deux-Montagnes, Que., withdrew from last month’s World Cup opener in Ruka, Finland, due to a groin injury. Kingsbury, who is in search of his 100th World Cup win, says he will take ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!IIHF president Luc Tardif on Olympic arena delays: ‘We’re going to have a tournament’
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
SAINT PAUL — International Ice Hockey Federation president Luc Tardif expects a “fantastic tournament” when NHL players return to the Olympics next month — despite some significant construction delays at the main arena. Speaking ahead of the gold- and bronze-medal games at the world junior hockey championship Monday, Tardif added that although parts of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Denver Broncos’ defense shines, but coach Sean Payton isn’t celebrating yet
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos may be rolling into the postseason as the AFC’s top seed but coach Sean Payton isn’t exactly exhuberant entering the playoffs. “Look, am I ever happy? No,” Payton said after the Broncos’ 19-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers’ backups Sunday secured a first-round bye and homefield advantage. ... Read More »
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