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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 »
Be the first to comment!Celtic manager Nancy fired after one month and O’Neill rehired
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — After six losses and one month, Wilfried Nancy’s brief and disastrous time as Celtic manager is over. Just 33 days since Nancy left Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer for Celtic, he was sacked by the club on Monday. Celtic brought back Martin O’Neill within hours to manage the team to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joe Schoen is returning as New York Giants general manager
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Joe Schoen is returning as general manager of the New York Giants, owners John Mara and Steve Tisch announced Monday, giving the executive they hired four years ago another chance to turn around the beleaguered franchise. The team is 22-45-1 since Schoen took over, making the playoffs in the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s a good time to be Anthony Smith. Two players with that name make AP’s all-bowl team
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
This was a great bowl season for guys named Anthony Smith. East Carolina wide receiver Anthony Smith scored two touchdowns in the Pirates’ 23-17 Military Bowl victory over Pittsburgh, while the Minnesota defensive end with the same name — no relation — delivered a pair of sacks in the Golden Gophers’ 20-17 Rate Bowl overtime ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Japanese slugger Kazuma Okamoto adds power — and raises expectations in Toronto
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
TORONTO — No stranger to big baseball moments, Kazuma Okamoto seems more than comfortable in the spotlight. The Toronto Blue Jays are hoping his success in Japan will translate to the Major League Baseball game. The American League champions agreed to terms with the slugger over the weekend on a four-year, US$60-million contract. The Blue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A deadly plane crash, a burning home and a tense trial add up in NASCAR’s offseason of heartbreak
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The new year began with a celebration of life for Emma Biffle, the 14-year-old daughter of one of NASCAR’s 75 greatest drivers who was among seven people killed when Greg Biffle’s plane crashed just a week before Christmas. The service Sunday was standing room only as the performing arts center in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four NFL head coach firings increase the total of openings to six
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
A rundown of the NFL head coach firings, with three Black Monday dismissals and one on Sunday night increasing the number of job openings to six: Cardinals, Jonathan Gannon Arizona came into the season with high hopes of contending in the NFC West but finished with just three wins for one of the worst records ... Read More »
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