January 20th, 2026

National Sports

Miami unfurls a banner to honor retired coach Jim Larrañaga, who led the ‘Canes to a Final Four

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Jim Larrañaga’s name now hangs from the rafters at the University of Miami. The Hurricanes paid tribute to the retired coach on Tuesday night before their Atlantic Coast Conference game against Florida State, unveiling a banner in celebration of Larrañaga during a pregame ceremony. The banner displayed his name and ... Read More »

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Rueben Chinyelu’s fourth consecutive double-double helps No. 16 Florida beat LSU 79-61

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Rueben Chinyelu scored 15 points and tied his career high with 21 rebounds, becoming the first Florida player in two decades with four consecutive double-doubles, and the 16th-ranked Gators handled LSU 79-61 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight victory. Chinyelu matched David Lee’s double-double streak from 2005 as Florida (14-5, ... Read More »

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John Mobley Jr. scores 26 and Bruce Thornton adds 23 to help Ohio State beat Minnesota 82-74 in OT

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — John Mobley Jr. scored 26 points and made five 3-pointers, Bruce Thornton had 23 points, seven rebounds and four steals, and Ohio State beat Minnesota 82-74 in overtime on Tuesday night. Devin Royal scored five of his 16 points in overtime and Christoph Tilly finished with 11 for Ohio State (13-5, ... Read More »

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Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka reaches the third round at the Australian Open

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka defeated a tenacious Bai Zhouxuan of China 6-3, 6-1 Wednesday to reach the third round of the Australian Open. Sabalenka needed seven set points at Rod Laver Arena to take the first set against the defensive-minded Chinese player, who used clever drop shots to help her stay in ... Read More »

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Start of Spurs-Rockets game delayed 22 minutes while a bent rim was replaced

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

HOUSTON (AP) — The start of Houston’s game against San Antonio on Tuesday night was delayed for 22 minutes because a player bent a rim before tipoff and it had to be replaced. The Spurs were inspecting it during introductions and soon a maintenance crew came out and placed a level on the rim before ... Read More »

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Ravens interview Jaguars defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile for their coaching vacancy

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have interviewed Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile for their coaching vacancy. In his first season as their coordinator, the Jaguars improved from 4-13 to 13-4. He was an assistant for the Green Bay Packers the previous season and coached linebackers for the Miami Dolphins from 2020-23. ... Read More »

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Raiders interview Mike McDaniel as coaching search heats up

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders have been active in recent days adding to their growing list of coaching candidates, including interviewing former Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel on Monday in South Florida. Raiders executives also were in the area to attend the College Football Playoff title game between Indiana and Miami. Owner ... Read More »

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Todd Monken interviews a 2nd time for Browns’ coaching job

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

CLEVELAND (AP) — Todd Monken had his second interview on Tuesday for the Cleveland Browns’ coaching job. Monken has been Baltimore’s offensive coordinator for the past three seasons and first interviewed on Jan. 10. He has also interviewed for Tampa Bay’s offensive coordinator opening. He was the second candidate to get a second interview. Browns ... Read More »

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Baker Mayfield slams Kevin Stefanski over trade: ‘Can’t wait to see you twice a year’

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield said on social media Tuesday that he never heard from coach Kevin Stefanski after Cleveland traded him to Carolina in 2022. Now the two are in the NFC South after Atlanta hired Stefanski on Saturday. “Still waiting on a text/call from him after I got shipped off like a piece ... Read More »

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Hoosiers receive hero’s welcome in return to Bloomington as football national champions

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — The Indiana Hoosiers were ready to party Tuesday night, and hundreds of loyal fans joined them when they arrived back on campus in Bloomington. Turning out in freezing temperatures and brutally cold wind chills, fans, players and coaches celebrated college football’s implausible national champions. The heartwarming scene reminded fans how Indiana’s ... Read More »

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Josh Giddey could return from strained left hamstring this week after being sidelined since Dec. 31

By Canadian Press on January 20th, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — Guard Josh Giddey is just about ready to return to the Chicago Bulls’ lineup after being sidelined the past three weeks because of a strained left hamstring, coach Billy Donovan said Tuesday. Donovan said prior to the game against the Los Angeles Clippers that Giddey could return at Minnesota on Thursday. The ... Read More »

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