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Toronto Raptors forward Barnes named NBA Eastern Conference player of the week
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
TORONTO — Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes has been named the NBA Eastern Conference player of the week. Barnes averaged a team-high 22 points, 6.3 rebounds, six assists and 36.4 minutes in three games, all Raptors wins. He missed Toronto’s 125-117 loss at Boston on Friday with a right knee sprain. He ended his week ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Argos head coach Miller expects veteran QB Chad Kelly to be his starter in 2026
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
There’ll be no quarterback controversy in Mike Miller’s first season as the Toronto Argonauts head coach. Miller, named Toronto’s 46th head coach last month, said Monday he expects veteran Chad Kelly under centre when the Argos open training camp in May. Kelly, 31, missed the entire 2025 campaign recovering from a serious leg injury suffered ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fourth-ranked Kaitlyn Lawes takes final spot in 18-team field for upcoming Scotties
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Winnipeg-based team skipped by Kaitlyn Lawes has claimed the final spot in the 18-team field for the upcoming Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Lawes, Selena Njegovan, Jocelyn Peterman and Kristin Gordon received the last pre-qualification spot as the highest-ranked team that hadn’t qualified via provincial/territorial playdowns, Curling Canada said Monday. The berth became ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NASCAR’s ‘Chase’ returns: What fans need to know about the 2026 format
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR’s nearly two-year study into an overhaul of its championship-deciding format concluded Monday with the reveal that in 2026 the stock car series will return to a 10-race version closely resembling the very first iteration introduced 22 years ago. The system will return to a 10-race format consisting of the top ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dave Giusti, who helped win the 1971 World Series, dies at 86
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dave Giusti, a reliable reliever who spent 15 years in the majors and helped the Pittsburgh Pirates win the 1971 World Series title, has died. He was 86. The club, citing Giusti’s family, said he died on Sunday. The right-hander went 100-93 with a 3.60 ERA in 668 career appearances for five ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jalen Coker emerges as needed reliable No. 2 wide receiver for Bryce Young in Carolina
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina quarterback Bryce Young has a reliable young wide receiver tandem to work with heading into next season — albeit not the duo the Panthers expected. Jalen Coker’s emergence down the stretch as the team’s No. 2 receiver opposite emerging star and AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year candidate Tetairoa ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert will serve 1-game suspension against Bucks
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has received a one-game suspension due to the number of flagrant fouls he has picked up over the course of the season. NBA officials said Gobert will serve his suspension Tuesday when the Timberwolves visit the Milwaukee Bucks. Gobert received a flagrant foul 1 during the fourth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rams showed their vulnerabilities, but also their resilience in closer-than-expected playoff opener
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the euphoria of the Rams’ dramatic comeback to beat the Carolina Panthers in their playoff opener, it was easy to overlook the fact that the first step on Los Angeles’ postseason journey wasn’t supposed to be nearly this difficult. The Rams (13-5) stamped themselves as a Super Bowl contender while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kansas City will part ways with Marvin Menzies after he finishes his 4th season with the Roos
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Marvin Menzies will not return to Kansas City after he concludes his fourth season as its men’s basketball coach, the school said in a statement Monday, and a search for his replacement is already underway. The Roos, who have never made the NCAA Tournament since transitioning to Division I in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Penguins sign versatile forward Blake Lizotte to 3-year contract extension
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Blake Lizotte is now part of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ long-term plan. The Penguins signed the veteran forward to a three-year contract extension on Monday. The deal, which runs through the 2028-29 season, carries an average annual value of $2.25 million. The 28-year-old Lizotte has been one of the brightest spots on one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tomas Hertl, John Gibson, David Pastrnak named NHL’s three stars of the week
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
NEW YORK — Vegas Golden Knights centre Tomas Hertl, Detroit Red Wings goaltender John Gibson and Boston Bruins right-wing David Pastrnak have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week. Hertl had nine points (three goals, six assists) in four games as the Golden Knights completed a perfect week and created a three-point cushion ... Read More »
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