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Commanders are promoting David Blough to offensive coordinator, AP source says
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
The Washington Commanders are hiring David Blough as their offensive coordinator, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday because the team had not announced the hire. Blough is getting promoted from assistant quarterbacks coach to take over the offense under coach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Last serve: Olympic volleyball star Jordan Larson announces this is her final season playing
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Four-time Olympic medalist and volleyball star Jordan Larson said Friday that this season will be her last on the court as a professional athlete. The 39-year-old Larson is a co-owner and player for LOVB Nebraska, one of six founding members of League One Volleyball, which is in its second professional season. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs’ oft-injured Anthony Davis to miss time with ligament damage in hand
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Anthony Davis has ligament damage in his left hand, and the Dallas Mavericks’ oft-injured big man is seeking multiple opinions on treatment options, the team said Friday without offering a time frame on a possible return. Davis was injured late in a 116-114 loss at the Utah Jazz on Thursday night. The 10-time All-Star was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada women’s hockey team to bring experience and grit to Milan Olympics
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
TORONTO — Canada looked to experience, while adding some grit, in choosing its 23-player women’s hockey roster for the Milan Cortina Olympics. Captain Marie-Philip Poulin, headed to her fifth Olympics, is one of 16 players returning from the 2022 gold-medal squad in Beijing. The Canadian roster is drawn entirely from the Professional Women’s Hockey League. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mexican star Hirving “Chucky” Lozano isn’t returning to San Diego FC after a rocky debut MLS season
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Hirving “Chucky” Lozano will not return to San Diego FC for a second season. San Diego sporting director Tyler Heaps told reporters Friday that he is working on a departure for Lozano, the 30-year-old Mexican national team mainstay who joined the Major League Soccer expansion club for its inaugural season in 2025 as its first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada women’s hockey team to bring experience and some young grit to Milan Olympics
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
TORONTO — Canada looked to experience and some young grit in choosing its 23-player women’s hockey roster for the Milan Cortina Olympics. Captain Marie-Philip Poulin, headed to her fifth Olympics, is one of 16 players returning from the 2022 gold-medal squad in Beijing. The Canadian roster is drawn entirely from the Professional Women’s Hockey League. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Old gal has had rough night’: Main break floods iconic Yukon bar amid -40 C weather
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
A major water main break in Dawson City, Yukon, flooded streets and a historic bar as temperatures plunged to -40 C amid a recent cold snap. Dawson’s public works department said some residents and businesses were without water as workers tried to fix damage from the break that happened Thursday at the city’s 3rd and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks Koepka is out of LIV Golf. Now he has applied for PGA Tour membership again
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka, just over two weeks after defecting from Saudi-funded LIV Golf, has applied to have his PGA Tour membership reinstated. The next step belongs to the tour, which has suspended players for joining the rival league, even if they never had PGA Tour membership. Two people with knowledge of Koepka’s application ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miami returns home, starts process of getting ready for CFP title game
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — A man drove past where the buses that carried the Miami Hurricanes back to their campus on Friday afternoon, windows rolled down on his vehicle and he was smiling as he honked his horn over and over and over again. It was Miami coach Mario Cristobal. Yes, he allowed himself ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Details of Ryan O’Hearn’s $29 million, 2-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Details of Ryan O’Hearn’s $29 million, two-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates: 2026 salary: $14 million 2027 salary: $15 million Performance bonuses (based on plate appearances): $100,000 each for 450 and 475, $150,000 each for 500 and 525 Award bonuses: MVP: $250,000 (2nd: $150,000, 3rd: $100,000) World Series MVP: $50,000 Silver Slugger: $75,000 All-Star: $50,000 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Details of Tyler Mahle’s $10 million, 1-year contract with the San Francisco Giants
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Details of Tyler Mahle’s $10 million, one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants: Signing Bonus: $3 million, payable Jan. 15, 2027 2026 salary: $7 million Performance bonuses (based on innings): $500,000 for 100, $1 million each for 125 and 150 Award bonuses; All-Star: $100,000 Comeback Player of the Year: $50,000 Also: Hotel suite on road ... Read More »
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