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Lions hire Drew Petzing as offensive coordinator
By Canadian Press on January 26th, 2026
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have hired Drew Petzing, their third offensive coordinator in three years. The Lions announced the move on Monday. Detroit fired offensive coordinator John Morton shortly after the season in a move that was expected after coach Dan Campbell took over play-calling duties midway through the season. Morton ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-Olympic snowboarder pleads not guilty to running a drug smuggling ring
By Canadian Press on January 26th, 2026
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A former Canadian Olympic snowboarder pleaded not guilty to running a billion-dollar drug trafficking ring and orchestrating multiple killings, as one of the FBI’s top fugitives made his first U.S. court appearance Monday since he was arrested in Mexico last week and flown to California. U.S. authorities say Ryan Wedding, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaxon Smith-Njigba has a star turn as he helps carry the Seahawks to the Super Bowl
By Canadian Press on January 26th, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — Jaxon Smith-Njigba made plenty of spectacular plays during the best season by a wide receiver in Seattle Seahawks history, so it wasn’t a shock that he added another highlight during the NFC championship game. Nonetheless, the one-handed catch Smith-Njigba made late in the first quarter of Sunday’s 31-27 win over the Los ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Girona scores with diving header in injury time to draw 1-1 with Getafe
By Canadian Press on January 26th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Victor Reis scored with a diving header in injury time to give Girona a 1-1 home draw against Getafe on Monday and extend its unbeaten run to four matches in the Spanish league. Girona was one of La Liga’s form sides coming into the game at the Estadio Municipal de Montilivi but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackhawks send forward Nick Lardis back to minors
By Canadian Press on January 26th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks assigned forward Nick Lardis to Rockford of the American Hockey League on Monday. The 20-year-old Lardis, one of the team’s top prospects, made his NHL debut on Dec. 13. He had five goals and two assists in 21 games with the Blackhawks. “I think he’s done a solid job,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Argonauts sign veteran linebacker Judge to contract extension
By Canadian Press on January 26th, 2026
TORONTO — Cameron Judge is sticking with the Toronto Argonauts. The Canadian linebacker signed a one-year extension with the CFL club which keeps him in Toronto through the 2027 season. Financial details weren’t divulged but according to a league source the restructured deal includes $410,000 in hard money and a $50,000 signing bonus with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hornets take a 50-point lead for 2nd time this month, roll past 76ers 130-93
By Canadian Press on January 26th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Brandon Miller scored 30 points, and the Charlotte Hornets took a 50-point lead for the second time this month on the way to rolling past the Philadelphia 76ers 130-93 on Monday afternoon. All five Hornets starters finished in double figures. Kon Knueppel and Moussa Diabate scored 12, LaMelo Ball added 11 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chicago Cubs sign outfielder Dylan Carlson to a minor league deal
By Canadian Press on January 26th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have signed outfielder Dylan Carlson to a minor league deal that includes an invitation to big league camp for spring training. The Cubs announced the contract on Monday. The 27-year-old Carlson is expected to compete for a backup job. He batted .203 with six homers and 20 RBIs in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!French striker Barry scores fourth goal in five games to rescue 1-1 draw for Everton against Leeds
By Canadian Press on January 26th, 2026
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — French striker Thierno Barry scored his fourth goal in five games to give Everton a 1-1 draw at home to Leeds on Monday. Leeds was dominant in the first half and took the lead in the 28th minute when Anton Stach’s low cross from the right ran across the 18-yard box ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Einarson, Lawes and Peterson improve to 4-0 at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
By Canadian Press on January 26th, 2026
MISSISSAUGA — Manitoba’s Beth Peterson defeated Northern Ontario’s Krista Scharf 9-2 on Monday afternoon to remain unbeaten at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Peterson is the only undefeated team in the Pool B standings at 4-0. Canada’s Kerri Einarson and Manitoba’s Kaitlyn Lawes improved to 4-0 with victories in the morning session at Paramount Fine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Davis scores as Udinese wins 3-1 at struggling Verona in Serie A
By Canadian Press on January 26th, 2026
VERONA, Italy (AP) — Former Aston Villa striker Keinan Davis scored for the seventh time this season as his Udinese beat struggling Verona 3-1 on Monday. Verona remained second bottom of Serie A, equal on 14 points with last-placed Pisa, and it rarely looked like recording its third win of a dismal season. Udinese took ... Read More »
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