National Sports
Gioacchino Panzini scores 26, Cornell takes down Alfred State 133-65
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — Gioacchino Panzini’s 26 points helped Cornell defeat Alfred State 133-65 on Friday. Panzini added five rebounds for the Big Red (7-6). Adam Hinton scored 18 points while shooting 7 for 7, including 4 for 4 from beyond the arc and added five assists. Ian Imegwu had 16 points and shot 5 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets’ Breece Hall questionable for season finale against Bills, Isaiah Williams voted team MVP
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets running back Breece Hall is questionable to play in the season finale Sunday against the Buffalo Bills. Hall, who reached 1,000 yards rushing for the first time in his four-year career last week, was limited for the second day in a row Friday while dealing with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bargman scores first PWHL goal as Sirens edge Victoire 4-3
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Anna Bargman recorded her first-ever PWHL goal and Kristýna Kaltounková scored the go-ahead goal for the New York Sirens in a back-and-forth 4-3 win over the Montreal Victoire on Friday. Bargman scored in the final minutes of the first period, cutting across the slot to tie the game after Laura Stacey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida Panthers enlist stars for unique cancer fundraiser, showing it off at Winter Classic
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — For their latest project, the Florida Panthers signed Wayne Gretzky, Martina Navratilova, Michael Bublé, Dustin Johnson and the Miami Heat. And they were armed with paintbrushes, not hockey sticks. The Panthers — a few hours before their Winter Classic outdoor game at the Miami Marlins’ ballpark against the New York Rangers — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steelers LB TJ Watt calls dry needling mishap a ‘fluke’ and hopes to play against Baltimore
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — T.J. Watt is ready to take a break from dry needling and get back to work on the football field. The Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker is hopeful to play on Sunday night when the Baltimore Ravens visit with the AFC North title on the line. The perennial Pro Bowler has missed each of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Osaka ill at United Cup in Perth but hopes to be OK for the Australian Open
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
PERTH, Australia (AP) — Four-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka is feeling under the weather at the United Cup. After losing her first match for Japan against Greece’s Maria Sakkari on Friday, Osaka said she got “really sick” over the Christmas holiday period and wasn’t operating at 100% during the 6-4, 6-2 loss. Osaka ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texans need win over Indy, loss by Jags to win AFC South title
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
Indianapolis (8-8) at Houston (11-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS. BetMGM NFL Odds: Texans by 10 1/2. Against the spread: Colts 7-7-2; Texans 9-7. Series record: Colts lead 33-14-1. Last meeting: Texans beat Colts 20-16 on Nov. 30 at Indianapolis. Last week: Colts lost to the Jaguars 23-17; Texans beat Chargers 20-16. Colts offense: overall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In his 13th year, Baltimore NT John Jenkins finally receives an in-season contract extension
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — At age 36, John Jenkins finally received a contract extension in the NFL. The Ravens announced Friday they were keeping the veteran nose tackle. The 6-foot-3, 360-pound Jenkins is in his 13th pro season, but receiving an extension before the end of the season is a novelty for him. “Y’all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Corey Stephenson’s 21 points lead Florida International over New Mexico State 89-74
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Corey Stephenson’s 21 points helped Florida International defeat New Mexico State 89-74 on Friday. Stephenson added seven rebounds for the Panthers (8-5, 1-1 Conference USA). Eric Dibami scored 16 points and added 10 rebounds and four steals. Hamed Olayinka had 14 points and shot 6 of 10 from the field and 2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twins acquire first baseman Eric Wagaman in trade with Marlins for minor league pitcher
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins acquired first baseman Eric Wagaman from the Miami Marlins on Friday for minor league pitcher Kade Bragg. Wagaman batted .250 with 28 doubles, nine home runs and 53 RBIs in 140 games as a rookie last season for the Marlins, finishing strong with a team-leading .328 average over 61 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kotelnicki returns to Kansas as associate head coach after stint as Penn State offensive coordinator
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Andy Kotelnicki will return to Kansas as associate head coach after not being retained as offensive coordinator at Penn State, Jayhawks coach Lance Leipold announced Friday. Kotelnicki and Leipold have worked together a combined 11 years at Kansas, Buffalo and Division III UW-Whitewater. Kotelnicki was Kansas’ offensive coordinator for three years ... Read More »
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