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Mavericks rookie star Cooper Flagg out against Jazz because of ankle injury
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas rookie Cooper Flagg will miss the Mavericks’ game against Utah on Thursday night because of a sprained left ankle. The No. 1 overall pick had been listed as doubtful before coach Jason Kidd said in his pregame meeting with reporters that the 19-year-old star wouldn’t play. Flagg went down in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schonbaum and Benedetti share lead in Latin America Amateur. A spot in the Masters is at stake
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Andy Schonbaum of Argentina and Andrés Martínez Benedetti of Venezuela each posted a 4-under 66 in relatively calm conditions Thursday to share the lead after the opening round of the Latin America Amateur Championship. The winner earns spots in the Masters, U.S. Open and British Open this year. Schonbaum, who played ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Uncertainty about American football in Europe grows as group of franchises split with local league
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Uncertainty about the future of American football in Europe increased Thursday after a group of franchises split and said they plan to play in a new independent league. The European Football Alliance said it was terminating the cooperation agreement it had with the European League of Football and planned to start its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pats eye 1st trip to AFC title game in 7 years against Texans team looking for 1st appearance
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
Houston (13-5) at New England (15-3) Sunday, 3 p.m. EST, ESPN, ABC BetMGM NFL odds: Patriots by 3 Against the spread: Texans 10-8; Patriots 12-5-1 Series record: Patriots lead 11-4 Last meeting: Texans won 41-21 in Foxborough, Mass. on Oct. 10, 2024. Last week: Texans beat Pittsburgh 30-6; Patriots beat Los Angeles Chargers 16-3. Texans ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bills face Broncos in Denver’s first home playoff game since 2015 season
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
Buffalo (13-5) at Denver (14-3) Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST, CBS. BetMGM NFL Odds: Broncos by 1 1/2. Against the spread: Bills 9-8-1; Broncos 7-9-1. Series record: Bills lead 22-17-1. Last meeting: Bills beat Broncos 31-7 in wild-card round on Jan. 12, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Last week: Bills beat Jacksonville 27-24; Broncos had first-round ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matthew Stafford and Rams visit Caleb Williams and Bears in matchup of high-powered offenses
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
Los Angeles Rams (13-5) at Chicago (12-6) Sunday, 6:30 p.m. EST, NBC. BetMGM NFL odds: Rams by 3 1/2. Against the spread: Rams 12-6; Bears 10-7-1. Series record: Bears lead 55-39-3. Last meeting: Bears beat Rams 24-18 at Chicago on Sept. 29, 2024. Last week: Rams won at Carolina 34-31; Bears beat Green Bay 31-27. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seahawks, 49ers preparing to meet for 2nd time in 3 weeks in NFC divisional round matchup
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
San Francisco (13-5) at Seattle (14-3) Saturday, 8 p.m. EST, FOX. BetMGM NFL Odds: Seahawks by 7 1/2. Against the spread: 49ers 12-6; Seahawks 12-5 Series record: Seahawks lead 32-24 Last meeting: The Seahawks held the 49ers to a season-low 173 total yards in a 13-3 win for Seattle on Jan. 3. Last week: San ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rams collide with resurgent Bears in divisional round matchup featuring high-powered offenses
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Ben Johnson spent plenty of time studying Sean McVay’s offense, though not necessarily for a moment like this. Back then, he wanted to know what worked for Jared Goff. Now, he’ll try to stop Matthew Stafford. And the stakes are high with the Chicago Bears set to host the Los ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagles’ Sirianni and Roseman offer few details on ouster of Patullo and what they want in new OC
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Eagles need a new offensive coordinator. Ask most fans, commentators — and, privately, some players — and the change from Kevin Patullo was inevitable long before Philadelphia actually made the move this week in the wake of a playoff loss. There’s a “help wanted” sign for the new boss of an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Versatile Willi Castro and Rockies agree to $12.8 million, 2-year deal, AP source says
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
DENVER (AP) — Versatile infielder/outfielder Willi Castro and the Colorado Rockies agreed to a $12.8 million, two-year deal Thursday, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced. Castro spent last season with the Minnesota Twins and Chicago Cubs, where ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suns star Devin Booker out against Pistons after injuring ankle in previous game against Heat
By Canadian Press on January 15th, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker is out with an ankle injury against the Detroit Pistons. The Suns ruled out the four-time All-Star on Thursday night because of swelling, two days after he played through the injury in a loss to Miami. Booker had 24 points, nine rebounds and nine assists against the ... Read More »
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