National Sports
Aaron Rodgers denies implying comic Jimmy Kimmel was tied to Epstein and condemns those who do
By David Bauder And Dennis Waszak Jr., The Associated Press on January 9th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers denied he implied comic Jimmy Kimmel was a pedophile and condemned those who do, but he stopped short of apologizing for his role in escalating their burgeoning feud. Rodgers returned to ESPN’s “The Pat McAfee Show” on Tuesday for his weekly appearance and addressed comments ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran midfielder Ben Fisk comes home, joins Vancouver FC from Cavalry FC
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2024
After stints in Spain, Ireland and three Canadian Premier League teams, Ben Fisk is back home in Vancouver. The 30-year-old midfielder, who started his soccer career in the Whitecaps system, has joined Vancouver FC. Fisk’s move to his hometown club is the culmination of a December transaction that saw Vancouver FC send the 10th overall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Madrid and Atletico kick off Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia. Rivals meet three times in a month
By Tales Azzoni, The Associated Press on January 9th, 2024
MADRID (AP) – With Real Madrid enjoying good momentum and Atletico Madrid in a bit of a slump, the city rivals meet in the semifinal of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday in the first of three matches between the clubs in less than a month. After the Super Cup, Madrid and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Elks release quarterback Cornelius, linebacker Konar
By The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2024
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Elks released American quarterback Taylor Cornelius and Canadian linebacker Adam Konar on Tuesday. The release of Cornelius wasn’t surprising as Edmonton signed veteran quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson last weekend. However, Cornelius will reportedly still receive $100,000 from the club, which was guaranteed for 2024. Cornelius spent three seasons with Edmonton (2021-23). In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whitecaps express confidence in new season transfers despite high-profile absences
By Nick Wells, The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2024
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps are maintaining an air of confidence when it comes to bringing in reinforcements ahead of the upcoming 2024 Major League Soccer season, despite two high-profile absences. Head coach Vanni Sartini said while the transfer market can be hard to predict, he’s confident he will have some new signings to welcome ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redblacks GM Burke in contact with veteran quarterback Masoli as bonus deadline looms
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2024
Shawn Burke has a big decision to make. The Ottawa GM confirmed Tuesday veteran quarterback Jeremiah Masoli is due a signing bonus (reportedly $100,000) Monday. Masoli joined the Redblacks before the 2022 season but has missed most of the last two years due to injury. “Since the end of the season through now we’ve been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennessee Titans fire coach Mike Vrabel after back-to-back losing seasons
By Teresa M. Walker, The Associated Press on January 9th, 2024
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The Tennessee Titans have fired coach Mike Vrabel after six seasons with the franchise having won only six of the past 24 games, including blowing a third straight AFC South title in the 2022 season finale. Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk said in a statement that she told Vrabel of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians vie for 2 spots to play golf in the Olympics. They also have a Presidents Cup in Montreal
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on January 9th, 2024
KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) – Even though it technically isn’t a team, no squad is more difficult to make than Americans wanting to play in the Olympics. The maximum number is four players provided they are within the top 15 in the world ranking. Otherwise, no country can send more than two. Consider Canada. Five Canadians ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shohei Ohtani’s Dodgers deal prompts California controller to ask Congress to cap deferred payments
By The Associated Press on January 9th, 2024
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California Controller Malia M. Cohen wants Congress to change the tax code to cap deferred payments, a change that could ensure the state is owed more money from Shohei Ohtani. Cohen made the request four weeks after the two-way star and the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a record $700 million, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kimmel says he’d accept an apology from Aaron Rodgers but doesn’t expect one
By The Associated Press on January 9th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Jimmy Kimmel said he’d accept an apology from New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers for inappropriate comments associating the comic with Jeffrey Epstein, but doesn’t expect one. “A decent person would apologize,” Kimmel said Monday during his first appearance on his late-night ABC show since Rodgers’ comments. “But he probably won’t.” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC signs Honduran midfielder Deybi Flores to two-year contract
By The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2024
Toronto FC has signed Honduran international midfielder Deybi Flores to a two-year contract, the club announced Tuesday. Flores, 27, spent the last two seasons with Fehervar FC in Hungary’s first division, making 32 appearances with 27 starts. He previously played for Greek side Panetolikos FC and began his career with CD Motagua in Honduras. In ... Read More »
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