National Sports
Unbeaten Miami (Ohio) ups win streak to 17 with 87-73 victory over Toledo
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Antwone Woolfolk had 21 points, Brant Byers scored 20 and unbeaten Miami (Ohio) upped its win streak to 17 with an 87-73 victory over Toledo on Friday. Woolfolk also had six rebounds for the RedHawks (17-0, 5-0 Mid-American Conference). Byers made four 3-pointers and snagged seven rebounds. Eian Elmer added 16 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trae Young has a fresh start in Washington. His first order of business is getting healthy
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trae Young’s tan outfit nearly matched the color of Washington’s uniforms. And although he couldn’t take the court and help his new team, Wizards fans showed their appreciation. Young was introduced to the home crowd with a video during the first quarter of Friday night’s game against New Orleans. Earlier in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackhawks center Connor Bedard returns from right shoulder injury
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard is back after missing 12 games with a right shoulder injury. Bedard played Friday night against Washington in his first game since he got hurt on a draw with 0.8 seconds left in a 3-2 loss at St. Louis on Dec. 12. He got a big ovation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Green Bay Packers executive Jon-Eric Sullivan agrees to become Miami Dolphins GM
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jon-Eric Sullivan has agreed to join the Dolphins as their general manager, making the former Green Bay Packers executive the first key piece in Miami’s organizational reboot. Sullivan, the Packers’ vice president of player personnel, completed an in-person interview this week with the Dolphins, who were expected to move swiftly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Titans continue coaching search interviewing former Dallas coach Jason Garrett, AP source says
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans met with Jason Garrett in person Friday, making the former Dallas Cowboys coach and current broadcaster the sixth candidate interviewed in the team’s search for a new head coach, according to a person familiar with the interview schedule. The Titans started the search to replace Brian Callahan, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College enforcement group voices ‘serious concerns’ with spiraling transfer portal
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
A transfer portal spiraling out of control prompted the new regulatory body for college sports to issue a memo to athletic directors Friday night saying it has “serious concerns” about some of the multimillion-dollar contracts being offered to players. The “reminder” from the College Sports Commission came out about an hour before kickoff of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stephen Gogolev leads after short program at Canadian figure skating championships
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
GATINEAU — Stephen Gogolev is in the driver’s seat at the Canadian figure skating championships. The 21-year-old from Toronto took a substantial lead in the men’s singles event after scoring 99.60 points in Friday’s short program. Skating to “Mugzy’s Move” medley, Gogolev landed two quad jumps and a triple axel in a clean program at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No, he wasn’t just holding back: Sean Payton’s candid take on Broncos’ offensive struggles
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Yes, Sean Payton would prefer to blame the Denver Broncos’ stagnant offense on facing two backup quarterbacks whose teams were intent on keeping Bo Nix from running up the score. “Yeah, I’d like to say that, but honestly, you guys know me well enough, we’re going to have to play better,” the Broncos head coach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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