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Sean Payton’s gamble: The decision that derailed the Broncos’ Super Bowl dreams
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
DENVER (AP) — With a blizzard bearing down on Empower Field at Mile High, coach Sean Payton went for the jugular instead of the points, short-circuiting the Denver Broncos’ drive to Super Bowl 60. “There will always be second thoughts,” Payton said in the anguished aftermath of Denver’s 10-7 loss to the New England Patriots ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 19 Princeton and Columbia set for crucial Ivy League showdown
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
Princeton and Columbia have been two of the top teams in the Ivy League over the past few seasons, with one of the two schools either sharing or winning the regular-season title for the past seven seasons. They’ll have their first regular-season meeting this week on Friday at Princeton. The two will play again at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fifth-ranked Nebraska faces monumental challenge with two top-10 matchups this week
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
Nebraska has done everything anyone could have asked through 20 games, an unbeaten start that includes wins at ninth-ranked Illinois and a thrilling home victory over seventh-ranked Michigan State this month. There is a whole lot being asked of the Cornhuskers this week. They take their 24-game win streak dating to last season into Tuesday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Emotional’ Coco Gauff smashes racket in frustration after Australian Open loss
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Coco Gauff smashed her racket into the concrete floor once for every time she dropped serve, and another one for good measure, after her Australian Open quarterfinal loss to Elina Svitolina on Tuesday. The third-seeded Gauff, a two-time major winner, struggled with her serve and recorded five double-faults in the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australia swelters in a record heat wave as temperatures near 50 C
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Parts of Australia sweltered in record temperatures of close to 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) on Tuesday as the country sweated through a prolonged heat wave. The rural towns of Hopetoun and Walpeup in Victoria state registered preliminary highs of 48.9 C (120 F), which if confirmed overnight would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sabalenka beats 18-year-old Jovic to reach Australian Open semifinals. Svitolina stuns Gauff
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka beat 18-year-old Iva Jovic 6-3, 6-0 to reach the semifinals of the Australian Open on Tuesday before searing heat on Day 10 forced matches to be played under cover. Elina Svitolina stunned third-seeded Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-2 in a 59-minute night match to move into the semifinals in Australia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spectators and players try to cool down during Australian Open heatwave
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. ___ More AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defenceman Mattias Ekholm scores first hat trick, helps Edmonton Oilers make history
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
EDMONTON — Mattias Ekholm was among the first to celebrate when Edmonton Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard recorded his first-ever hat trick on Saturday. On Monday, it was Ekholm’s turn. “I’m usually not known for my goal-scoring ability,” he said. “Couldn’t buy a goal for 20 games. So that tells you the story.” Playing in his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Haugh leads No. 19 Florida against South Carolina after 27-point performance
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
Florida Gators (14-6, 5-2 SEC) at South Carolina Gamecocks (11-9, 2-5 SEC) Columbia, South Carolina; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 19 Florida plays South Carolina after Thomas Haugh scored 27 points in Florida’s 76-67 loss to the Auburn Tigers. The Gamecocks have gone 10-3 in home games. South Carolina ranks fifth in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!East Carolina hosts Rice following Smith’s 24-point game
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
Rice Owls (8-12, 2-5 AAC) at East Carolina Pirates (6-14, 1-6 AAC) Greenville, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Rice visits East Carolina after Jalen Smith scored 24 points in Rice’s 87-81 loss to the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. The Pirates have gone 5-6 at home. East Carolina is 4-5 when it wins the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Loyola (MD) hosts American following Collins’ 20-point game
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
American Eagles (13-8, 6-2 Patriot League) at Loyola (MD) Greyhounds (7-14, 3-5 Patriot League) Baltimore; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: American plays Loyola (MD) after Madden Collins scored 20 points in American’s 76-67 victory over the Holy Cross Crusaders. The Greyhounds are 5-4 in home games. Loyola (MD) allows 76.4 points and has been ... Read More »
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