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Details of Ryan O’Hearn’s $29 million, 2-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Details of Ryan O’Hearn’s $29 million, two-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates: 2026 salary: $14 million 2027 salary: $15 million Performance bonuses (based on plate appearances): $100,000 each for 450 and 475, $150,000 each for 500 and 525 Award bonuses: MVP: $250,000 (2nd: $150,000, 3rd: $100,000) World Series MVP: $50,000 Silver Slugger: $75,000 All-Star: $50,000 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Details of Tyler Mahle’s $10 million, 1-year contract with the San Francisco Giants
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Details of Tyler Mahle’s $10 million, one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants: Signing Bonus: $3 million, payable Jan. 15, 2027 2026 salary: $7 million Performance bonuses (based on innings): $500,000 for 100, $1 million each for 125 and 150 Award bonuses; All-Star: $100,000 Comeback Player of the Year: $50,000 Also: Hotel suite on road ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wrexham knocks out Nottingham Forest on penalties to move into FA Cup fourth round
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
WREXHAM, Wales (AP) — The big guns entered the FA Cup on Friday and one of them was shot down immediately. Championship club Wrexham knocked out Premier League side Nottingham Forest 4-3 on penalties after a thrilling match ended 3-3 after 90 minutes and extra time. Wrexham keeper Arthur Okonkwo was the hero, saving twice ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!49ers’ Trent Williams and Ricky Pearsall questionable for wild-card game against Eagles
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will both officially be questionable for the San Francisco 49ers for their wild-card playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Williams was able to practice on a limited basis for a second straight day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Details of Javier Assad’s $1.8 million, 1-year contract with the Chicago Cubs
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Details of Javier Assad’s $1.8 million, one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs: 2026 salary: $1.8 million 2027 club option: $3.3 million ___ AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Details of Andrew Vaughn’s $7.65 million, 1-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Details of Andrew Vaughn’s $7.65 million, one-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers: 2026 salary: $7.65 million Award bonuses: MVP: $100,000 (2nd-$75,000, 3rd-$50,000) All-Star, Silver Slugger, World Series MVP, Comeback Player of the Year, Hank Aaron Award: $50,000 Gold Glove, League Championship Series MVP: $25,000 __ AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Details of Brice Turang’s $4.15 million, 1-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Details of Brice Turang’s $4.15 million, one-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers: 2026 salary: $4.15 million Award bonuses: MVP: $100,000 (2nd-$75,000, 3rd-$50,000) All-Star, Silver Slugger, World Series MVP, Comeback Player of the Year, Hank Aaron Award: $50,000 Gold Glove, League Championship Series MVP: $25,000 __ AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!American coach Matarazzo gets first win as Real Sociedad sneak late win at Getafe
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Brais Mendez scored a goal-of-the-season contender as Real Sociedad won at Getafe 2-1 and gave American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo his first win in charge of the Basque club on Friday. The ball fell kindly for the big midfielder right on the 18-yard line and he struck the sweetest of volleys past a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bobby Petrino joins North Carolina as offensive coordinator for Bill Belichick
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Bobby Petrino was named North Carolina’s new offensive coordinator for coach Bill Belichick on Friday. Petrino joins the Tar Heels after spending the past two seasons as the offensive coordinator at Arkansas, where he was also the interim head coach for the final seven games this season for the Razorbacks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Details of Brady Singer’s $12.75 million, 1-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Details of Brady Singer’s $12.75 million, one-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds: 2026 salary: $12.75 million Award bonuses ($250,000 maximum): Cy Young: $250,000 (2nd-$150,000, 3rd-10th-$100,000) All-Star: $100,000 World Series and League Championship Series MVP: $50,000 ___ AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian figure skaters support Skate Canada’s Alberta ban, hope for future return
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
GATINEAU — Canadian figure skaters supported the national governing body’s decision to ice events in Alberta, while holding out hope that major competitions could one day return to the province. The national sport governing body announced last month it will no longer host international and national events in Alberta because of the provincial Fairness and ... Read More »
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