National Sports
Djokovic cuts ties with players’ group he co-founded due to concerns over transparency, governance
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
Novak Djokovic has cut ties with the Professional Tennis Players Association, the players’ union he co-founded, saying “it has become clear that my values and approach are no longer aligned with the current direction of the organization.” The 24-time Grand Slam champion launched the breakaway organization alongside Canadian player Vasek Pospisil in 2021. Djokovic said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jordan Stolz will sit out the 1,500 after being fastest at 500 at the US Olympic speedskating trials
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Star speedskater Jordan Stolz figured some extra rest was more important than competing in an event he didn’t need to with an Olympic berth already assured, so after finishing first in the 500 meters at the U.S. trials Sunday, he decided to just line up at the start of the 1,500 meters ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Garrett sets sacks record and Szmyt’s field goal on last play gives Browns 20-18 win over Bengals
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
CINCINNATI (AP) — Myles Garrett set the NFL’s single-season record with his 23rd sack and Shedeur Sanders led a late scoring drive that was capped by Andre Szmyt’s 49-yard field goal as time expired to help the Cleveland Browns rally for a 20-18 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in the season finale Sunday. Garrett sacked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers win the NFC South thanks to help from Falcons. Jaguars secure the AFC South
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
The Carolina Panthers are NFC South champions for the first time in 10 years. The Panthers (8-9) clinched the division title when the Falcons beat the Saints 19-17 on Sunday to eliminate the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Led by second-year coach Dave Canales and third-year quarterback Bryce Young, the Panthers are the NFC’s No. 4 seed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 19 Ohio State women pull away in second half to beat Rutgers 71-49
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jaloni Cambridge finished with 18 points, Chance Gray scored 17 and No. 19 Ohio State pulled away in the second half to beat Rutgers 71-49 on Sunday. Cambridge made 7 of 18 shots with a 3-pointer and 3 of 4 free throws for the Buckeyes (13-2, 3-1 Big Ten Conference). Gray ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raven Johnson, Edwards lead the way as No. 3 South Carolina holds off Florida 74-63
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Raven Johnson had 17 points and Joyce Edwards scored seven of her 11 points in the fourth quarter as No. 3 South Carolina held on to win its 18th straight game over Florida 74-63 on Sunday. The Gamecocks (15-1, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) played a second consecutive game without injured second-leading scorer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders secure No. 1 overall pick in NFL draft after Giants’ win over Cowboys
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders will pick first in this year’s NFL draft after the New York Giants defeated the Dallas Cowboys 34-17 on Sunday. The Giants’ victory assured that the Raiders, who were 2-14 entering their Sunday home game against the Kansas City Chiefs, would have the worst record. If the Giants (4-13) had lost ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brumbaugh and Tulane take down Florida Atlantic 69-66
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Rowan Brumbaugh scored 20 points to lead Tulane and Asher Woods sealed the victory with a layup with 55 seconds remaining as the Green Wave defeated Florida Atlantic 69-66 on Sunday. Brumbaugh shot 6 of 14 from the field, including 2 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alford’s red-zone pick saves Falcons’ 19-17 win over Saints, giving NFC South title to Panthers
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Dee Alford’s red-zone interception stopped a potential go-ahead drive by New Orleans, and the Atlanta Falcons beat the Saints 19-17 on Sunday to give the NFC South title to the Carolina Panthers. By closing the season with four consecutive wins, the Falcons (8-9) finished in a three-way tie with Carolina and Tampa ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus’ unit ends season on a rough note with loss to Giants
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys did little to help defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus’ job security by allowing 34 points and 380 yards in their season-ending loss at the New York Giants on Sunday. It’s the first time in franchise history the Cowboys gave up 30 points a game. Owner Jerry Jones before ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaxson Dart throws 2 TD passes as the Giants beat the Cowboys 34-17 in season finale
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Jaxson Dart threw the 14th and 15th touchdown passes of his rookie year and the New York Giants ended their lost season on a two-game winning streak by beating the Dallas Cowboys 34-17 on Sunday. That and other results around the NFL took the Giants (4-13) out of the running ... Read More »
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