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Bills fire coach Sean McDermott after 9 seasons of falling short of reaching the Super Bowl
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills fired coach Sean McDermott on Monday after the team again failed to reach the Super Bowl in his nine seasons. The move came two days after the Bills were eliminated in a heart-wrenching 33-30 overtime loss at Denver in the divisional round of the playoffs. “Sean helped ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mbappé defends Vinícius after boos by Real Madrid fans in Spanish league match
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Kylian Mbappé criticized Real Madrid fans for singling out Vinícius Júnior and booing the star forward in the team’s Spanish league match on Saturday. Mbappé said fans are entitled to boo when they are unhappy, but should criticize the whole squad and not specific players. “I understand the fans,” Mbappé said Monday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guehi becomes latest signing in Man City’s big recruitment drive after leaving Palace
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City completed the signing of England defender Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace for a reported 20 million pounds ($26.7 million) on Monday, bolstering the team’s options amid a run of big injuries at center back. Guehi, who would have been a free agent at the end of the season, almost ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real Madrid, Chelsea return to Champions League with rookie coaches in season of firings
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
Real Madrid and Chelsea resume in the Champions League this week after the winter break with new coaches working in the competition for the first time. Job losses are a strong theme in a season where patience has run thin in the board room and 11 of the 36 Champions League clubs changed coach. Nine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Napoli faces further injuries ahead of crucial matches in Serie A and Champions League
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Napoli’s injuries are piling up ahead of a crucial week for the defending Serie A champion at home and in Europe. Winger Matteo Politano and defender Amir Rrahmani are the latest players to face time on the sidelines after both were injured in Saturday’s 1-0 win over Sassuolo. “Politano has sustained ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Shapovalov advances to Australian Open second round with straight-sets win
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
MELBOURNE — Denis Shapovalov is moving on to the Australian Open second round after beating wild card Bu Yunchaokete of China 6-3, 7-6 (3), 6-1 in his opening match at the grand slam tennis tournament Monday. Shapovalov, the 21st seed, hit 19 aces and converted 3-of-8 break point chances without being broken to win the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bills fire Sean McDermott after 9 seasons of falling short of reaching Super Bowl, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills fired Sean McDermott on Monday, two people with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. The move came two days after the Bills were eliminated in a heart-wrenching 33-30 overtime loss at Denver in the divisional round of the playoffs. The people spoke to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buffalo Bills fire coach Sean McDermott after nine seasons, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills fire coach Sean McDermott after nine seasons, AP sources say. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada to face Kazakhstan in Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers in mid-April
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
LONDON — Fourth-ranked Canada has been drawn to play No. 9 Kazakhstan in the Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers this April, Tennis Canada said Monday. The winning team will advance to the eight-team finals in Shenzhen, China, in September. Host Kazakhstan will choose the playing surface and venue for the best-of-five April 10-11 tie at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Świątek overcomes rust to advance in Australian Open. Djokovic racks up more records
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Iga Świątek knows she has plenty to work on in her bid for a first Australian Open title and a career Grand Slam. The No. 2-ranked Świątek never got comfortable in a 7-6 (5), 6-3 win over No. 130-ranked Chinese qualifier Yuan Yue in the first-round on Monday night. Novak Djokovic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brignone returns to ski racing after injury, “still difficult” to say if she will be at Olympics
By Canadian Press on January 19th, 2026
BOLZANO, Italy (AP) — Overall World Cup champion Federica Brignone will make her return to ski racing on Tuesday, nine months after a severe injury but she admits it’s still too early to say whether she will be able to compete in next month’s Winter Olympics. Brignone broke multiple bones in her left leg in ... Read More »
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