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Falcons interview Bears’ Cunningham and 49ers’ Williams as they continue search for general manager
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Chicago Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham and San Francisco 49ers director of scouting and football operations Josh Williams have become the latest general manager candidates to be interviewed by the Atlanta Falcons, the team announced on Friday. Cunningham and Williams first interviewed for the president of football position given ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 17 Alabama plans to play 7-footer Charles Bediako, who turned pro in 2023, against Tennessee
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Charles Bediako will play against Tennessee on Saturday, Alabama coach Nate Oats said Friday, even while calling the NCAA system that allowed professional players to return to college “broken.” “We are planning to play him,” Oats said. “He’s eligible to play. We’re going to follow the court orders.” The 23-year-old Bediako ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NCAA approves uniform patches, opening up revenue possibilities for athletic departments
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
The NCAA unearthed another revenue stream Friday when Division I leaders approved patches for uniforms in a move that could generate millions to fund athletic departments that are looking for new ways to pay players. Beginning Aug. 1, Division I teams can place up to two patches of no more than 4 square inches on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Falcons interview Bears’ assistant GM Ian Cunningham as they continue search for a general manager
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Chicago Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham has become the third general manager candidate to be interviewed by the Atlanta Falcons, the team announced on Friday. Cunningham, who first spoke with the Falcons for the president of football position given to former longtime quarterback Matt Ryan, is considered a top ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Miami Heat security officer gets 3 years in prison for selling stolen memorabilia
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — A former Miami Heat security officer has been sentenced to three years in federal prison and ordered to pay nearly $1.9 million in restitution for stealing hundreds of game-worn jerseys and other valuable sports memorabilia while working for the team. Marcos Thomas Perez, 62, was sentenced earlier this month, according to court ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eric Bieniemy returns to Kansas City Chiefs as offensive coordinator
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are bringing back Eric Bieniemy to serve as their offensive coordinator next season. The 56-year-old Bieniemy spent a decade working alongside coach Andy Reid in Kansas City, first over five seasons as the running backs coach and then five seasons as the offensive coordinator. He was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seahawks activate RB George Holani and TE Elijah Arroyo from IR ahead of NFC Championship game
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Seahawks reserve running back George Holani and rookie tight end Elijah Arroyo were activated from injured reserve Friday morning ahead of Sunday’s NFC championship game against the Los Angeles Rams. The 26-year-old Holani landed on injured reserve after injuring his hamstring during the Seahawks’ 30-24 win against the Tennessee Titans on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hannah Hidalgo dominating on both ends of the court for Notre Dame
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
Hannah Hidalgo loves to watch film. The Notre Dame two-time All-American not only studies it to see how teams could potentially try to guard her, but also to find tendencies for opposing players so she can get steals. It has paid off, as the star guard leads the country with 5.5 steals per game while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White Sox add right-hander Seranthony Domínguez to their bullpen, AP source says
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox added Seranthony Domínguez to their bullpen on Friday, agreeing to a $20 million, two-year contract with the right-hander, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the move was pending a physical. Domínguez, 31, played for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Injury questions linger for many top men’s hockey teams at the Milan Olympics
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
EAST MEADOW, N.Y. (AP) — With less than three weeks to go before the start of the men’s hockey tournament at the Olympics in Milan, several of the top contenders have significant injury questions. One of those looked to be answered Friday as Canada’s Bo Horvat was back practicing after missing 14 of the New ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian lightweight Lance Gibson Jr. to fight on March UFC card in Seattle
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
Canadian Lance (Fearless) Gibson Jr., who lost his UFC debut in December after accepting the bout on less than a week’s notice, is getting another shot. The 30-year-old lightweight from Port Moody, B.C., will face Chase (The Dream) Hooper in a 155-pound bout on a UFC Fight Night card March 28 in Seattle. The 26-year-old ... Read More »
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