National Sports
Ex-Alabama player Charles Bediako, who played in NBA G League, gets temporary college eligibility
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Ex-Alabama player Charles Bediako, who has spent the past 2 1/2 years competing in the NBA Summer League and G League, had his college eligibility temporarily reinstated Wednesday by a judge who blocked the NCAA from retaliating for his return to the 17th-ranked Tide. Bediako had signed several NBA developmental contracts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tempo set to make WNBA debut on May 8 at home against Washington
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
TORONTO — The Toronto Tempo are scheduled to make their debut when the 2026 WNBA season kicks off on May 8. The Tempo are set to host the Washington Mystics at Coca-Cola Coliseum in one of three season-opening games as part of its 44-game schedule released Wednesday. The WNBA’s players and the league are currently ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bills receiver Coleman draws attention in aftermath of McDermott’s firing
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — As if Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman didn’t attract enough negative attention for showing up late to meetings during an underperforming season. On Wednesday, the second-year player was drawn into the conversation involving team owner Terry Pegula’s abrupt decision to fire coach Sean McDermott on Monday. Pegula shared the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ABC to air 3 regular-season MLB games, including Yankees vs. Red Sox
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — Three regular-season weekend baseball games will air on ABC this year. The San Francisco Giants will host the Chicago Cubs on June 14 at 3 p.m. EDT. Two weeks later, the New York Yankees will face the Boston Red Sox at 1 p.m. ABC will air another rivalry on Aug. 16 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-catcher Yadier Molina returns to the Cardinals as a special assistant to the front office
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Yadier Molina is rejoining the St. Louis Cardinals as a special assistant to the front office, where the longtime catcher will provide his thoughts on the club’s catching program, game strategy and day-to-day operations. The Cardinals announced Molina’s role working under new president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom on Wednesday. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UConn and Vanderbilt set up women’s basketball series for 2027-28 and 2028-29 seasons
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The UConn and Vanderbilt women’s basketball teams have set up a home-and-home series for the 2027-28 and 2028-29 seasons. The two teams will face off Nov. 14, 2027, in Connecticut. They’ll meet again Nov. 19, 2028, at Vanderbilt’s Memorial Gymnasium. This announcement comes at a time when UConn and Vanderbilt are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twins acquire infielder Tristan Gray in trade with Red Sox for minor league catcher
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins acquired infielder Tristan Gray in a trade with the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday for minor league catcher Nate Baez. The 29-year-old Gray hit .231 in 30 games for the Tampa Bay Rays last season and was dealt to the Red Sox in November. Gray has appeared in 47 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pro Picks: Patriots will top the Broncos and Rams will edge the Seahawks to reach the Super Bowl
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
The NFL’s conference championship games feature both No. 1 seeds, two division rivals and a backup quarterback making his first start of the season. The Denver Broncos (15-3) host the New England Patriots (16-3) in the AFC title game on Sunday. It was Peyton Manning vs. Tom Brady the previous time they met in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Get in the net’: NHL goaltenders on how they wound up between the pipes
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
Connor Hellebuyck had plenty of welts and bruises. The future two-time Vezina Trophy winner as the NHL’s top goaltender was a kid playing roller hockey — yet to graduate to the ice — taking shot after shot from his older sibling. Any discomfort was worth it. “I was wearing a player chest pad,” said the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spinner Mujeeb’s hat trick earns Afghanistan T20 series win over West Indies
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Mystery spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman grabbed a hat trick as Afghanistan warmed up for next month’s T20 World Cup with a series-clinching 39-run win over the West Indies on Wednesday. West Indies, which lost the first game by 38 runs, got bowled out for 150 in 18.5 overs. Mujeeb ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mo Salah back in Liverpool starting lineup to face Marseille in first game after Africa Cup
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Mohamed Salah is starting again for Liverpool in the Champions League at Marseille on Wednesday in his return from the Africa Cup of Nations. The Egypt star had a turbulent month at Liverpool before going to AFCON in Morocco, and did not start a game for Liverpool after a 4-1 loss ... Read More »
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