National Sports
The NCAA has denied Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss’ eligibility waiver. Rebels plan to appeal
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
The NCAA denied Mississippi’s request to extend the eligibility of Trinidad Chambliss on Friday. The Rebels star quarterback just finished his fifth year of college football in a 31-27 loss to Miami in the College Football Playoff semifinals on Thursday night. He had planned to return to Ole Miss for one more year if the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada unveils women’s hockey team tasked with defending Olympic gold in Milan
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
TORONTO — Canada’s 23 players tasked with defending Olympic gold in women’s hockey have been unveiled. Canada carries a wealth of Olympic experience with 16 players returning from the 2022 edition, but faces a significant hurdle posed by archrival the United States to repeat at the Milan Cortina Games. The 13 forwards, seven defenders and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former all-star linebacker, Grey Cup champion with Stamps, Jim Furlong, dead at 85
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
Jim Furlong, a West Division all-star linebacker in 1965 and Grey Cup champion in 1971, has died. He was 85. The Calgary Stampeders announced his death on Friday. No cause of was given. Furlong played 174 games for the Stampeders from 1962-1974, ranking in the franchise’s top 10 for seasons played. Born in Winnipeg and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBC’s return to MLB starts with opening-day doubleheader of Pirates-Mets, Dodgers-Diamondbacks
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — NBC’s return to broadcasting Major League Baseball games will start with an opening-day doubleheader on March 26. Reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates will face Juan Soto and the New York Mets at 1 p.m. Eastern on NBC and Peacock. At 8 p.m., the two-time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Free agent outfielder Max Kepler suspended 80 games by MLB following positive drug test
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Free agent outfielder Max Kepler was suspended for 80 games on Friday following a positive test for a banned performance-enhancing substance in violation of Major League Baseball’s drug program. Kepler tested positive for Epitrenbolone, a substance that led to a suspension in 2018 for boxer Manuel Charr. An 11-year major league ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miami’s rise under Cristobal takes the Hurricanes home to play for a national title
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Mario Cristobal returned to South Florida to find his alma mater in disarray. A national powerhouse during Cristobal’s playing days, Miami had slipped out of prominence for the better part of 20 years, a handful of losing seasons sprinkled with mid-level bowl appearances. Cristobal’s goal when he was hired was to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Outfielder Max Kepler, most recently with Philadelphia Phillies, banned 80 games by MLB for failed PED test
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Outfielder Max Kepler, most recently with Philadelphia Phillies, banned 80 games by MLB for failed PED test. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bryson Dawkins scores 21 to lead Youngstown State over Bryant & Stratton 99-61
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Bryson Dawkins’ 21 points helped Youngstown State defeat Bryant & Stratton (Ohio) 99-61 on Friday. Dawkins also had eight rebounds for the Penguins (9-9, 2-5 Horizon League). Cris Carroll scored 18 points, going 4 of 8 from the floor, including 3 for 7 from 3-point range, and 7 for 7 from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bryson Dawkins scores 21 to lead Youngstown State over Bryant & Stratton 99-61
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Bryson Dawkins’ 21 points helped Youngstown State defeat Bryant & Stratton (Ohio) 99-61 on Friday. Dawkins also had eight rebounds for the Penguins (9-9, 2-5 Horizon League). Cris Carroll scored 18 points, going 4 of 8 from the floor, including 3 for 7 from 3-point range, and 7 for 7 from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bryson Dawkins scores 21 to lead Youngstown State over Bryant & Stratton 99-61
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Bryson Dawkins’ 21 points helped Youngstown State defeat Bryant & Stratton (Ohio) 99-61 on Friday. Dawkins also had eight rebounds for the Penguins (9-9, 2-5 Horizon League). Cris Carroll scored 18 points, going 4 of 8 from the floor, including 3 for 7 from 3-point range, and 7 for 7 from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bryson Dawkins scores 21 to lead Youngstown State over Bryant & Stratton 99-61
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Bryson Dawkins’ 21 points helped Youngstown State defeat Bryant & Stratton (Ohio) 99-61 on Friday. Dawkins also had eight rebounds for the Penguins (9-9, 2-5 Horizon League). Cris Carroll scored 18 points, going 4 of 8 from the floor, including 3 for 7 from 3-point range, and 7 for 7 from ... Read More »
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