January 12th, 2026
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Blue Jackets fire coach Dean Evason, hire Rick Bowness to replace him

By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets fired coach Dean Evason and named hockey-lifer Rick Bowness as his replacement on Monday. Evason is the first NHL coach fired this season. General manager Don Waddell announced the abrupt change with his team sitting in last place in the Eastern Conference 45 games into the season ... Read More »

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NHL chooses Buffalo Sabres to host draft in late June, Gavin McKenna billed as event’s centrepiece

By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres will host the National Hockey League draft in June, commissioner Gary Bettman announced Monday, with highly prized prospect Gavin McKenna as the centrepiece of the event. Bettman made the announcement while joined by Sabres executives, including team owner Terry Pegula, during a news conference before Buffalo’s home game ... Read More »

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NHL chooses Buffalo Sabres to host draft in June with PSU’s Gavin McKenna as the top prospect

By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres will host the NHL draft in June, commissioner Gary Bettman announced Monday, with highly prized prospect Gavin McKenna as the centerpiece of the event. Bettman made the announcement while joined by Sabres executives, including team owner Terry Pegula, during a news conference before Buffalo’s home game against the ... Read More »

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Rays acquire infielder Wisely and left-hander Waldichuk from Braves for cash or player to be named

By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026

ATLANTA (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays acquired infielder Brett Wisely and left-hander Ken Waldichuk from the Atlanta Braves on Monday in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later. Waldichuk was designated for assignment on Saturday to clear a roster spot when the Braves signed right-hander Tyler Kinley to a $4.25 ... Read More »

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Steelers and Texans nearly at full strength for wild-card showdown

By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers were remarkably healthy heading into Monday night’s wild-card playoff game. The Texans and the NFL’s top-ranked defense received a boost hours before the game when reserve safety Jaylen Reed, who had been out since late November with a forearm injury, was activated off injured reserve. Wide ... Read More »

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Dinwiddie says Dru Brown to remain as Ottawa Redblacks starter

By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026

He’s tasked with leading the Ottawa Redblacks back to the CFL playoffs but head coach/GM Ryan Dinwiddie has already settled on his starting quarterback. Dinwiddie told reporters Monday that Dru Brown will remain Ottawa’s starting quarterback. Injuries limited Brown to just nine starts last season. “He’s our starter we’ve never wavered off that,” said Dinwiddie, ... Read More »

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CF Montréal opens first training camp under head coach Marco Donadel

By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026

MONTREAL — CF Montréal’s 2025 season went down as the worst in the club’s 33-year history. The team finished with just 28 points and had the worst home record in Major League Soccer. Upper management sent a letter midway through the season apologizing to fans and committing to rebuild. Now, as the 2026 training camp ... Read More »

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Packers’ inability to protect leads down the stretch proves costly in wild-card loss at Chicago

By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers couldn’t finish games, so now their season is finished. Green Bay’s inability to protect second-half leads all season proved costly when the Packers lost 31-27 to the Chicago Bears in an NFC wild-card playoff game that they’d led 21-3 at halftime and 21-6 through three quarters. ... Read More »

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Sevilla lose again as Marcos Alonso penalty sends Celta home happy

By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026

SEVILLE, Spain (AP) — Marcos Alonso scored from the penalty spot with two minutes remaining to give Celta Vigo a 1-0 win over Sevilla and condemn the home side to a fourth consecutive defeat on Monday. Both sides had chances to break the deadlock but the visitor threatened more with Ilaix Moriba particularly guilty in ... Read More »

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Several teams in contention for Pacific Division that is light in wins

By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Golden Knights ended 2025 and opened 2026 by losing eight of nine games, including five in regulation that denied Vegas even loser points. And yet they remained at or near the top of the Pacific Division the entire time and entering Monday’s play, the Golden Knights (21-11-12) were three points ... Read More »

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Mental fitness test for suspect in killing of B.C. RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang

By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026

VANCOUVER — A judge has ordered a mental fitness assessment for the man accused of killing British Columbia RCMP officer Const. Shaelyn Yang more than three years ago. Jongwon Ham, who appeared in B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver wearing a grey suit and black-rimmed glasses, is charged with first-degree murder in the October 2022 killing ... Read More »

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