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GM Chris Ballard plans to spend offseason finding solutions to Colts late-season woes
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard skipped the excuses during his end of season news conference. He refused to blame the franchise’s second-half collapse and five-year playoff drought on injuries — or anything else. Instead, Ballard said he intends to spend this offseason finding solutions for Indy’s continual late-season failures. “In ’21, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennis Kenya admits to error in granting a wildcard after player’s performance goes viral
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Tennis Kenya acknowledged it erred in granting an Egyptian player entry to a professional tournament after video of her dismal performance that included 20 double faults circulated on social media. The 21-year-old player, Hajar Abdelkader, was given a wildcard entry and lost 6-0, 6-0 in 37 minutes in a first-round match ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coalition Avenir Québec legislature member arrested for impaired driving: reports
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
The chief whip of the Coalition Avenir Québec government says the party is considering its next steps after a legislature member was reportedly arrested for driving while impaired. Several media outlets have reported that CAQ member François Tremblay was allegedly arrested during the night between Wednesday and Thursday in Saguenay, Que., north of Quebec City. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagles host 49ers in wild-card round as they seek a repeat Super Bowl title
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Eagles declared from the first day of training camp and throughout another season that included an NFC East title that the word “repeat” is not part of the locker-room vernacular for the 2024 Super Bowl champions. “We’re not defending nothing,” offensive lineman Jordan Mailata said. However the Eagles want to spin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sadovsky, Gogolev set for final showdown with Canadian men’s Olympic spot at stake
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
GATINEAU — It’s the final showdown for Roman Sadovsky and Stephen Gogolev — and the stakes couldn’t be higher. The two Canadian skaters are locked in a battle to represent the Maple Leaf at the Olympics, becoming incidental travel companions along the way. From Boston and Germany to Saskatoon and Helsinki, Sadovsky and Gogolev have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AC Milan saved by Genoa’s missed penalty in dramatic 1-1 draw
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — AC Milan missed the chance to close in on Serie A leader Inter Milan as it was held to a 1-1 draw at home with relegation-threatened Genoa on Thursday. And it could have been worse for the Rossoneri as Genoa missed a penalty with virtually the last kick of the match, after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!San Francisco 49ers face Philadelphia Eagles in NFC wild-card playoff game
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
San Francisco (12-5) at Philadelphia (11-6) Sunday, 4:30 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL Odds: Eagles by 4 1/2. Against the Spread: 49ers 11-6; Eagles 10-7 Series record: 49ers lead 21-15-1 Last meeting: San Francisco QB Brock Purdy threw for 314 yards and four touchdowns in a 42-19 win over the Eagles in Philadelphia on Dec. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indiana and Oregon coaches and coordinators juggle transfer portal chaos amid playoff race
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — The second year of the 12-team College Football Playoff welcomes a new challenge: It directly coincides with the transfer portal. In October, the NCAA shifted from two portal windows to one. The 15-day transactional window now spans from January 2-16, giving players and coaches alike just over two weeks to set themselves ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine reports to NYC lockup where Nicolás Maduro and Luigi Mangione await trial
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is joining Venezuela’s president and the man charged with gunning down United Healthcare’s CEO in a notorious federal lockup in New York City. The embattled 29-year-old artist, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, reported to the Metropolitan Detention Center in his native Brooklyn on Tuesday to serve out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Packers and Bears to meet for a rare playoff game in NFL’s longest rivalry
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers have played each other more than any other two teams in the NFL. Playoff games, however, are a rarity. The Bears and Packers will add another chapter to the league’s longest rivalry when they meet in a wild-card game at Soldier Field on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: Chrystia Freeland’s political career
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
Longtime Liberal MP and former cabinet minister Chrystia Freeland, who was a driving force in Canadian politics throughout the past decade, will resign as a member of Parliament on Friday. “It has been an immense honour to serve my constituents and all Canadians in Parliament since 2013,” Freeland said in a social media post Wednesday. ... Read More »
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