January 12th, 2026
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Montreal Alouettes want veteran safety Marc-Antoine Dequoy back for 2026 season

By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026

Head coach Jason Maas wants Marc-Antoine Dequoy to remain with the Montreal Alouettes, but says the ball firmly remains in the all-star safety’s court regarding his CFL future. The six-foot-one, 195-pound Montreal native has spent his entire five-year CFL career with the Alouettes. He has appeared in two Grey Cups, winning in 2023, and earned ... Read More »

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Montreal unveils $7.7B budget targeting homelessness, debt and housing

By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026

MONTREAL — Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada tabled her first city budget since winning November’s election, unveiling $7.7 billion in spending for 2026, including new money for homelessness and housing. “We made sure that every dollar invested serves the interests of all Montrealers. It sends a clear message, of re-centering the services of the city ... Read More »

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Chargers could see changes to roster and coaching staff after another one-and-done postseason

By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert and his broken left hand have plenty of time to recover now. The Los Angeles Chargers quarterback was left with few answers after falling to 0-3 in his playoff career. “Haven’t figured that out yet,” he said. The Chargers (11-7) were soundly beaten by the New England Patriots ... Read More »

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Duct tape and blood: Constable describes death scene at B.C. double murder trial

By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026

ABBOTSFORD — A murder trial has heard that Arnold and Joanne De Jong hosted a “joyful” family celebration at their Abbotsford, B.C., home, on May 8, 2022, with a family member later telling police they were “alive and well” when she left at 10 p.m. But Crown prosecutor Dorothy Tsui said that the next day, ... Read More »

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WNBA, players’ union agree to moratorium, halting initial stages of free agency

By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA and its players’ union agreed to a moratorium for league business Monday. The moratorium, which was confirmed by the league, was necessary because the sides failed to reach a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement or an extension of the current one by Friday night’s deadline. The sides ... Read More »

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With McKenna as the top prospect, NHL chooses Buffalo Sabres to host draft in June

By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — With highly prized prospect Gavin McKenna as the centerpiece, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announced on Monday the Buffalo Sabres will host the league’s draft in June. 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 Florida ... Read More »

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Paris FC knocks out holder PSG from the French Cup in shock historic win

By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026

PARIS (AP) — Paris FC knocked out Paris Saint-Germain from the French Cup after an historic snatch-and-grab triumph that marked a first ever win against its richer and more illustrious neighbor on Monday. PSG, the record 16-time winner of the Coupe de France, has failed to make the last 32 for the first time since ... Read More »

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Koepka says he has ‘a lot of work to do’ with PGA Tour players upon his return

By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026

HONOLULU (AP) — Brooks Koepka is expecting a nervous energy when he returns to a regular PGA Tour event for the first time in four years at the Farmers Insurance Open. Only some of that pertains to his golf. How he is received — inside and outside the ropes — remains to be seen as ... Read More »

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Jalen Hurts avoids endorsing offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo after Eagles’ playoff exit

By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — His season over after a failed Super Bowl repeat bid, Jalen Hurts sounded like a quarterback who’s ready for a fifth Eagles offensive coordinator in five seasons. An endorsement of the beleaguered Kevin Patullo — whose house was egged earlier this season as he became the top target for Eagles fans’ frustrations ... Read More »

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Boston’s Jaylen Brown said ‘Give me the fine.’ NBA delivers $35,000 penalty for criticizing refs

By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown got what he expected on Monday when he was fined $35,000 for postgame comments in which he criticized officials and said, “They can fine me whatever they want.” Brown complained to reporters after Saturday night’s 100-95 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, in which the Celtics shot ... Read More »

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Falcons interview former Ravens coach John Harbaugh as they continue search to replace Raheem Morris

By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons, who made immediate public disclosure of their interest in including John Harbaugh in their coach search, said Monday they have interviewed the former Baltimore coach. Harbaugh is considered by many to be the top candidate for multiple teams following his 18-year tenure leading the Ravens. Falcons owner Arthur Blank ... Read More »

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