January 29th, 2026
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Shrewd moves in free agency and NFL draft helped GM John Schneider build Seahawks’ Super Bowl roster

By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — John Schneider was hired a little over 16 years ago as general manager of the Seattle Seahawks, a job he has held since. Schneider added the title of president of football operations in 2024. But when asked Thursday if he could have imagined being in charge of the Seahawks’ personnel for ... Read More »

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Grace VanSlooten scores 17 and No. 13 Michigan State women beat Purdue 86-65

By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Grace VanSlooten scored 17 points, Kennedy Blair had 15 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and five steals, and No. 13 Michigan State beat Purdue 86-65 on Thursday night. Michigan State took control during a 12-0 run late in the first quarter to build a 27-12 lead. The Spartans also held ... Read More »

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House’s 21 lead Furman over Samford 78-73

By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Tom House’s 21 points helped Furman defeat Samford 78-73 on Thursday. House shot 8 of 14 from the field, including 2 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line for the Paladins (15-7, 6-3 Southern Conference). Alex Wilkins scored 20 points while going 7 of 9 ... Read More »

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Olympic gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson charged with speeding in Florida

By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Olympic gold metalist Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested and charged with speeding in Florida on Thursday, according to law enforcement. Richardson was arrested for allegedly going 104 mph (167 kph) on a parkway just outside of Orlando, Florida. A spokesperson for the Orange County sheriff’s department said she was “dangerously tailgating and ... Read More »

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Right-hander Serathony Domínguez and the Chicago White Sox finalize $20 million, 2-year contract

By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — Right-hander Seranthony Domínguez and the Chicago White Sox finalized a $20 million, two-year contract Thursday. Domínguez gets $7 million this year and $10 million in 2027, and the agreement includes a $12 million mutual option for 2028 with a $2 million buyout. Chicago designated infielder Bryan Ramos for assignment to open a ... Read More »

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Ethan Horvath joins New York Red Bulls from Cardiff City

By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026

HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Goalkeeper Ethan Horvath transferred to Major League Soccer’s New York Red Bulls from England’s third-tier Cardiff City on Thursday and agreed to a 1 1/2-season contract that includes team options for 2027-28 and 2028-29. New York agreed to send Charlotte $75,000 in 2026 General Allocation Money, $75,000 in 2027 GAM and ... Read More »

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Brooks Koepka feels the nerves in return to PGA Tour from LIV. He also heard plenty of support

By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Brooks Koepka felt nerves he had not experienced in years. The swagger that was such a hallmark of his five major championships was replaced by concern about the reception he would get upon his return to the PGA Tour after nearly four years on Saudi-funded LIV Golf. Koepka didn’t make a ... Read More »

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Drake Maye says he had a normal practice, even while listed as limited with a shoulder issue

By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Drake Maye wasn’t shocked by the attention paid to the shoulder issue that landed him on the Patriots’ injury report less than two weeks before the Super Bowl. “No, I wouldn’t say I was surprised,” Maye said Thursday. “It’s the right shoulder of a starting quarterback on an NFL team. It’s ... Read More »

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Mauricio Pochettino dismisses criticism of World Cup ticket prices by American winger Tim Weah

By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino dismissed criticism of World Cup ticket prices by American winger Tim Weah. FIFA is charging up to $8,680 list price per ticket for the tournament, which runs from June 11 to July 19 in the U.S., Mexico and Canada, and as much as $175 for parking ... Read More »

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Trump threatens tariffs, decertification on Canadian-made aircraft

By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump singled out Bombardier in a threat to decertify and tariff Canadian-made aircraft. In a post on social media Thursday evening, Trump alleged that “Canada has wrongfully, illegally, and steadfastly refused to certify the Gulfstream 500, 600, 700, and 800 Jets.” “We are hereby decertifying their Bombardier Global Expresses, and ... Read More »

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Aston Villa to assess Watkins after striker leaves game with a hamstring problem

By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins could be sidelined this weekend after leaving Thursday’s game against Salzburg holding his right hamstring. Villa is in third place in the Premier League, just four points back of leader Arsenal, and will host Brentford on Sunday. Watkins, who has scored eight goals this season, left ... Read More »

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