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England rallies after early setbacks on Day 4 of final Ashes test

By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026

SYDNEY (AP) — England weathered multiple setbacks with skipper Ben Stokes limping from the field and opener Zak Crawley dismissed in the first over of the second innings before rallying to reach 80-1 at lunch Wednesday on Day 4 of the fifth and final Ashes test. Opener Ben Duckett posted un unbeaten 40, his highest ... Read More »

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Tom Brady, GM John Spytek working together to hire next Raiders coach and shape the franchise

By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis issued a statement after firing coach Pete Carroll on Monday saying that minority owner Tom Brady and general manager John Spytek would work together to find a replacement. But Davis’ statement went even beyond that, saying Spytek would “lead all football operations” with Brady, bringing ... Read More »

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Simmons, Paveletzke lead Ohio over UMass 86-83

By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026

ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Javan Simmons led Ohio with 20 points, and Jackson Paveletzke sealed the victory with a free throw with 59 seconds remaining as the Bobcats defeated UMass 86-83 on Tuesday. Simmons added five rebounds for the Bobcats (9-7, 3-1 Mid-American Conference). JJ Kelly scored 14 points while going 5 of 6 from ... Read More »

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Reliever Kirby Yates finalizes $5 million, 1-year deal with Los Angeles Angels

By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Reliever Kirby Yates finalized to a $5 million, one-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday. A 38-year-old right-hander, Yates flopped last season with the crosstown Dodgers. He did not pitch after Sept. 20 after straining his right hamstring, an injury that also sidelined him between May 17 and June ... Read More »

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John Harbaugh is fired as the Baltimore Ravens’ coach after 18 seasons, including a Super Bowl win

By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — John Harbaugh’s 18-year tenure in Baltimore included two distinct periods of success. After taking over, Harbaugh capitalized on the last few years of Ray Lewis’ career, reaching the AFC title game three times in his first five seasons as coach and winning a Super Bowl. When Lamar Jackson arrived in ... Read More »

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Morgan Scalley is focused on restoring continuity at Utah amid a rocky transition

By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — With Morgan Scalley as the coach-in-waiting the past two seasons, Utah had a plan in place for a smooth transition when its all-time winningest coach, Kyle Whittingham, decided to retire. That plan went askew when Michigan hired Whittingham on Dec. 26 — and he brought several assistants with him — ... Read More »

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B.C. lawsuit alleges 3 former Denny’s employees stole thousands in tips

By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026

KAMLOOPS — Mounties in B.C. say they are investigating an alleged fraud perpetrated against a Denny’s restaurant by three former employees who are being sued by the restaurant’s operator for allegedly misappropriating more than $500,000 from an account for employee tips. Cpl. Dana Napier, media relations officer for the Kamloops RCMP, said in a statement ... Read More »

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Georgia big man Somto Cyril ejected for throwing a forearm at fellow Nigerian

By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Georgia center Somto Cyril was ejected for throwing a forearm into Florida’s Rueben Chinyelu on Tuesday night. Officials ejected Cyril midway through the first half after watching replays and seeing Cyril swing his arm and fist at Chinyelu following a made basket. The two Nigerians were jockeying for position under the ... Read More »

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Wembanyama available to play against Grizzlies off the bench

By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Victor Wembanyama was available to play in Tuesday night’s game between the San Antionio Spurs and Memphis Grizzlies after missing the last two games with left knee soreness. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said the 7-foot-4 center/forward would come off the bench and be under a minutes restriction. But, Johnson said the ... Read More »

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Flyers general manager Danny Briere prioritizes future over short-term playoff push

By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Danny Briere kept his eye on the big picture as the Flyers hit the midway point of the season in the thick of the playoff picture — the promising record is part of the ongoing rebuild, not a sign it’s close to ending. The Flyers general manager and architect of an overdue ... Read More »

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