January 2nd, 2026
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Austria’s Janine Flock wins World Cup skeleton race, USA’s Mystique Ro finishes second

By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026

WINTERBERG, Germany (AP) — Austria’s Janine Flock won a World Cup women’s skeleton race on Friday, while Mystique Ro of the U.S. got her best finish of the season. Ro was leading after the first of two runs, but Flock overtook her in the second heat and finished with a combined time of 2 minutes, ... Read More »

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Eagles to rest key starters in season finale vs. Commanders even with playoff seeding at stake

By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Eagles are so concerned about clinching the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs, so mindful of potentially earning at least one extra home game in their pursuit of a second straight Super Bowl title that they are, well — they are treating the regular-season finale like a preseason game. Jalen ... Read More »

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Saints rookie Shough and Falcons veteran Cousins will match winning streaks in NFC South showdown

By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026

New Orleans (6-10) at Atlanta (7-9) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox. BetMGM NFL Odds: Falcons by 3. Against the spread: Saints 8-8; Falcons 9-7 Series record: Falcons lead 57-56 Last meeting: With Kirk Cousins at quarterback, the Falcons beat the Saints 24-10 on Nov. 23 in New Orleans to end a five-game losing streak. Last ... Read More »

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Kahlil Singleton scores 37, Canisius knocks off Fairfield 85-81

By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Kahlil Singleton’s 37 points led Canisius over Fairfield 85-81 on Friday. Singleton added five rebounds for the Golden Griffins (6-8, 1-2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Bryan Ndjonga scored 18 points and added five rebounds. Myles Wilmoth had 13 points and 10 rebounds. Declan Wucherpfennig led the way for the Stags (8-7, ... Read More »

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Final week of the NFL’s regular season arrives with No. 1 seeds still undecided in AFC and NFC

By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026

The NFL’s regular season has reached its final weekend with plenty undecided in terms of the playoff picture, including the No. 1 seed in both the AFC and NFC. Here’s what to watch over the next few days: AFC playoff picture The Denver Broncos, New England Patriots and Jacksonville Jaguars all have a shot at ... Read More »

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Transport Canada warns Air India on drinking rules after pilot’s Vancouver arrest

By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026

An Air India pilot was arrested at Vancouver International Airport last week as he was preparing for a flight, with Transport Canada warning the airline that it faced loss of its flight authorizations if it did not comply with rules about alcohol consumption. Transport Canada said in a statement that the incident took place on ... Read More »

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Justin Page’s 23 points lead Niagara past Sacred Heart 64-61

By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026

LEWISTON, N.Y. (AP) — Justin Page scored 23 points as Niagara beat Sacred Heart 64-61 on Friday. Page shot 7 of 14 from the field, including 4 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 6 from the line for the Purple Eagles (4-9, 1-2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Landon Williams went 4 of ... Read More »

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Texans need win over Colts and loss by Jags to win AFC South for third straight season

By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026

HOUSTON (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts got off to a great start. The Houston Texans are in the midst of an even better finish that has them heading to the playoffs and the Colts going home after they conclude the regular season on Sunday. The Texans (11-5) secured their third straight postseason berth with a ... Read More »

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Stafford, Rams look to end 2-game skid by hosting reeling Cards to wrap up regular season

By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026

Arizona (3-13) at Los Angeles Rams (11-5) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, Fox. BetMGM NFL odds: Rams by 7 1/2. Against the spread: Cardinals 6-10; Rams 10-6. Series record: Rams lead 52-41-2. Last meeting: Rams beat the Cardinals 45-17 on Dec. 7, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. Last week: Cardinals lost to Bengals 37-14; Rams lost to ... Read More »

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NFC South rivals Falcons and Saints are looking to place encouraging final touch on losing seasons

By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints have similar goals of trying to complete lost seasons on high notes that offer hope that the momentum can carry over into next season. The bad news for the NFC South rivals is that even extending a winning streak in Sunday’s final regular-season game would ... Read More »

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Streaking Jaguars seek win No. 13, the AFC South title and another sweep of the Titans

By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026

Tennessee (3-13) at Jacksonville (12-4) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX. BetMGM NFL odds: Jaguars by 13 1/2. Against the spread: Titans 7-8-1, Jaguars 11-5. Series record: Titans lead 35-27, including 1-0 in the playoffs. Last meeting: Jaguars beat the Titans 25-3 on Nov. 30, 2025. Last week: Titans lost to the Saints 34-26; Jaguars beat ... Read More »

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