January 29th, 2026
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Falcons complete 2nd interviews with Ian Cunningham and James Liipfert for general manager position

By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons completed second interviews with Ian Cunningham and James Liipfert for their general manager position on Thursday. Cunningham previously interviewed for the president of football position — a role that went to former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan. Atlanta is seeking a GM to work under Ryan and alongside new coach ... Read More »

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New Titans coach Robert Saleh is eager to show what he’s learned since his time leading the Jets

By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Robert Saleh believes the Tennessee Titans were the best fit for him among the 10 teams looking for a coach this cycle. And Saleh, who’s enjoyed plenty of success as a defensive coordinator but failed in his first stint as an NFL head coach, said Thursday he’s learned from his experiences ... Read More »

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers provided the right fit for veteran receiver Tim White

By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026

Tim White is somewhat surprised to be a Winnipeg Blue Bomber. The veteran receiver signed a one-year deal with Winnipeg on Wednesday night but said the club entered negotiations with White very late in the process. “Winnipeg really came in very kind of last minute, I really wasn’t even expecting it,” White told reporters Thursday ... Read More »

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Aston Villa edges Salzburg 3-2 after second-half comeback in Europa League

By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026

Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba’s first-ever goal for Aston Villa was an 87th-minute winner in a 3-2 comeback victory over Salzburg to conclude the opening phase of the Europa League on Thursday. The 19-year-old Jimoh-Aloba’s strike followed Tyrone Mings’ equalizer at Villa Park. Morgan Rogers sparked the comeback in the 64th after the visitors built a 2-0 lead ... Read More »

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NASCAR adjusts Clash schedule at Bowman Gray Stadium due to winter storm

By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR has adjusted the schedule for this weekend’s exhibition race at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem in anticipation of more ice and snow blanketing the Winston-Salem area of North Carolina. The Clash was supposed to be a two-day event beginning Saturday with the main event held Sunday evening. But the roads ... Read More »

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As pro rodeo considers moving HQ to Wyoming, conservative lawmakers question incentives

By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Rodeo ‘s biggest organizing body, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, has all but decided to move its headquarters from Colorado to Wyoming, the state with a bucking horse logo, the University of Wyoming Cowboys and the world’s largest outdoor rodeo. There’s just one possible hitch: Conservative state lawmakers in Wyoming ... Read More »

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Tim Cindric returns to Team Penske as Scott McLaughlin’s race strategist

By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Tim Cindric, a longtime Team Penske executive who was one of three fired by the organization last May for an Indianapolis 500 technical infraction, has been rehired by the team as Scott McLaughlin’s strategist for the upcoming IndyCar season. The role as race strategist is likely a weekend-only job for Cindric, ... Read More »

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Joe Brady embraces high expectations as he succeeds Sean McDermott as Bills coach

By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Joe Brady did not dismiss the past while looking ahead to leading the Buffalo Bills into the future as their head coach. Before outlining his vision to bring the same attacking element to defense as he introduced to Buffalo’s Josh Allen-led offense as its coordinator for the past two-plus seasons, ... Read More »

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Carney, premiers say they’re ‘united’ ahead of upcoming CUSMA review

By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and the premiers said Thursday they’re maintaining a united front under the long shadow of the upcoming negotiations for the review of North America’s key free trade agreement. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, in a reference to the viral Canadian TV show, said people “want there to be a heated ... Read More »

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Experts say treason definition depends if you’re holding Criminal Code or dictionary

By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026

CALGARY — B.C. Premier David Eby made headlines Thursday by saying Alberta separatists reportedly meeting with U.S. officials are committing treason — but experts say the word means different things in different contexts. From a criminal standpoint, such a meeting wouldn’t be considered treason, says Stephanie Carvin, an associate international relations professor expert at Carleton ... Read More »

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Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta on new coach Jesse Minter: ‘He just blew us away’

By Canadian Press on January 29th, 2026

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — As much as Jesse Minter seemed like an obvious fit for the Baltimore Ravens, he still had to show he was ready for their coveted coaching vacancy. Then he showed up for an in-person visit. “He just blew us away,” general manager Eric DeCosta said. “As good as his Zoom ... Read More »

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