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Sweden outlasts Finland 4-3 in shootout to reach world junior hockey final
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks prospect Anton Frondell scored in the eighth round of a shootout to give Sweden a 4-3 victory over Finland on Sunday night in the world junior hockey semifinals. Canada faced Czechia in the second semifinal. The final is Friday night. The Swedes avenged a 4-3 overtime loss to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers win the NFC South. Broncos clinch AFC’s No. 1 seed. Jaguars secure the AFC South
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
The Carolina Panthers are NFC South champions for the first time in 10 years. The Denver Broncos are the AFC’s No. 1 seed. And all but one playoff matchup is locked in. The Panthers (8-9) clinched the division title when the Falcons beat the Saints 19-17 on Sunday to eliminate the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Broncos lock up AFC’s top seed in 19-3 victory over Chargers
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos secured the AFC’s top playoff seed with a 19-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers’ bevy of backups Sunday, a victory fueled by Ja’Quan McMillian’s 45-yard interception return for a touchdown. Wil Lutz was 4-for-4 on field goals as the Broncos (14-3) tied their franchise record for most victories ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagles’ backup plan backfires with 24-17 loss to Commanders that costs them shot at NFC’s No. 2 seed
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Eagles’ backup plan backfired, and the Super Bowl champions will start their postseason defense of the title as the No. 3 seed in the NFC. With Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and most key Eagles starters sitting out even with playoff seeding at stake, the Washington Commanders got fourth-quarter passing and rushing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sweden tops Finland in a shootout to make final at world junior hockey championship
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
SAINT PAUL — Anton Frondell scored the winner in the eighth round of the shootout as Sweden topped Finland 4-3 to make the final at the world junior hockey championship on Sunday. The No. 3 overall pick at the 2025 NHL draft by the Chicago Blackhawks sealed the victory with a shot through Petteri Rimpinen’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions beat playoff-bound Bears 19-16 on Bates’ 42-yard field goal as time expires
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Jared Goff led five scoring drives, Jake Bates kicked a 42-yard field goal as time expired and the Detroit Lions regrouped to beat the NFC North champion Chicago Bears 19-16 on Sunday after blowing a 16-point lead in the fourth quarter. The Bears (11-6) stumbled into the playoffs with back-to-back losses, though ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida holds off Colorado 2-1, hands Avs just 3rd regulation loss of season
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sam Bennett and Aaron Ekblad scored unassisted goals, Daniil Tarasov made 27 saves and the Florida Panthers snapped Colorado’s second 10-game winning streak of the season by topping the Avalanche 2-1 on Sunday night. Colorado fell to 31-3-7, its 69 points still the second-most in NHL history through 41 games and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Broncos secure AFC’s top playoff seed with 19-3 win over Chargers
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos secured the AFC’s top playoff seed with a 19-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers’ bevy of backups Sunday, a victory fueled by Ja’Quan McMillian’s 45-yard interception return for a touchdown. Wil Lutz was 4-for-4 on field goals as the Broncos (14-3) tied their franchise record for most victories ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rhamondre Stevenson scores 3 TDs and playoff-bound Patriots beat Dolphins 38-10
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Rhamondre Stevenson ran for two touchdowns and caught another from MVP contender Drake Maye, and the New England Patriots completed their remarkable turnaround season with a 38-10 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Stevenson rushed seven times for 131 yards as New England posted its first sweep of the Dolphins ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daniel Carlson hits 60-yard field goal to lift Raiders over Chiefs, 14-12
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Daniel Carlson made a career-long 60-yard field goal with eight seconds left to give Las Vegas a 14-12 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday and end the Raiders’ 10-game losing streak. Carlson and Kansas City’s Harrison Butker each made four field goals, with Butker hitting a 41-yarder with 1:01 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bills celebrate home finale with 35-8 rout of the Jets in potential final game at Highmark Stadium
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — After taking the first snap, Josh Allen headed to the sideline and joined the 70,000-plus fans to watch backup Mitch Trubisky throw four touchdown passes as the Buffalo Bills bid a likely farewell to their long-time home with a 35-8 rout of the New York Jets on Sunday. Gabe Davis ... Read More »
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