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Dolan not expecting any big moves for Knicks, says Thibodeau was ‘mildly surprised’ by firing

By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Knicks owner James Dolan said Monday he wasn’t aware of any trade discussions last summer involving Giannis Antetokounmpo and doesn’t expect any big moves this season. Speaking to WFAN Radio, Dolan also said he believed Tom Thibodeau was “mildly surprised” when the Knicks fired him last summer despite leading the Knicks ... Read More »

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Eagles ready for the 49ers after losing the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs

By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Brandon Graham had just defended coach Nick Sirianni’s decision to choose rest for his starters over playing them in a game that decided seeding — a loss to Washington that cost the Eagles the No. 2 seed in the NFC — when he was told San Francisco was on deck in the ... Read More »

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Dallas Cowboys can’t afford to keep wasting seasons like the one Dak Prescott just had

By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott knows the seasons are slipping away and understands it’s a little bit worse when one of his best — and healthiest — years is wasted by a defense as bad as any in the history of the Dallas Cowboys. The star quarterback who just finished his 10th season won’t ... Read More »

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Aaron Glenn and Jets eager to put disastrous season behind them and continue to build for the future

By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Glenn began his tenure as the New York Jets’ head coach with bold talk of changing a culture and fixing the failing foundation of a struggling franchise. Nearly a year later, the Jets remain a major work in progress. Glenn was the first coach in team history to open ... Read More »

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Former Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley introduced as Red Bulls head coach

By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026

Calling it an “incredible opportunity,” former Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley was officially introduced as head coach of the New York Red Bulls on Monday. Bradley succeeds Sandro Schwarz, who was dismissed Oct. 27 after two seasons on the job. New York missed the playoffs this year, ending a run of 15 straight trips to ... Read More »

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Steelers endured a roller coaster of a season to reach the playoffs. Now anything’s possible

By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin isn’t into “what-ifs?” There’s really no point. Sure, the Pittsburgh Steelers coach could wring his hands over the impossibly thin line between victory and defeat, one his team received an up-close look at yet again in a riveting 26-24 win over Baltimore on Sunday night that clinched Pittsburgh’s first AFC ... Read More »

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With famous dad’s support, Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane finding his own path at the Africa Cup

By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane is trying to do his own thing at the Africa Cup of Nations despite his famous surname. The 27-year-old Zidane has yet to concede a goal after starting both of Algeria’s opening games and is expected to return on Tuesday for the Fennec Foxes’ last 16 clash ... Read More »

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Details of Zach Pop’s $900,000, 1-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies

By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026

Details of Zach Pop’s $900,000, one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies: 2026 salary: $900,000 while in major leagues, $250,000 while in minor leagues ___ AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB The Associated Press... Read More »

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Rantanen settled with Stars, and facing Carolina for 1st time since being traded twice in 6 weeks

By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Mikko Rantanen never settled in with the Carolina Hurricanes while playing only 13 games for them between being traded twice in six weeks last season, and during a stretch when the standout wing played for Finland during the NHL’s two-week break for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Rantanen will go against the ... Read More »

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49ers face another hurdle after loss to Seahawks sends them on the road for the playoffs

By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — This season has been full of obstacles for the San Francisco 49ers, with defensive stars Nick Bosa and Fred Warner missing most of the season, quarterback Brock Purdy sidelined for eight games and a string of other injuries that easily could have derailed the campaign. The Niners overcame all of ... Read More »

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QB Rocco Becht following Matt Campbell to Penn State with Grunkemeyer reportedly heading to Va. Tech

By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026

Rocco Becht has announced he will follow coach Matt Campbell from Iowa State to Penn State, giving the Nittany Lions a veteran quarterback to replace Ethan Grunkemeyer. Becht stated his decision in a social media post late Sunday. Grunkemeyer posted at about the same time that he would enter the transfer portal, and multiple media ... Read More »

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