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Ohio State’s 2-time All-American Caleb Downs declares for NFL draft
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Safety Caleb Downs is the latest Ohio State standout to declare for the NFL draft. The two-time AP first-team All-American announced his decision on Wednesday during the “Downs 2 Business” podcast with his brother, Josh Downs, a wide receiver with the Indianapolis Colts. “Someone told me the other day it’s Champagne ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!3 arrested in burglary of Browns QB Shedeur Sanders’ home, but 1 suspect remains at large
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
MEDINA, Ohio (AP) — Three people have been arrested in connection with the Nov. 16 burglary at the home of Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders, the Medina County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday. The sheriff’s office said in a news release that a fourth person remains at large and that a warrant has been issued for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs acquire right-hander Edward Cabrera in a trade with the Marlins
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs added Edward Cabrera to their rotation on Wednesday, acquiring the right-hander in a trade with the Miami Marlins in their first major offseason move. Chicago sent outfielder Owen Caissie and infield prospects Cristian Hernandez and Edgardo De Leon to Miami for Cabrera, who went 8-7 with a 3.53 ERA ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders schedule interviews with 3 coordinators for head coach position
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders have scheduled interviews this week with three coordinators for their coaching position and have requested to speak with a position coach as they look to replace Pete Carroll. Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak and Kansas City Chiefs OC Matt Nagy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fontaine, Thénault finish fourth as Canada held off podium at World Cup aerials event
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
LAC-BEAUPORT — Miha Fontaine and Marion Thénault finished a distant fourth in their respective events event as Canadian freestyle skiers were held off the podium on home turf Wednesday to end a World Cup aerials competition. Fontaine, from Magog, Que., finished the men’s event with a score of 103.27 points. China’s Sun Jiaxu, who was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man City drops more points to dent Premier League title challenge, Man United draws with Burnley
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City’s Premier League title hopes took another blow after a 1-1 draw with Brighton on Wednesday. Not even Erling Haaland’s 150th goal for the club was enough to stop City from dropping points at home for the second time in as many games and recording a third-straight draw, with Kaoru ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US Olympian Charlie Volker announces medical retirement from bobsled because of concussion
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
U.S. bobsled push athlete Charlie Volker, a 2022 Olympian and contender to make the team headed to next month’s Milan Cortina Games, has announced his medical retirement because of struggles to recover from a concussion he suffered earlier this season. Volker — a former Princeton running back — revealed his decision Wednesday, less than two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jerry Jones wants to be the owner with the most Super Bowls, but the Cowboys have a long way to go
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Jerry Jones hasn’t even sniffed an NFL championship in the past 30 of his 37 years as owner, president and general manager of the Dallas Cowboys. Yet the 83-year-old still has the goal of retiring as the owner with the most Super Bowl titles, despite New England’s Robert Kraft having twice ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Derek Sprague steps down as CEO of PGA of America to care for his family in New York
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
Derek Sprague is leaving after one year as CEO at the PGA of America, wishing to return to upstate New York to help support his mother and mother-in-law, who are requiring more care. Sprague took over in January 2025, the first club professional in 20 years to be CEO and the first former PGA president ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bears’ Rome Odunze and Kyler Gordon appear poised to return against Packers
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears could be getting some reinforcements for their playoff game against the Green Bay Packers, with receiver Rome Odunze and cornerback Kyler Gordon likely returning from injuries. Odunze said Wednesday that he expects to play after missing the final five regular-season games because of a foot problem, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saints GM Mickey Loomis high on QB Tyler Shough and noncommittal on aging veterans
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — If Saints quarterback Tyler Shough was seeking an endorsement from general manager Mickey Loomis, he could start with the way Loomis talked about how he plans to use New Orleans’ eighth overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft. The Saints will be free to “take the best player that’s available that ... Read More »
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