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Pitcher Kona Takahashi’s posting period expires, his rights remain with Seibu Lions
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Japanese pitcher Kona Takahashi did not reach an agreement with a Major League Baseball team before his posting period expired Sunday and his rights remained with the Pacific League’s Saitama Seibu Lions. A right-hander who turns 29 on Feb. 3, Takahashi was 8-9 with a 3.04 ERA last year for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Northern Kentucky defeats Youngstown State 94-79
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (AP) — Dan Gherezgher Jr. scored 26 points as Northern Kentucky beat Youngstown State 94-79 on Sunday. Gherezgher also added five rebounds and five assists for the Norse (12-5, 4-2 Horizon League). Donovan Oday shot 7 for 15 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 7 of 9 from the free-throw line ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps transfer Canadian midfielder Ali Ahmed to Norwich City
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have transferred Canadian midfielder Ali Ahmed to Norwich City of the English Championship. The club announced the move Sunday, with sporting director and CEO Axel Schuster saying in a release that the 25-year-old Toronto product had made it clear to the club that “a contract extension would not be possible” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gabriel Landeskog injured in Avalanche’s game against Florida, needs help getting off ice
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Colorado captain Gabriel Landeskog was injured early in the second period of the Avalanche’s game in Florida on Sunday night and needed to be helped off the ice. Landeskog lost his footing, fell to the ice and crashed into the goalpost before coming to a stop in front of the end ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 1 Indiana starts post-Mendoza era with new former TCU quarterback, new receiver, AP source says
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
As No. 1 Indiana prepares for Friday night’s College Football Playoff semifinal against No. 5 Oregon, coach Curt Cignetti is already reloading. On Sunday, the undefeated Hoosiers acquired two key players in the transfer portal, landing former TCU quarterback Josh Hoover, according to a person with knowledge of the commitment. The person requested anonymity because ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Infielder Kazuma Okamoto and Blue Jays finalize $60 million, 4-year contract
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
TORONTO (AP) — Infielder Kazuma Okamoto and the Toronto Blue Jays finalized their $60 million, four-year contract Sunday. Okamoto will get a $5 million signing bonus, a $7 million salary this year and $16 million in each of the following three seasons. To open a roster spot, Toronto designated right-hander Paxton Schultz for assignment. A ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hackett scores 20, Stonehill takes down Wagner 69-60
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Davante Hackett had 20 points in Stonehill’s 69-60 victory over Wagner on Sunday. Hackett shot 6 of 8 from the field, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 7 from the free-throw line for the Skyhawks (4-11, 1-1 Northeast Conference). Chas Stinson finished 5 of 8 from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quinn’s 18 help Drake take down Indiana State 74-72
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Jalen Quinn scored 18 points as Drake beat Indiana State 74-72 on Sunday. Quinn added five assists for the Bulldogs (8-7, 2-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Jaehshon Thomas scored 16 points, going 6 of 7 from the floor, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range. Okku Federiko shot 6 of 15 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays officially sign Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto to four-year, US$60M deal
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays officially signed Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto to a four-year, US$60-million contract Sunday. Okamoto, whose deal with the Blue Jays was widely reported Saturday, is a six-time all-star in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball league. The 29-year-old third baseman and first baseman hit .327 with 15 homers and 49 RBIs in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Garrett scores 30, Oakland downs Robert Morris 96-73
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Isaac Garrett scored 30 points as Oakland beat Robert Morris 96-73 on Sunday. Garrett also contributed six rebounds and three steals for the Golden Grizzlies (8-8, 4-1 Horizon League). Tuburu Niavalurua scored 21 points and added six rebounds. Michael Houge finished 5 of 9 from the floor to finish with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michael Porter Jr. scores 27 points against his old team as the Nets beat the Nuggets 127-115
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Porter Jr. had 27 points, 11 rebounds and five assists in his first game against his former team, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Denver Nuggets 127-115 on Sunday to snap a three-game losing streak. The Nuggets got Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun back from lengthy injury absences and a ... Read More »
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