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Raiders secure No. 1 overall pick in NFL draft after Giants’ win over Cowboys
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders will pick first in this year’s NFL draft after the New York Giants defeated the Dallas Cowboys 34-17 on Sunday. The Giants’ victory assured that the Raiders, who were 2-14 entering their Sunday home game against the Kansas City Chiefs, would have the worst record. If the Giants (4-13) had lost ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brumbaugh and Tulane take down Florida Atlantic 69-66
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Rowan Brumbaugh scored 20 points to lead Tulane and Asher Woods sealed the victory with a layup with 55 seconds remaining as the Green Wave defeated Florida Atlantic 69-66 on Sunday. Brumbaugh shot 6 of 14 from the field, including 2 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alford’s red-zone pick saves Falcons’ 19-17 win over Saints, giving NFC South title to Panthers
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Dee Alford’s red-zone interception stopped a potential go-ahead drive by New Orleans, and the Atlanta Falcons beat the Saints 19-17 on Sunday to give the NFC South title to the Carolina Panthers. By closing the season with four consecutive wins, the Falcons (8-9) finished in a three-way tie with Carolina and Tampa ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus’ unit ends season on a rough note with loss to Giants
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys did little to help defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus’ job security by allowing 34 points and 380 yards in their season-ending loss at the New York Giants on Sunday. It’s the first time in franchise history the Cowboys gave up 30 points a game. Owner Jerry Jones before ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaxson Dart throws 2 TD passes as the Giants beat the Cowboys 34-17 in season finale
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Jaxson Dart threw the 14th and 15th touchdown passes of his rookie year and the New York Giants ended their lost season on a two-game winning streak by beating the Dallas Cowboys 34-17 on Sunday. That and other results around the NFL took the Giants (4-13) out of the running ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ball, No. 4 UConn push winning streak to 10 games with 73-57 win over visiting Marquette
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Solo Ball scored 11 of his 17 points in the second half and Tarris Reed Jr. finished with 13 points and nine rebounds as No. 4 UConn rolled to a 73-57 win over visiting Marquette on Sunday to extend its winning streak to 10 games. Silas Demary Jr. had 14 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carolina Panthers win NFC South title and earn playoff spot with Atlanta Falcons’ 19-17 win over New Orleans Saints
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Carolina Panthers win NFC South title and earn playoff spot with Atlanta Falcons’ 19-17 win over New Orleans Saints. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings cruise past resting Packers 16-3 for 5th straight win as McCarthy exits again with injury
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — J.J. McCarthy had a productive first half before he was injured again, fullback C.J. Ham rushed for a short touchdown, and the Minnesota Vikings finished a frustrating season by beating the resting Green Bay Packers 16-3 on Sunday. Green Bay (9-7-1) was locked into the No. 7 seed in the NFC playoffs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!San Jose Sharks sign Alexander Wennberg to a three-year, $18M contract extension
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks signed forward Alexander Wennberg to a three-year, $18 million contract extension on Sunday. The 31-year-old Wennberg was set to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season before reaching the deal to stay in San Jose. Wennberg has seven goals and 19 assists ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liverpool and Man City stunned by late goals. Amorim raises questions over his role at Man United
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Liverpool and Manchester City were stunned by late goals to drop points in the Premier League on Sunday. Harrison Reed’s spectacular strike in the seventh minute of stoppage time earned Fulham a 2-2 draw with Liverpool at Craven Cottage. And Enzo Fernandez poked home an equalizer in the 94th at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Myles Garrett gets sack No. 23 to set NFL single-season record
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cleveland Browns All-Pro pass rusher Myles Garrett set the NFL’s single-season sack record, reaching No. 23 for the season with 5:09 remaining during the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Garrett sacked Joe Burrow for a 6-yard loss on first-and-10 at the Browns 45-yard line. Burrow was in the ... Read More »
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