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Novak Djokovic withdraws from the Australian Open tuneup tournament in Adelaide
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Novak Djokovic withdrew from the Australian Open tuneup tournament in Adelaide, saying Monday that he isn’t prepared to return to competition ahead of the year’s first Grand Slam event. “To all my fans in Adelaide, unfortunately I’m not quite physically ready to compete in the Adelaide International next week,” Djokovic posted on social media. “It’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘We’re hanging in there’: Vancouver Canucks struggling halfway through NHL season
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
VANCOUVER — This is not the season the Vancouver Canucks expected. Heading into the 2025-26 campaign, belief was high that the team could move past last season’s injuries and personnel issues to challenge for a playoff spot this spring. Instead, 41 games in, Vancouver (16-20-5) sits second last in the NHL standings heading into Monday’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tunisia changes coach before World Cup after disappointing Africa Cup
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — World Cup participant Tunisia has parted with coach Sami Trabelsi and his coaching staff following their last 16 exit at the Africa Cup of Nations. “The executive committee has decided to terminate by mutual consent the contractual relationship with the entire technical staff of the national team,” the Tunisian Federation of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pittsburgh WR DK Metcalf relieved to be in the playoffs after Steelers rally during his suspension
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf returned to work on Monday, relieved that his team’s season is still alive following his two-game suspension for making contact with a fan in Detroit last month. The Steelers won the AFC North with a heart-stopping 26-24 win over Baltimore on Sunday night. Metcalf watched from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mikael Kingsbury set for World Cup return but with caution after groin injury
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Canadian freestyle ski star Mikael Kingsbury returns to action Friday at the World Cup moguls event in Val St-Côme, Que. The 33-year-old from Deux-Montagnes, Que., withdrew from last month’s World Cup opener in Ruka, Finland, due to a groin injury. Kingsbury, who is in search of his 100th World Cup win, says he will take ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!IIHF president Luc Tardif on Olympic arena delays: ‘We’re going to have a tournament’
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
SAINT PAUL — International Ice Hockey Federation president Luc Tardif expects a “fantastic tournament” when NHL players return to the Olympics next month — despite some significant construction delays at the main arena. Speaking ahead of the gold- and bronze-medal games at the world junior hockey championship Monday, Tardif added that although parts of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Denver Broncos’ defense shines, but coach Sean Payton isn’t celebrating yet
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos may be rolling into the postseason as the AFC’s top seed but coach Sean Payton isn’t exactly exhuberant entering the playoffs. “Look, am I ever happy? No,” Payton said after the Broncos’ 19-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers’ backups Sunday secured a first-round bye and homefield advantage. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celtic manager Nancy fired after one month and O’Neill rehired
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — After six losses and one month, Wilfried Nancy’s brief and disastrous time as Celtic manager is over. Just 33 days since Nancy left Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer for Celtic, he was sacked by the club on Monday. Celtic brought back Martin O’Neill within hours to manage the team to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders fire Pete Carroll after 3-14 season and will look for a new coach for third straight year
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders fired Pete Carroll on Monday after just one year, meaning they will enter their third consecutive season with a new coach in charge. Carroll expressed high hopes upon taking over, saying he was used to double-digit victories and expected the same in Las Vegas. But the Raiders ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joe Schoen is returning as New York Giants general manager
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Joe Schoen is returning as general manager of the New York Giants, owners John Mara and Steve Tisch announced Monday, giving the executive they hired four years ago another chance to turn around the beleaguered franchise. The team is 22-45-1 since Schoen took over, making the playoffs in the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s a good time to be Anthony Smith. Two players with that name make AP’s all-bowl team
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
This was a great bowl season for guys named Anthony Smith. East Carolina wide receiver Anthony Smith scored two touchdowns in the Pirates’ 23-17 Military Bowl victory over Pittsburgh, while the Minnesota defensive end with the same name — no relation — delivered a pair of sacks in the Golden Gophers’ 20-17 Rate Bowl overtime ... Read More »
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