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A 13-win season and a division title provide ‘a sturdy platform’ for the Jaguars moving forward
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Josh Hines-Allen exited Jacksonville’s locker room quicker than normal following a crushing loss to Buffalo in the AFC playoffs. He didn’t want to stick around for any emotional goodbyes. The seventh-year edge rusher enjoyed the Jaguars’ surprising season that much and preferred to wait a day to deliver dozens of farewells ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-Corsican nationalist leader, soccer club president Alain Orsoni shot dead at mother’s funeral
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Former Corsican nationalist leader Alain Orsoni, who also served as the president of soccer club AC Ajaccio, was shot dead in Corsica on Monday during his mother’s funeral, French media reported, quoting judicial sources. He was 71. Le Monde newspaper said Ajaccio public prosecutor Nicolas Septe opened an investigation into murder by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real Madrid gets rid of Xabi Alonso and promotes B team manager Álvaro Arbeloa
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid pulled the trigger and replaced Xabi Alonso with B team manager Álvaro Arbeloa on Monday to no surprise. Madrid said Alonso left by mutual agreement but it followed a tumultuous stint that lasted less than eight months and came a day after Madrid lost to Barcelona 3-2 in the final ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Browns interview Mike McDaniel for head coach opening
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Cleveland Browns began the second week of their search for a new coach by interviewing former Miami coach Mike McDaniel on Monday. McDaniel is the sixth person to interview and the fourth with previous ties to the organization. He was the wide receivers coach in 2014. The 42-year old McDaniel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic retires
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Former Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic retired on Monday. Raonic was the first Canadian man to reach a Grand Slam final in 2016 at Wimbledon. He beat Roger Federer in the semifinals 6-3, 6-7, 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 and lost to Andy Murray in the final. That year, he also reached the Australian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matthew Stafford is healthy, but Rams CB Ahkello Witherspoon is out for season after playoff injury
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Quarterback Matthew Stafford is expected to play for the Los Angeles Rams this weekend after tests revealed only a mild sprain of the index finger on his throwing hand. Stafford injured his finger in the first half of the Rams’ 34-31 victory over the Panthers last Saturday when he banged his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real Madrid replaces coach Xabi Alonso with B team manager Álvaro Arbeloa
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid replaced coach Xabi Alonso with B team manager Álvaro Arbeloa on Monday. Madrid said in a statement that Alonso left by mutual agreement. The announcement came a day after Madrid lost to Barcelona 3-2 in the final of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia. “Real Madrid wishes to announce ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saskatchewan Roughriders re-sign star defensive back Tevaughn Campbell
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed star Canadian defensive back Tevaughn Campbell to a one-year contract extension. The 32-year-old from Toronto is coming off a strong 2025 season that saw him earn All-CFL honours while helping the Roughriders win a Grey Cup title. Campbell finished last season tied for the league lead with six ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real Madrid says Xabi Alonso is no longer the club coach
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid says Xabi Alonso is no longer the club coach. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!USA Luge gets 11 athletes into Milan Cortina Olympics, 1 shy of maximum. Russia will get 2 spots
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
A pair of Russian luge athletes were confirmed Monday as qualifiers for next month’s Milan Cortina Olympics, meaning they will compete against Ukrainian sliders on the sport’s biggest stage. The International Luge Federation — which announced the 78 singles and doubles sleds that have qualified for the games — included Russian men’s singles slider Roman ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dylan Raiola announces he’s transferring from Nebraska to Oregon
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
Quarterback Dylan Raiola announced Monday on social media he intends to transfer from Nebraska to Oregon. Raiola was the highest-ranked recruit to sign with Nebraska and started 22 games over two seasons. He broke his leg against Southern California on Nov. 1 and missed the Cornhuskers’ last four games. Oregon’s quarterback room for 2026 remains ... Read More »
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