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Search for marquee attacker continues but Toronto FC appears set on backline
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
TORONTO — While the search for a marquee attacker continues, Toronto FC appears to have settled on its backline as players prepare to report to training camp this weekend. Newly acquired veteran centre back Walker Zimmerman will lead the defence, mentoring 19-year-old Lazar Stefanovic, 22-year-old Zane Monlouis and 23-year-old Nicksoen Gomis. Canadian international Richie Laryea ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL playoff guide: How to watch, betting favorites and some of the top storylines
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
This year’s NFL playoffs could represent a shift to a new generation of winning players — particularly at quarterback. The top two seeds in both the AFC and NFC are led by a quartet of young or unheralded quarterbacks, including Bo Nix (Broncos), Drake Maye (Patriots), Sam Darnold (Seahawks) and Caleb Williams (Bears). All while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man United candidates for interim coach include Solskjaer and Carrick, AP source says
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United has approached Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick in its search for an interim coach to take over until the end of the season, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed to The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke on the condition on anonymity because the recruitment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kliff Kingsbury and Joe Whitt Jr. are gone from the Commanders after a 5-12 season, AP source says
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
Coordinators Kliff Kingsbury and Joe Whitt Jr. are both gone from head coach Dan Quinn’s staff with the Washington Commanders after a 5-12 season, a team official with knowledge of the moves told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the staff changes had not yet ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 6 seed Ole Miss, No. 10 Miami set up College Football Playoff game like no other
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Miami barged into the College Football Playoff like a hurricane, a stifling defense and steady quarterback rekindling the magic of 2001. Mississippi has been excelling since its coach left for another program, an athletic and acrobatic quarterback taking the Rebels to heights not seen since the 1960s. The Fiesta Bowl will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cowboys fire defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus after one season filled with poor showings
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys fired first-year defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus on Tuesday after they allowed the most points and intercepted the fewest passes in franchise history. It’s the second consecutive season in which Eberflus has been fired. He was let go midseason in 2024, his third year as head coach of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rays acquire outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy from Tigers for cash
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays acquired outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy from the Detroit Tigers for cash on Tuesday. Malloy, who turns 26 on Feb. 19, had been designated for assignment on Dec. 20 to open a roster spot when the Tigers finalized their contract with right-hander Kyle Finnegan. He hit .221 with a .346 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LPGA Tour gets its turn at tech-infused indoor golf with WTGL to start next season
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
TMRW Sports’ indoor golf league is going to feature teams from the LPGA Tour starting next season. The entertainment group and the LPGA announced the addition Tuesday of the WTGL, which will be run separately from the TGL while looking every bit like the tech-infused indoor league. Matches will be played at the SoFi Center ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AP women’s basketball player of the week is No. 7 Vanderbilt’s Mikayla Blakes
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 9 of the season: Mikayla Blakes, Vanderbilt The sophomore guard opened SEC play with consecutive 30-point games. She scored 15 of her 32 points in the fourth quarter of the Commodores’ 65-61 win over then-No. 5 LSU. She had 10 of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man United interim candidates include Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick, AP source says
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United has approached Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick in its search for an interim coach to take over until the end of the season, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed to The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke on the condition on anonymity because the recruitment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SafeSport Center turns to Olympic gold medalist Benita Fitzgerald Mosley as new CEO
By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026
DENVER (AP) — The U.S. Center for SafeSport announced Benita Fitzgerald Mosley as its new CEO on Tuesday, placing the 1984 Olympic gold medalist in charge of rebooting an agency that has been plagued with problems over most of its nearly nine-year history. Fitzgerald Mosley will start her job Feb. 1, saying in a statement ... Read More »
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