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AC Milan saved by Genoa’s missed penalty in dramatic 1-1 draw
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — AC Milan missed the chance to close in on Serie A leader Inter Milan as it was held to a 1-1 draw at home with relegation-threatened Genoa on Thursday. And it could have been worse for the Rossoneri as Genoa missed a penalty with virtually the last kick of the match, after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!San Francisco 49ers face Philadelphia Eagles in NFC wild-card playoff game
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
San Francisco (12-5) at Philadelphia (11-6) Sunday, 4:30 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL Odds: Eagles by 4 1/2. Against the Spread: 49ers 11-6; Eagles 10-7 Series record: 49ers lead 21-15-1 Last meeting: San Francisco QB Brock Purdy threw for 314 yards and four touchdowns in a 42-19 win over the Eagles in Philadelphia on Dec. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indiana and Oregon coaches and coordinators juggle transfer portal chaos amid playoff race
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — The second year of the 12-team College Football Playoff welcomes a new challenge: It directly coincides with the transfer portal. In October, the NCAA shifted from two portal windows to one. The 15-day transactional window now spans from January 2-16, giving players and coaches alike just over two weeks to set themselves ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Packers and Bears to meet for a rare playoff game in NFL’s longest rivalry
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers have played each other more than any other two teams in the NFL. Playoff games, however, are a rarity. The Bears and Packers will add another chapter to the league’s longest rivalry when they meet in a wild-card game at Soldier Field on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions have reached out to Mike McDaniel about their offensive coordinator opening, AP source says
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have reached out to Mike McDaniel about their offensive coordinator opening, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team’s interest in the former Miami Dolphins coach has not been publicly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suspects in burglary of Shedeur Sanders’ home are from Atlanta area and used stolen rental car
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
MEDINA, Ohio (AP) — The four suspects involved in the burglary of Shedeur Sanders’ home on Nov. 16 are from Atlanta and used a stolen rental car in the break-in, authorities said Thursday. The Medina County Sheriff’s Office also said during a briefing that the group had robbed others, including professional athletes. Jarvet Myrick, Deandrez ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida QB D.J. Lagway heading to Baylor, Wake Forest signs QB Gio Lopez from UNC
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
Starting quarterbacks D.J. Lagway and Gio Lopez are on the move. Lagway told On3 that he would head to Baylor after playing last year at Florida, according to a social-media post Thursday. Additionally, Lopez is moving from one Atlantic Coast Conference school in North Carolina to another by going from UNC to Wake Forest. Lagway ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2-time Olympic champion Chloe Kim injures shoulder, ‘trying to stay optimistic’ for Italy
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
LAAX, Switzerland (AP) — Two-time Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim said Thursday that she dislocated her shoulder in training and doesn’t know whether she will be able to compete at the Winter Games in Italy next month. Kim posted footage of her fall from earlier this week on the halfpipe in Laax, where the world’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arsenal held 0-0 by Liverpool to miss chance to pull 8 points clear in Premier League
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
Arsenal missed a chance to pull eight points clear in the Premier League after being stifled in a 0-0 home draw with Liverpool on Thursday. Disappointing for so much of its title defense so far this season, Liverpool put in a polished display at Emirates Stadium to bring an end to Arsenal’s five-match winning run ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Istanbulluoglu scores 23, No. 10 Louisville tops Miami 77-68 to run winning streak to 8 games
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Elif Istanbulluoglu scored 12 of her career-high 23 points in the third quarter, and No. 10 Louisville pushed its winning streak to eight games with a 77-68 win over Miami on Thursday. Istanbulluoglu’s college-best entering Thursday was 16 points. Imari Berry scored 16 and Skylar Jones added 12 for Louisville ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hamilton Tiger-Cats release veteran American defensive lineman Casey Sayles
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats released American defensive lineman Casey Sayles on Thursday. Sayles, 30, spent the last three seasons with Hamilton. He appeared in 51 regular-season games, recording 122 tackles, 18 sacks, and one forced fumble. Sayles was an Eastern Division All-CFL selection in 2023 and ’25. He appeared n 17 regular-season games last ... Read More »
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