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McCarthy gives Vikings another mixed-bag performance in season finale, including another injury exit
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The final game of J.J. McCarthy’s first year as the Minnesota Vikings’ starting quarterback was a fitting end to his roller-coaster season. There was some good, some bad and more injury concerns that leave the Vikings continuing to wonder if he’s their franchise quarterback. McCarthy completed 14 of 23 passes for 182 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saint Francis (PA) wins 85-82 against Fairleigh Dickinson
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
LORETTO, Pa. (AP) — Skylar Wicks scored 24 points as Saint Francis (PA) beat Fairleigh Dickinson 85-82 on Sunday. Wicks also had six rebounds for the Red Flash (3-12, 1-1 Northeast Conference). Chris Moncrief scored 14 points, shooting 4 of 6 from the field and 6 of 6 from the line. Ahmad Harrison shot 3-for-5 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Myles Garrett breaks NFL single-season sack record with 23 and laments not getting 2 more
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
CINCINNATI (AP) — The night before Myles Garrett got his 23rd sack to break the NFL single-season record, he had a nightmare that he fell short of the mark. Garrett instead made his sweetest dreams come true. The All-Pro Cleveland Browns pass rusher took down Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow with 5:09 remaining in the fourth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cedar Park player headed to Stanford takes top honor on Texas 5A all-state volleyball team
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
LONGVIEW, Texas (AP) — Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 5A all-state volleyball team, distributed by The Associated Press: FIRST TEAM Middle blockers: Brooklyn Bailey, Highland Park, sr.; Sienna Benavides, Cedar Park, sr.; Chesney McCullough, Lufkin, sr. Outside hitters: Joy Udoye, Cedar Park, sr.; Kaitlyn Hutchins, Lake Belton, sr.; Harper Korenek, A&M Consolidated, fr. Setter: ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stevenson scores 21 in North Texas’ 72-67 victory against Tulsa
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
Je’Shawn Stevenson’s 21 points helped North Texas defeat Tulsa 72-67 on Sunday. Stevenson shot 6 of 14 from the field, including 4 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 6 from the line for the Mean Green (10-5, 1-1 American Athletic Conference). Dylan Arnett shot 5 of 9 from the field to add ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schwieger scores 14 as Northern Iowa defeats Evansville 62-48
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Ben Schwieger scored 14 points as Northern Iowa beat Evansville 62-48 on Sunday. Schwieger had eight rebounds and three steals for the Panthers (12-3, 4-0 Missouri Valley Conference). AJ Casey finished with 17 points for the Purple Aces (4-12, 0-5). Connor Turnbull added 12 points and two blocks for Evansville. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bills fans brave snow, cold to celebrate final regular-season game at 53-year-old Highmark Stadium
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills and their fans bid what could be farewell to their long-time home stadium filled with 53 years of memories — and often piles of snow. “A lifetime of memories,” said Therese Forton-Barnes, selected the team’s Fan of the Year before the Bills kicked of their regular-season finale ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pitcher Kona Takahashi’s posting period expires, his rights remain with Seibu Lions
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Japanese pitcher Kona Takahashi did not reach an agreement with a Major League Baseball team before his posting period expired Sunday and his rights remained with the Pacific League’s Saitama Seibu Lions. A right-hander who turns 29 on Feb. 3, Takahashi was 8-9 with a 3.04 ERA last year for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Northern Kentucky defeats Youngstown State 94-79
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (AP) — Dan Gherezgher Jr. scored 26 points as Northern Kentucky beat Youngstown State 94-79 on Sunday. Gherezgher also added five rebounds and five assists for the Norse (12-5, 4-2 Horizon League). Donovan Oday shot 7 for 15 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 7 of 9 from the free-throw line ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps transfer Canadian midfielder Ali Ahmed to Norwich City
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have transferred Canadian midfielder Ali Ahmed to Norwich City of the English Championship. The club announced the move Sunday, with sporting director and CEO Axel Schuster saying in a release that the 25-year-old Toronto product had made it clear to the club that “a contract extension would not be possible” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gabriel Landeskog injured in Avalanche’s game against Florida, needs help getting off ice
By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Colorado captain Gabriel Landeskog was injured early in the second period of the Avalanche’s game in Florida on Sunday night and needed to be helped off the ice. Landeskog lost his footing, fell to the ice and crashed into the goalpost before coming to a stop in front of the end ... Read More »
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