January 11th, 2026
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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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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No. 1 Indiana starts post-Mendoza era with new former TCU quarterback, new receiver, AP source says

By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026

As No. 1 Indiana prepares for Friday night’s College Football Playoff semifinal against No. 5 Oregon, coach Curt Cignetti is already reloading. On Sunday, the undefeated Hoosiers acquired two key players in the transfer portal, landing former TCU quarterback Josh Hoover, according to a person with knowledge of the commitment. The person requested anonymity because ... Read More »

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Infielder Kazuma Okamoto and Blue Jays finalize $60 million, 4-year contract

By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026

TORONTO (AP) — Infielder Kazuma Okamoto and the Toronto Blue Jays finalized their $60 million, four-year contract Sunday. Okamoto will get a $5 million signing bonus, a $7 million salary this year and $16 million in each of the following three seasons. To open a roster spot, Toronto designated right-hander Paxton Schultz for assignment. A ... Read More »

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