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Minor league pitchers Luis Custodio and Luis Sierra suspended 56 games each for positive drug tests
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — San Francisco pitcher Luis Custodio and free agent pitcher Luis Sierra were suspended 56 games each Monday following positive tests under the minor league drug program for players outside the United States and Canada. The pair tested positive for Stanozolol, the commissioner’s office said Monday, Custodio, a 21-year-old left-hander, was 2-1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert to serve 1-game suspension against Bucks, triggered by flagrant foul total
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert must serve a one-game suspension due to the number of flagrant fouls he has accumulated this season. The NBA announced that Gobert will sit out on Tuesday when the Timberwolves visit the Milwaukee Bucks. They’ll also be without star guard Anthony Edwards, who was ruled out for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Columbus Blue Jackets fire coach Dean Evason, hire Rick Bowness to replace him
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets fired coach Dean Evason and named Rick Bowness his replacement on Monday. Evason is the first NHL coach fired this season. General manager Don Waddell announced the abrupt change with his team sitting in last place in the Eastern Conference 45 games in. “This season has been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jackets fire Dean Evason and tab Rick Bowness to replace him, as Evason becomes 1st NHL coach fired this season
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Blue Jackets fire Dean Evason and tab Rick Bowness to replace him, as Evason becomes 1st NHL coach fired this season. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!49ers overcome injuries to defeat Eagles in wild-card thriller
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — When star tight end George Kittle went down with a torn Achilles tendon in the second quarter, it looked as if the injury issues that have plagued the San Francisco 49ers all season might have finally broken the team. Instead, Brock Purdy connected with Jauan Jennings on a 45-yard pass ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cameron Knowles promoted to coach of Major League Soccer’s Minnesota United
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. (AP) — Cameron Knowles was promoted to coach of Major League Soccer’s Minnesota United on Monday, a day after Eric Ramsay quit to coach West Bromwich Albion in England’s second tier League Championship. Knowles, 43, was a defender in MLS from 2005-11 with Salt Lake, Portland and Montreal. He became a Portland ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran defender Walker Zimmerman says he has come to Toronto FC to chase trophies
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
TORONTO — Walker Zimmerman recalls how his wife put up balloons to celebrate him winning his first MLS Defender of the Year Award in 2020. “I couldn’t even enjoy it, because I said ‘I just want to win it again,'” Zimmerman said. “And I was able to do that the next season … That’s what ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australia captain Alyssa Healy retiring after India series
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
SYDNEY (AP) — Australia captain Alyssa Healy is retiring following India’s upcoming tour, ending a 15-year international career including eight World Cup titles. The 35-year-old Healy has scored more than 7,000 runs across all three international formats with 275 dismissals following her national debut in 2010. The wicketkeeper has won the T20 World Cup six ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Oilers sign forward Quinn Hutson to two-year extension
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Quinn Hutson to a two-year contract extension, the NHL club announced Monday. The deal carries an average annual value of US$875,000. The 24-year-old Hutson has a team-leading 38 points (23 goals, 15 assists) in 30 games with the American Hockey League’s Bakersfield Condors this season. His goals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Packers’ Micah Parsons says he can recover from torn ACL in time to play early next season
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay’s Micah Parsons calls his torn anterior cruciate ligament “the most challenging thing that I think I’ve ever faced as a human.” But the All-Pro defensive end believes he can recover in time to play early next season. Speaking to reporters for the first time since his Dec. 14 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Raptors forward Barnes named NBA Eastern Conference player of the week
By Canadian Press on January 12th, 2026
TORONTO — Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes has been named the NBA Eastern Conference player of the week. Barnes averaged a team-high 22 points, 6.3 rebounds, six assists and 36.4 minutes in three games, all Raptors wins. He missed Toronto’s 125-117 loss at Boston on Friday with a right knee sprain. He ended his week ... Read More »
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