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Carrick becomes the sixth Man United boss to face Guardiola
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Pep Guardiola is forgiven for losing count of how many Manchester United managers he’s faced since taking charge at Manchester City 10 years ago. On Saturday, Michael Carrick becomes the sixth. That number sums up the varying fortunes of the Manchester rivals over the past decade, with City dominating the Premier ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AP sources say star infielder Bo Bichette leaves Toronto for Mets
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
Blue Jays homegrown star Bo Bichette is leaving Toronto for the New York Mets, sources tell The Associated Press. The AP says the deal is for US$126 million over three years. The sources spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal was subject to a successful physical. Bichette can opt out after the first and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AP source says star infielder Bo Bichette leaves Toronto for Mets
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
Star infielder Bo Bichette is leaving the Toronto Blue Jays for the New York Mets, a source tells The Associated Press. The AP says the deal is for US$126 million over three years. The move comes a day after star outfielder Kyle Tucker reportedly agreed to a $240 million, four-year contract with the Los Angeles ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UK police chief who recommended ban of soccer fans of Israeli team Maccabi retires
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — The chief of the British police force that recommended that fans from Israeli soccer team Maccabi Tel Aviv be banned from attending a football match against English Premier League club Aston Villa in Birmingham last year retired Friday following criticism of that decision. Craig Guildford, the chief constable of West Midlands Police, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bo Bichette and New York Mets have agreed to a $126 million, 3-year contract, AP source says
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Bo Bichette and the New York Mets agreed Friday to a $126 million, three-year contract, two people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal was subject to a successful physical. The infielder Bichette can opt out after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LISTEN: All-Pro QB Matthew Stafford credits teammates, Rams coach Sean McVay for his success
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford talks about having an All-Pro season at age 37, credits his teammates and coach Sean McVay for his success and says his primary focus is on advancing in the playoffs. Rob Maaddi, host: Welcome to On Football, I’m Rob Maaddi. We’re down to eight teams in the running for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer and linebacker Kip Lewis to return for final seasons
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer and linebacker Kip Lewis, the team’s offensive and defensive anchors, will return next season. The school made the announcement on a social media post on Thursday. Mateer led the Sooners to the College Football Playoff in his first season after transferring from Washington State. He passed for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bo Bichette and New York Mets agree to $126 million, 3-year contract, AP source says
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Bo Bichette and New York Mets agree to $126 million, 3-year contract, AP source says. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 1 Indiana looking for a storybook ending to complete this real-life Hollywood script at Miami
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
Long before Angelo Pizzo penned the scripts for two of America’s most iconic sports movies, he and his father would make the one-block walk from their home to Indiana’s football stadium. The strolls home usually seemed to take a bit longer because even then, in 1955, losses were the norm. Eventually, the man who introduced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Portal gives new coaches a shot at a quick turnaround. LSU’s Lane Kiffin tops the rankings for 2026
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
The NCAA transfer portal is a godsend for new coaches. Forget three-, four- and five-year builds. Having roughly 3,000 players looking for fresh landing spots creates long days, sleepless nights and more film study than any NFL rookie quarterback. Those who navigate it best — like Arizona State, Indiana, Ole Miss and Texas Tech in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Josh Lowe to Angels, Gavin Lux to Rays and Brock Burke to Reds in 3-team trade
By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays sent outfielder Josh Lowe to the Angels on Friday as part of a three-team trade in which left-handed reliever Brock Burke went from Los Angeles to Cincinnati. Infielder Gavin Lux moved from the Reds to Tampa Bay and minor league right-hander Chris Clark from the Angels to the Rays. Lowe, who ... Read More »
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