National Sports
Josh Allen and the Bills begin their Super Bowl quest at the overlooked Jaguars
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills don’t have to beat Kansas City, Cincinnati or Baltimore to reach the Super Bowl. The team with the reigning MVP and the AFC’s most playoff experience faces a new path, beginning with a wild-card game in Jacksonville. Although this journey doesn’t seem as daunting as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WNBPA and WNBA will not extend CBA deadline; sides will continue to negotiate ‘in good faith’
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA and its players’ union will not agree to another collective bargaining agreement extension after the current deadline passes Friday night, WNBPA vice president Breanna Stewart said. That does not mean players will strike or the league will lock them out. Stewart told reporters Thursday at an Unrivaled practice that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Browns begin head coach search with interviews of their coordinators, Jim Schwartz and Tommy Rees
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns opened their head coach search on Thursday by interviewing defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees. General manager Andrew Berry had said he would consider both coordinators for the opening. The Browns fired Kevin Stefanski on Monday after six seasons and a 36-58 overall mark. Stefanski was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Versatile Quentin Lake returns from injury just in time to lead the Rams’ defense into the playoffs
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When the Los Angeles Rams lost Quentin Lake to a dislocated elbow in mid-November, their defense suffered and slumped. Lake is returning for the wild-card round, and the Rams (12-5) are hoping he’s a key to a long playoff run. As for Lake himself, he’s just eager to get back to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sabrina Ionescu sidelined for Unrivaled’s 2nd season due to injury
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
MEDLEY, Fla. (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu will not play in the second season of Unrivaled because of an injury sustained during the WNBA season. The 3-on-3 women’s basketball league, which began its second season on Monday, announced the news Thursday, saying that Ionescu will still be involved with off-court initiatives and partnership opportunities. The four-time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drake Maye and Justin Herbert each looking for 1st playoff win as Patriots host Chargers
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — In a year’s time, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has gone from the rookie starter on a losing team to an MVP candidate and the face of a playoff squad. That rapid rise hasn’t altered the 23-year-old’s mindset as he prepares to lead New England into its first playoff game since the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Denver Broncos’ stunning season: Ending Chiefs’ reign and clinching top AFC seed
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
DENVER (AP) — Sean Payton listed three goals for his Denver Broncos this season, and chief among them was knocking off the Kansas City Chiefs. They did that, winning the AFC West for the first time in a decade and ending K.C.’s nine-year reign atop the division. The Chiefs, who have played in the past ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quarterbacks Moore and Mendoza face off again as Oregon plays Indiana in the CFP semis
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
The first meeting between Fernando Mendoza and Dante Moore wasn’t pretty. It was two years ago, before the Pac-12’s demise. Mendoza was quarterback at California, while Moore started for UCLA in the final game of the regular season. Cal went on to win 33-7. Mendoza, who started the season as Cal’s third-string QB, threw for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Houston heads to Pittsburgh in search of first road playoff victory in franchise history
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
Houston (12-5) at Pittsburgh (10-7) Monday, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPN/ABC. BetMGM NFL odds: Texans by 3 1/2. Against the spread: Texans 9-8; Steelers 8-8-1. Series record: Steelers lead 8-5. Last meeting: Texans beat Steelers 30-6 on Oct. 1, 2023, in Houston. Last week: Texans beat Colts 38-30; Steelers beat Ravens 26-24. Texans offense: overall (18), ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quarterbacks Moore and Mendoza faceoff again when Oregon plays Indiana in the CFP semis
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
The first meeting between Fernando Mendoza and Dante Moore wasn’t pretty. It was two years ago, before the Pac-12’s demise. Mendoza was quarterback at California, while Moore started for UCLA in the final game of the regular season. Cal went on to win 33-7. Mendoza, who started the season as Cal’s third-string QB, threw for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After Mike McDaniel’s firing, the Dolphins could pursue John Harbaugh or another experienced coach
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins continued an organizational reboot on Thursday, firing coach Mike McDaniel amid an ongoing search for a new general manager. Miami owner Stephen Ross will be looking for his fourth head coach since 2018. “After careful evaluation and extensive discussions since the season ended, I have made the ... Read More »
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