National Sports
Derek Sprague steps down as CEO of PGA of America to care for his family in New York
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
Derek Sprague is leaving after one year as CEO at the PGA of America, wishing to return to upstate New York to help support his mother and mother-in-law, who are requiring more care. Sprague took over in January 2025, the first club professional in 20 years to be CEO and the first former PGA president ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bears’ Rome Odunze and Kyler Gordon appear poised to return against Packers
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears could be getting some reinforcements for their playoff game against the Green Bay Packers, with receiver Rome Odunze and cornerback Kyler Gordon likely returning from injuries. Odunze said Wednesday that he expects to play after missing the final five regular-season games because of a foot problem, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saints GM Mickey Loomis high on QB Tyler Shough and noncommittal on aging veterans
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — If Saints quarterback Tyler Shough was seeking an endorsement from general manager Mickey Loomis, he could start with the way Loomis talked about how he plans to use New Orleans’ eighth overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft. The Saints will be free to “take the best player that’s available that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Five things to know as Canada’s figure skaters vie for Olympic spots at nationals
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
GATINEAU — Olympic spots are on the line this week at the 2026 Canadian National Skating Championships. Senior competition runs Friday through Sunday at Centre Slush Puppie, where the country’s top figure skaters will look to book their tickets to next month’s Milan Cortina Winter Games. Unlike some years, the makeup of Canada’s team is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heat guarantee final $1.7M of Terry Rozier’s contract and may seek to trade him
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Heat did not waive Terry Rozier before a Wednesday afternoon deadline, keeping the embattled point guard who faces federal gambling-related charges on their roster in an indication that they may try to trade him. That decision comes at a cost for Miami: Not waiving Rozier guarantees the remaining $1.7 million ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs agree to acquire right-hander Edward Cabrera in a trade with the Marlins, AP source says
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs are adding Edward Cabrera to their rotation, agreeing Wednesday to acquire the right-hander in a trade with the Miami Marlins in their first major offseason move. A person familiar with the deal confirmed the move to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because it hadn’t been announced. Chicago ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pro Picks: 4 road teams are favorites in wild-card weekend
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
The NFL’s wild-card weekend features a rematch of the 2022 NFC championship game, two division rivals facing off, a team with a losing record playing a home game and four road favorites. The defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles and their inconsistent offense are home against Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey and the injury-depleted San Francisco ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schär carried off with serious-looking ankle injury for Newcastle in Premier League
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Newcastle defender Fabian Schär was carried off on a stretcher with a serious-looking left ankle injury during the team’s Premier League match against Leeds on Wednesday. Schär got his left leg caught under Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin as they challenged for the ball in the second half at St. James’ Park. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US striker Damion Downs joins Hamburg on loan from Southampton
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — United States striker Damion Downs joined Bundesliga club Hamburger SV on loan for the rest of the season from English second-division team Southampton on Wednesday. The German-born Downs had signed with Southampton on a four-year deal last summer after he scored 10 league goals to help Cologne earn Bundesliga promotion. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Napoli draws 2-2 with Hellas Verona in Serie A setback as Inter Milan increases lead
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — Title-chasing Napoli was surprisingly held to a 2-2 draw at home by relegation-threatened Hellas Verona on Wednesday as league leader Inter Milan increased its advantage at the top of Serie A. And it could have been worse for the defending champion. Antonio Conte’s team found itself 2-0 down at halftime before fighting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Analysis: The stakes are high as the Ravens move on from the stability of the Harbaugh era
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
In three decades of existence, the Baltimore Ravens have had two primary owners, two general managers and three head coaches. Stability like that is hard to achieve in the NFL and should not be taken for granted. Now the franchise heads down an uncertain path after firing John Harbaugh. It’s a risk owner Steve Bisciotti ... Read More »
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