January 16th, 2026
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Miami Marlins claim right-hander Osvaldo Bido off waivers from Tampa Bay Rays

By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins claimed right-hander Osvaldo Bido off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. Bido was designated for assignment Monday along with infielder Tsung-Che Cheng to make room on the 40-man roster after the Rays acquired infielder Brett Wisely and left-hander Ken Waldichuk from Atlanta. The 30-year-old Bido spent seven ... Read More »

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A timeline of Bo Bichette’s time with Blue Jays as star infielder joins Mets

By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026

TORONTO — Bo Bichette waved goodbye to the Toronto Blue Jays by signing a three-year, US$126-million contract with the New York Mets in free agency Friday, an Associated Press source said. The star infielder spent the first seven seasons of his big-league career with Canada’s only MLB franchise. Here’s a timeline of his key moments ... Read More »

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Michigan’s Rod Moore granted 6th season by NCAA, bringing 2-time All-Big Ten safety back to team

By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Rod Moore, a two-time All-Big Ten safety and two-time captain at Michigan, has been granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA. The football program announced on social media Thursday night that Moore would return next season. Moore was limited to three games last season, attempting to come back ... Read More »

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Chargers’ Jesse Minter and Rams’ Nate Scheelhaase interview for Browns head coach position

By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter and Rams passing game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase interviewed with the Cleveland Browns for their head coaching vacancy on Friday. Minter has been with the Chargers for two seasons after two years as defensive coordinator at the University of Michigan. The Bolts were fifth in ... Read More »

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Duce Robinson determined to lead Florida State’s rebuild after back-to-back losing seasons

By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Duce Robinson could have left Florida State after a 1,000-yard season. He also felt like he couldn’t leave after a 5-7 season. Just a few hours into the new year, the All-Atlantic Coast Conference first-team receiver made his announcement: After flirting with entering the NFL draft early, Robinson would come back ... Read More »

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Surging Sabres bring back memories of the franchise’s success of 20 years ago

By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — It was reunion week in Buffalo, offering Lindy Ruff an opportunity to reminisce about the franchise’s memorable past, and provide a glimpse into what could well be a bright future. Among the laughs and stories the Sabres’ winningest coach shared with members of the 2005-06 team, and the bottle of Russian ... Read More »

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Hurricanes acquire defenseman Kyle Masters and a 4th-round pick from Sharks for 5th-round pick

By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes acquired minor league defenseman Kyle Masters and a fourth-round pick this year from the San Jose Sharks for a fifth-round selection in 2027. The teams made the move on Friday. San Jose dealt Masters to clear a contract, allowing rookie Michael Misa to continue playing for the Sharks. ... Read More »

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From undrafted to All-Pro: Devon Key’s journey and big impact on top-seeded Broncos

By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — One of the favorite parts of Sean Payton’s job as Denver Broncos head coach is getting to call his players to inform them they earned Pro Bowl bids or All-Pro honors, and one such opportunity this season was especially gratifying. Safety Devon Key, who went undrafted out of Western Kentucky in ... Read More »

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J.T. Realmuto agrees to $45 million, 3-year deal to stay with Phillies, AP source says

By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026

Veteran catcher J.T. Realmuto agreed to a $45 million, three-year contract to stay with the Philadelphia Phillies, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. Realmuto can earn an additional $5 million annually in ... Read More »

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Anaheim Ducks acquire tough forward Jeffrey Viel from Boston Bruins in trade for 4th-round pick

By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Anaheim Ducks have acquired forward Jeffrey Viel from the Boston Bruins in a trade for a fourth-round draft pick. The Bruins will get either Detroit’s pick or Philadelphia’s pick — whichever is better — in the fourth round of the upcoming draft in the deal announced Friday. Viel is scoreless ... Read More »

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Solid hits and two big misses: A look at the Jays in 2025-06 off-season

By Canadian Press on January 16th, 2026

TORONTO — It was a swing and a miss for the Toronto Blue Jays on two of the biggest prizes of the current Major League Baseball free agency period. Bo Bichette, a homegrown talent and one of the faces of the franchise, has reportedly bolted for the New York Mets. That news came shortly after ... Read More »

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