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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 »
Be the first to comment!49ers’ Trent Williams and Ricky Pearsall miss practice, playoff status uncertain
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams and receiver Ricky Pearsall both missed practice Wednesday for the San Francisco 49ers, putting their status for the wild-card playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles in question. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Williams’ hamstring that he hurt on the first snap of a Week 17 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Semenyo scores last-gasp winner for Bournemouth ahead of possible move to Man City
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
BOURNEMOUTH, England (AP) — A match-winning goal. A standing ovation. If Antoine Semenyo is to leave Bournemouth, he has departed with quite a bang. The Ghana forward, who is reportedly set to join Manchester City in the coming days, scored from a long-range strike in the fifth minute of stoppage time to earn Bournemouth a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ty Simpson declares for NFL draft after one season as Alabama’s starting QB
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Ty Simpson declared for the NFL draft on Wednesday, leaving Alabama after one season as the Crimson Tide’s starting quarterback. The 6-foot-2, 208-pound Simpson could be one of the top quarterbacks drafted in April. Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza is seen as the likely No. 1 selection. “I’ll cherish all of it as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. skip Taylor Reese-Hansen’s breakout season will include Scotties debut
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
When Taylor Reese-Hansen was asked to provide a life goal for her yearbook entry in Grade 12, an appearance at the Canadian women’s curling championship made the list. It’s an ambition the 28-year-old skip will finally realize this month in Mississauga, Ont. “I put (down) I want to go to the Scotties,” said Reese-Hansen. “So ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man City drops more points to dent Premier League title challenge
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City’s Premier League title hopes took another blow after a 1-1 draw with Brighton on Wednesday. Not even Erling Haaland’s 150th goal for the club was enough to stop City from dropping points for the second time in as many games, with Kaoru Mitoma equalizing for Brighton in the second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From selling medical devices to representing Canada, Listro has lived and learned
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
From selling medical devices to representing Canada, Jordyn Listro has lived and learned. After starting her pro career in Spain, the Toronto-born midfielder played in the NWSL for the Orlando Pride and Kansas City. She has won two caps for Canada, starting in a 1-0 win over Argentina and coming off the bench in a ... Read More »
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