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Tennis Kenya admits to error in granting a wildcard after player’s performance goes viral
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Tennis Kenya acknowledged it erred in granting an Egyptian player entry to a professional tournament after video of her dismal performance that included 20 double faults circulated on social media. The 21-year-old player, Hajar Abdelkader, was given a wildcard entry and lost 6-0, 6-0 in 37 minutes in a first-round match ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagles host 49ers in wild-card round as they seek a repeat Super Bowl title
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Eagles declared from the first day of training camp and throughout another season that included an NFC East title that the word “repeat” is not part of the locker-room vernacular for the 2024 Super Bowl champions. “We’re not defending nothing,” offensive lineman Jordan Mailata said. However the Eagles want to spin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sadovsky, Gogolev set for final showdown with Canadian men’s Olympic spot at stake
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
GATINEAU — It’s the final showdown for Roman Sadovsky and Stephen Gogolev — and the stakes couldn’t be higher. The two Canadian skaters are locked in a battle to represent the Maple Leaf at the Olympics, becoming incidental travel companions along the way. From Boston and Germany to Saskatoon and Helsinki, Sadovsky and Gogolev have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AC Milan saved by Genoa’s missed penalty in dramatic 1-1 draw
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — AC Milan missed the chance to close in on Serie A leader Inter Milan as it was held to a 1-1 draw at home with relegation-threatened Genoa on Thursday. And it could have been worse for the Rossoneri as Genoa missed a penalty with virtually the last kick of the match, after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!San Francisco 49ers face Philadelphia Eagles in NFC wild-card playoff game
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
San Francisco (12-5) at Philadelphia (11-6) Sunday, 4:30 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL Odds: Eagles by 4 1/2. Against the Spread: 49ers 11-6; Eagles 10-7 Series record: 49ers lead 21-15-1 Last meeting: San Francisco QB Brock Purdy threw for 314 yards and four touchdowns in a 42-19 win over the Eagles in Philadelphia on Dec. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indiana and Oregon coaches and coordinators juggle transfer portal chaos amid playoff race
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — The second year of the 12-team College Football Playoff welcomes a new challenge: It directly coincides with the transfer portal. In October, the NCAA shifted from two portal windows to one. The 15-day transactional window now spans from January 2-16, giving players and coaches alike just over two weeks to set themselves ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Packers and Bears to meet for a rare playoff game in NFL’s longest rivalry
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers have played each other more than any other two teams in the NFL. Playoff games, however, are a rarity. The Bears and Packers will add another chapter to the league’s longest rivalry when they meet in a wild-card game at Soldier Field on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions have reached out to Mike McDaniel about their offensive coordinator opening, AP source says
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have reached out to Mike McDaniel about their offensive coordinator opening, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team’s interest in the former Miami Dolphins coach has not been publicly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suspects in burglary of Shedeur Sanders’ home are from Atlanta area and used stolen rental car
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
MEDINA, Ohio (AP) — The four suspects involved in the burglary of Shedeur Sanders’ home on Nov. 16 are from Atlanta and used a stolen rental car in the break-in, authorities said Thursday. The Medina County Sheriff’s Office also said during a briefing that the group had robbed others, including professional athletes. Jarvet Myrick, Deandrez ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida QB D.J. Lagway heading to Baylor, Wake Forest signs QB Gio Lopez from UNC
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
Starting quarterbacks D.J. Lagway and Gio Lopez are on the move. Lagway told On3 that he would head to Baylor after playing last year at Florida, according to a social-media post Thursday. Additionally, Lopez is moving from one Atlantic Coast Conference school in North Carolina to another by going from UNC to Wake Forest. Lagway ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2-time Olympic champion Chloe Kim injures shoulder, ‘trying to stay optimistic’ for Italy
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
LAAX, Switzerland (AP) — Two-time Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim said Thursday that she dislocated her shoulder in training and doesn’t know whether she will be able to compete at the Winter Games in Italy next month. Kim posted footage of her fall from earlier this week on the halfpipe in Laax, where the world’s ... Read More »
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