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QB Rocco Becht following Matt Campbell to Penn State with Grunkemeyer reportedly heading to Va. Tech
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Rocco Becht has announced he will follow coach Matt Campbell from Iowa State to Penn State, giving the Nittany Lions a veteran quarterback to replace Ethan Grunkemeyer. Becht stated his decision in a social media post late Sunday. Grunkemeyer posted at about the same time that he would enter the transfer portal, and multiple media ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLB Remaining Free Agents List
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The 122 remaining free agents (q-rejected qualifying offer from former team): AMERICAN LEAGUE ATHLETICS (2) — José Leclerc, rhp; Scott McGough, rhp. BALTIMORE (3) — Jorge Mateo, of-inf; Gary Sánchez, c; Tomayoki Sugano, rhp. BOSTON (4) — Alex Bregman, 3b; Lucas Giolito, rhp; Liam Hendriks, rhp; Justin Wilson, lhp. CHICAGO (3) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLB Free Agent Signings List
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The 53 free agents who have signed, with name, position, former club if different, and contract. The contract information was obtained by The Associated Press from player and management sources. For players with minor league contracts, terms for major league contract base salaries are in parentheses: AMERICAN LEAGUE BALTIMORE (3) — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Details of Rob Refsnyder’s $6.25 million, 1-year contract with the Seattle Mariners
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Details of Rob Refsnyder’s $6.25 million, one-year contract with the Seattle Mariners: 2026 salary: $6.25 million Performance bonuses (based on plate appearances): $50,000 each for 150, 200, 250, 300p and 350 Award bonuses: MVP: $150,000 World Series MVP: $100,000 Gold Glove, Silver Slugger and League Championship Series MVP: $50,000 All-Star: $50,000 (selection: $25,000) Also: Hotel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Strong ground games propel No. 1 Indiana and No. 5 Oregon to CFP semifinal matchup at Peach Bowl
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Fernando Mendoza spent all season stealing headlines and collecting awards. Indiana running backs Roman Hemby and Kaelon Black were content doing the dirty work in the shadows of their Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback, propelling the top-ranked Hoosiers into college football’s version of the Final Four. Now, less than a week after dominating Alabama ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Details of Zach Pop’s $900,00, 1-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Details of Zach Pop’s $900,00, one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies: 2026 salary: $900,000 while in major leagues, $250,000 while in minor leagues ___ AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texans’ defense sets franchise records, prepares for Steelers in playoffs
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans wrapped up the best defensive season in franchise history with a win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Now the Texans (12-5) will look to build on that stellar performance when they open the playoffs next Monday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Houston’s ferocious defense, led by stars Will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Details of Sean Newcomb’s $4.5 million, 1-year contract with the Chicago White Sox
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Details of Sean Newcomb’s $4.5 million, one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox: 2026 salary: $4.5 million Performance bonuses: Based on starts: $100,000 each for 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 and 26 Based on innings: $100,000 each for 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140 and 150 Award bonuses: ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rams will take NFL’s top offense to Carolina after McVay’s unit led NFL in points, yards this season
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams led the NFL in total yards and points this season. While coach Sean McVay usually claims statistics are for losers, he will acknowledge that one of those big numbers is a whole lot more important than the other. “Yards can be really misleading, but there’s a couple ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trophy Club Nelson setter takes top honor on Texas 6A all-state volleyball team
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
LONGVIEW, Texas (AP) — Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 6A all-state volleyball team, distributed by The Associated Press: FIRST TEAM Middle blockers: Kinsley Young, Southlake Carroll, sr.; Camille Presley, Austin, jr.; Kerington Thornton, Round Rock, jr. Outside hitters: Layla Austin, Southlake Carroll, sr.; Avery Koonsen, Pearland Dawson, sr.; Marlee Lightsey, Comal Canyon, sr. Setter: ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Japanese star Tatsuya Imai aims to win championship with the Houston Astros
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Tatsuya Imai made his intentions clear with his first few words during an introductory news conference with the Houston Astros on Monday. The Japanese right-hander smiled and before reading a prepared message in English from his phone. “What’s up H-town?” he said. “I am Tatsuya Imai and I’m ready to chase a ... Read More »
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