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Source: Roughriders agree to contract extension with receiver Johnson
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
REGINA — KeeSean Johnson is staying put. According to a CFL source, the American receiver has agreed to a contract extension with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity as the Riders haven’t announced the move. Johnson, 29, has 89 catches for 1,159 yards and four TDs for the Grey Cup ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LIV changes include more money for teams and 10 more spots to secure status
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
LIV Golf took a step toward greater turnover in its 57-man league by announcing changes Wednesday that include awarding points to every player in the field and expanding to 34 the number of players who secure status. The announcement comes as the Official World Golf Ranking board was meeting with topics on the agenda including ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patriots’ Robert Kraft says Bill Belichick ‘unequivocally deserves’ to be 1st ballot Hall of Famer
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Count New England Patriots team owner Robert Kraft among those shocked that Bill Belichick will reportedly not be selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. In a statement to The Associated Press on Wednesday, Kraft said he believes Belichick’s accomplishments are clearly worthy of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raheem Sterling leaves Chelsea by mutual consent after a disappointing stint
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Raheem Sterling left Chelsea by mutual consent on Wednesday, bringing a premature end to his time at the Premier League club three-and-a-half years after a $56.5 million move that failed to live up to expectations. Sterling, whose contract was due to expire in 2027, joined from Manchester City in 2022 as a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Todd Monken hired as the Cleveland Browns head coach
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns have hired one of their former coordinators to be the team’s head coach. However, it is not the one some people expected. The Browns hired Todd Monken as the franchise’s 19th full-time head coach on Wednesday, wrapping up a three-week search. He replaces Kevin Stefanski, who was fired on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flyers activate Czech goaltender Dan Vladar off injured reserve 2 weeks before the Olympics
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers activated goaltender Dan Vladar off injured reserve Wednesday, clearing him to return at night against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Vladar missed the past two weeks after leaving a game at Buffalo with what the team called a lower-body injury. The Flyers have lost four of six games since. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seifert leads New Zealand past India for T20 win despite Dube’s 65 off 23
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
VISAKHAPATNAM, India (AP) — Shivam Dube struck 65 runs off 23 balls but his effort went in vain as New Zealand beat India by 50 runs in the fourth T20 on Wednesday. Dube raced to a 15-ball 50, hitting seven sixes and three fours in all, but he didn’t find much support from the Indian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Capitals’ Brandon Duhaime fined for poking Kraken’s Jacob Melanson from the bench
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Washington Capitals forward Brandon Duhaime was fined $2,500 for unsportsmanlike conduct for poking Seattle’s Jacob Melanson while on the bench. The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced the supplemental discipline Wednesday. The department, led by retired enforcer George Parros, recently took over control of all the league’s in-arena disciplinary decisions, some ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Norwegian skier Atle Lie McGrath leads last World Cup slalom before Olympics after 1st run
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
SCHLADMING, Austria (AP) — Atle Lie McGrath led Henrik Kristoffersen for a Norwegian 1-2 result in the opening run of a World Cup night race on Wednesday, the last slalom before the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. McGrath, who was 0.15 seconds faster than his teammate, could become the first skier with three slalom wins this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!River Plate to build roof and expand Monumental Stadium to over 100,000 seats for 2030 World Cup
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The Argentine club River Plate plans to build a roof on its Monumental Stadium and expand capacity to more than 100,000 in preparation for the 2030 World Cup, making it one of the largest soccer venues in the world. The work will begin in April and take three years to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spanish soccer league offers reward of 50 euros for tips to ID bars illegally broadcasting games
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — The Spanish league is stepping up its fight against audio-visual fraud by offering 50 euros ($59) for each verified tip on the establishments broadcasting games without proper permission, it said Wednesday. Bars, restaurants, betting places and similar establishments need to subscribe to a specific package to be able to show the games. ... Read More »
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