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Suárez says Inter Miami reunion with Messi and Neymar would be welcome but complicated
By Anne M. Peterson, The Associated Press on January 9th, 2025
A reunion of Barcelona’s famed trio of Luis Suárez, Lionel Messi and Neymar at Inter Miami would certainly be welcome – if it happens. Suárez addressed rumors that Neymar could be headed to Major League Soccer on Thursday at the league’s media day in Miami. “Everyone knows what Neymar can offer, and what we achieved ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ronaldo penalty and Mane double propel Al-Nassr to 3-1 victory
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 11th goal of the season to help Al-Nassr defeat Al-Okhdood 3-1 on Thursday as the Saudi Pro League restarted after a month’s break. After Saviour Godwin gave Okhdood an early lead, former Liverpool star Sadio Mane leveled after 29 minutes. Ronaldo, who signed for Al-Nassr two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chargers look for first playoff win since 2018 season when they meet Texans in wild-card round
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers (11-6) at Houston (10-7) Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Chargers by 3. Against the spread: Chargers 12-5, Texans 7-8-2. Series record: Los Angeles leads 6-3. Last meeting: Chargers beat Texans 34-24 on Oct. 2, 2022, in Houston. Last week: Chargers beat Raiders 34-20; Texans beat Titans 23-14. Chargers offense: ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harbaugh back in Houston for playoffs a year after winning college title when Chargers visit Texans
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — Coach Jim Harbaugh returns to Houston on Saturday with the Los Angeles Chargers for a wild-card playoff game against the Texans, a little more than a year after leading the Michigan Wolverines to a national championship at NRG Stadium. Harbaugh left Michigan after that 34-13 victory and has turned around the Chargers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WWE’s ‘Monday Night RAW’ Netflix debut averages 2.6M households in US, 4.9M globally
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The first episode of World Wrestling Entertainment’s “Monday Night RAW” on Netflix averaged 4.9 million viewers globally and 2.6 million households in the U.S., according to VideoAmp. Monday’s three-hour show from the Intuit Dome outside of Los Angeles kicked off WWE’s 10-year partnership with Netflix. The agreement, reached last January, is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arizona promotes Danny Gonzales to defensive coordinator
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona has promoted Danny Gonzales to defensive coordinator and hired former player Joe Salave’a as associate head coach and defensive line coach, the school announced Thursday. Gonzales served as linebackers coach and special teams coordinator last season, Brent Brennan’s first as head coach. He previously spent four years as New Mexico’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC captain Jonathan Osorio says MLS team has to improve in all areas
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
Captain Jonathan Osorio didn’t mince words when asked what areas Toronto FC needs to get better in this season. “We need to improve everywhere,” he said at MLS Media Day in Miami on Thursday. “It’s that simple.” Reinforcements have been slow coming. The only addition so far has been Brazilian winger Thiago Andrade, acquired from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Belgian defensive lineman Tibo Debaillie signs contract extension with B.C. Lions
By The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
VANCOUVER – Defensive lineman Tibo Debaillie signed a two-year contract extension with the B.C. Lions on Thursday. Debaillie was slated to become a free agent on Feb. 11. The six-foot-four, 280-pound Belgian had eight tackles and a sack in 14 regular-season games with B.C. in 2024. He also became the first Global player to score ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ohio State and Texas enter CFP semi at Cotton Bowl with a chance to end title droughts
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — There is still a sense for some Ohio State players that they haven’t done anything yet, even after winning twice already this postseason to get into the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Cotton Bowl against Texas. “Absolutely. I have been here for four years, and I have absolutely no hardware ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dallas star Satou Sabally says she doesn’t plan on being back with the Wings next season
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
Satou Sabally said she’s moving on from the Dallas Wings after spending the first five years of her WNBA career there. The 26-year-old Sabally told reporters during a media availability for the Unrivaled 3-on-3 league that she planned to play elsewhere this upcoming WNBA season. She’s one of the top free agents. “I’ve already communicated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Packers head to Eagles for playoff matchup with both starting QBs on the mend
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
Green Bay (11-6) at Philadelphia (14-3) Sunday, 4:30 p.m., EST, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Eagles by 4 1/2 Against the spread: Green Bay 9-8; Philadelphia 11-6 Series record: Green Bay leads the regular-season series 27-17, but the Eagles have won two of the three playoff matchups. All three of the previous postseason games were also ... Read More »
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