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Versatile infielder Andy Ibáñez and Dodgers finalize $1.2 million, 1-year contact
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Versatile infielder Andy Ibáñez and the Los Angeles Dodgers finalized a $1.2 million, one-year contract on Tuesday. The 32-year-old Cuban hit .239 with four homers and 21 RBIs in 91 games for Detroit last season, then became a free agent in November when the Tigers failed to offer a 2026 contract. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Steelers are in NFL purgatory. They’ll have to find a way out without Mike Tomlin
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin, as always, got right to the point. “When you don’t get it done, words are cheap,” a subdued Tomlin said Monday night after the Pittsburgh Steelers were quickly ushered out of the playoffs again, this time in a 30-6 loss to Houston. “It’s about what you do or you don’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blunt conversation and hard work propels Jazz guard Keyonte George to the brink of NBA stardom
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Keyonte George ran his fingers along the seams of a basketball — he almost always has a ball in his hands, even off the court — and listened intently. Sitting in Will Hardy’s office last April, George let the words penetrate deeply as he and his coach discussed the guard’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Manchester United hires former player Michael Carrick as interim coach until end of the season
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United has again turned to former player Michael Carrick to salvage its imploding season. Carrick was hired Tuesday as United’s interim coach until the end of the season, more than a week after the departure of Ruben Amorim. The ex-England midfielder, who won five Premier League titles and the Champions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mike Tomlin steps down after 19 seasons as coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Mike Tomlin era in Pittsburgh is over. The longest-tenured head coach in major American professional sports stepped down from his job leading the Steelers on Tuesday after yet another quick playoff exit. The announcement came a day after the end of his 19th season in Pittsburgh, where he was a relative ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thiam leads Cincinnati against Colorado after 24-point game
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
Colorado Buffaloes (12-4, 2-1 Big 12) at Cincinnati Bearcats (8-8, 0-3 Big 12) Cincinnati; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cincinnati hosts Colorado after Moustapha Thiam scored 24 points in Cincinnati’s 73-72 loss to the UCF Knights. The Bearcats are 8-2 in home games. Cincinnati is fourth in the Big 12 in team defense, giving ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 19 Florida visits Pack and Oklahoma
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
Florida Gators (11-5, 2-1 SEC) at Oklahoma Sooners (11-5, 1-2 SEC) Norman, Oklahoma; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma plays No. 19 Florida after Nijel Pack scored 24 points in Oklahoma’s 83-76 loss to the Texas A&M Aggies. The Sooners are 8-0 in home games. Oklahoma is seventh in the SEC with 10.9 offensive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 16 Virginia faces No. 20 Louisville following De Ridder’s 22-point game
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
Virginia Cavaliers (14-2, 3-1 ACC) at Louisville Cardinals (12-4, 2-2 ACC) Louisville, Kentucky; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 16 Virginia takes on No. 20 Louisville after Thijs De Ridder scored 22 points in Virginia’s 70-55 win over the Stanford Cardinal. The Cardinals are 9-1 on their home court. Louisville is seventh in college ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winthrop hosts High Point after Martin’s 20-point game
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
High Point Panthers (16-3, 4-0 Big South) at Winthrop Eagles (11-8, 3-1 Big South) Rock Hill, South Carolina; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: High Point visits Winthrop after Rob Martin scored 20 points in High Point’s 84-82 overtime win against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers. The Eagles are 7-1 in home games. Winthrop averages 85.8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LSU hosts Kentucky following Mackinnon’s 27-point game
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
Kentucky Wildcats (10-6, 1-2 SEC) at LSU Tigers (12-4, 0-3 SEC) Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: LSU faces Kentucky after Max Mackinnon scored 27 points in LSU’s 84-73 loss to the Vanderbilt Commodores. The Tigers are 8-1 in home games. LSU averages 10.9 turnovers per game and is 4-2 when it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fresno State hosts Colorado State in conference showdown
By Canadian Press on January 13th, 2026
Colorado State Rams (11-5, 2-3 MWC) at Fresno State Bulldogs (7-9, 1-4 MWC) Fresno, California; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Colorado State takes on Fresno State in MWC action Tuesday. The Bulldogs have gone 5-5 in home games. Fresno State scores 72.7 points while outscoring opponents by 1.8 points per game. The Rams are ... Read More »
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