January 6th, 2026
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Tiger-Cats sign star offensive lineman Revenberg to one-year extension

By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have signed Canadian offensive lineman Brandon Revenberg to a one-year contract, the CFL club announced Tuesday. The 33-year-old from Essex, Ont., earned All-CFL honours for the fifth time in his career last season and was named to the East Division All-CFL team for the sixth time. Revenberg started all 18 ... Read More »

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SMU’s Kevin ‘Boopie’ Miller is The Associated Press men’s college basketball player of the week

By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026

The Associated Press national player of the week in men’s college basketball for Week 9 of the season: Kevin “Boopie” Miller, No. 24 SMU The 6-foot senior from Chicago had 27 points, 12 assists and four rebounds to help SMU beat then-No. 12 North Carolina last week, securing the program’s first win against a ranked ... Read More »

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IIHF president on Olympic arena delays: ‘We’re going to have a tournament’

By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The head of the International Ice Hockey Federation said parts of the main hockey rink for the Milan Cortina Olympics might not be fully finished on time, but the playing surface, practice facilities and dressing rooms will be ready when the puck drops for the men’s event Feb. 11. “We ... Read More »

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Georgia standouts CJ Allen and Zachariah Branch declare for NFL draft

By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026

Georgia standouts CJ Allen and Zachariah Branch became the latest Bulldogs to declare for the NFL draft on Monday. Branch announced his decision on X, ending his tenure with the Bulldogs after one year. The wide receiver transferred to Georgia in 2025 alongside his brother, Zion, after spending his first two seasons at Southern California. ... Read More »

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Former Spartans player Paul Davis ejected from game after criticizing officials from the stands

By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Former Michigan State and NBA player Paul Davis was ejected from the Breslin Center after vocally criticizing officials from the stands during the 12th-ranked Spartans’ 80-51 victory over Southern California on Monday night. Michigan State led 67-46 with just over six minutes left when officials motioned toward the stands to ... Read More »

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Canada coach Jesse Marsch calls in 21 players for January camp in California

By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026

Canada coach Jesse Marsch has called in 21 players for a camp that runs Thursday through Jan. 18 in California. Given the camp in Irvine does not fall during a FIFA international window, Marsch has chosen players out of season, with all but one based in North America. The Canadian squad will face Guatemala on ... Read More »

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Quarterback Byrum Brown transferring from South Florida to Auburn

By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026

Quarterback Byrum Brown apparently is following coach Alex Golesh from South Florida to Auburn. A little more than a month after Auburn hired Golesh away from South Florida, Brown is making a similar move. Brown reposted on his Instagram account an On3 social media post announcing that the quarterback is transferring from South Florida to ... Read More »

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Nationals hire Jason Sinnarajah from Royals as their president of business operations

By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals have hired Jason Sinnarajah from the Kansas City Royals to become their president of business operations. Sinnarajah will oversee all business-related aspects of the Nationals in his new role. He had been working as the Royals’ senior vice president and chief operating officer. Nationals officials said Sinnarajah revitalized the ... Read More »

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NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps resigns after inflammatory texts revealed in trial

By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps on Tuesday announced his resignation after more than 20 years with the top racing series in the United States and a nasty federal trial in which inflammatory texts he sent during contentious revenue-sharing negotiations were revealed. Phelps will leave the company at the end of the month, ... Read More »

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Toronto Raptors waive depth centre Mo Bamba after two-game stint

By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors announced Tuesday they have waived centre Mo Bamba. The seven-footer appeared in two games after signing as a free agent Dec. 29. Bamba did not score in his brief stint with the club. Toronto brought him in as front-court depth while starter Jakob Poeltl continued to rehabilitate a lower-back injury. ... Read More »

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NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps resigns after over 20 years with the organization

By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps resigns after over 20 years with the organization. The Associated Press... Read More »

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