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Mariners acquire right-hander Cooper Criswell from Mets for cash
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners acquired right-hander Cooper Criswell from the New York Mets on Friday for cash, and designated left-hander Jhonathan Diaz for assignment. The 29-year-old Criswell appeared in seven games for Boston last season, going 1-0 with a 3.57 ERA. He was claimed off waivers by the New York Mets on Dec. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 24 Saint Louis beats St. Bonaventure 97-62 to improve to 19-1
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
OLEAN, N.Y. (AP) — Ishan Sharma scored 29 points and No. 24 Saint Louis routed St. Bonaventure 97-62 on Friday. The Billikens (19-1, 7-0 Atlantic 10) tied their best start 20-game start in the program’s 110-year history, joining the 1993-94 team. They took control of the game early, dominating from 3-point range, and had a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaguars offensive coordinator Grant Udinski gets 2nd interview for Browns’ head coach opening
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
CLEVELAND (AP) — Grant Udinski completed his second interview with the Cleveland Browns for their head coaching vacancy on Friday. The 30-year old Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator had his first interview with the team on Jan. 17. Udinski just completed his first season with the Jaguars. Even though coach Liam Coen called the offensive plays, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From ‘Steady Stiddy’ to starter, Broncos’ backup QB takes the spotlight with teammates’ trust
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Even without Bo Nix, the Denver Broncos are radiating plenty of swagger heading into the frigid AFC championship game against the New England Patriots behind backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham. “No, I don’t think the vibe’s any different,” right tackle Mike McGlinchey said after Friday’s workout, part of which was outdoors in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dolphins hire Atlanta’s Kyle Smith as assistant GM and Buffalo’s Chris Tabor to lead special teams
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins began putting together their new staff under head coach Jeff Hafley and general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan, hiring former Bills special teams coordinator Chris Tabor for the same role and adding Kyle Smith as assistant GM, a person with knowledge of the moves told The Associated Press. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sean McVay turns 40 with a new perspective on football and the same dreams for his Los Angeles Rams
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean McVay will spend his 40th birthday on Saturday in the exact same way he spent the vast majority of his 30s. He’ll be preparing the Los Angeles Rams to play their hearts out. “What’s a good birthday? When I’m working on my birthday, and if I’m working next week,” McVay ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miami University RedHawks make history with 20-0 start, break into AP Top 25
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
Travis Steele was confident his Miami University squad would be a contender in the Mid-American Conference going into the season. The 25th-ranked RedHawks have not only proven their coach right but also gotten off to a historic start and are making national headlines. Besides breaking into the AP Top 25 for the first time in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hot weather and early starts Saturday for Americans Keys and Pegula at the Australian Open
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Defending champion Madison Keys and her fellow American Jessica Pegula started their third-round matches earlier than usual Saturday at the Australian Open with extremely hot temperatures expected at Melbourne Park. Play began an hour earlier than initially scheduled on Day 7 because of the forecast of searing temperatures up to 40 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teenager Blades Brown narrowly misses a 59. He’s tied for American Express lead with Scheffler
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
LA QUINTA, Calif (AP) — A chaotic week for 18-year-old Blades Brown was an inch away from a most spectacular highlight Friday when he narrowly missed a 6-foot birdie putt for 59, leaving him tied for the lead in The American Express with Scottie Scheffler. Brown, who turned pro last year and is weeks removed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Football League salary cap to grow to over $6.2 million in 2026
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
TORONTO — The Canadian Football League’s salary cap will rise to over $6.2 million in 2026. The CFL and its players’ union made the announcement on Friday. Revenue for the league reached $10 million more than the baseline established in 2024 when the CFL’s collective bargaining agreement’s revenue growth sharing model was triggered for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former 49ers quarterback John Brodie, an NFL MVP and a prolific passer, dies at 90
By Canadian Press on January 23rd, 2026
John Brodie, who won an MVP award and was one of the NFL’s most prolific passers during a 17-year career with the San Francisco 49ers, has died. He was 90. The 49ers said Brodie’s family said he died Friday. Brodie had a stroke on Oct. 24, 2000. “The 49ers family is saddened to learn of ... Read More »
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