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More campus games? Big 12 commish says ‘everything is on the table’ when it comes to playoff reboot
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — While fans trickled into the Orange Bowl stadium for a quarterfinal where tickets were going for as little as $39, the commissioner of the Big 12 said “everything is on the table” when it comes to rebooting the College Football Playoff, including potentially moving more games onto campus. The commissioners ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Louis Rees-Zammit signs long-term extension with Bristol Bears
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
BRISTOL, England (AP) — Wales winger Louis Rees-Zammit signed a long-term contract extension with Bristol Bears on Thursday. The 24-year-old Rees-Zammit joined Bristol for the 2025-26 season after spending 18 months trying to earn an NFL roster spot — first with the Kansas City Chiefs and then the Jacksonville Jaguars. Rees-Zammit has scored six tries ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Right-hander Tatsuya Imai and Houston Astros agree to $54 million, 3-year contract, AP source says
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
Right-hander Tatsuya Imai and the Houston Astros have agreed to a $54 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced. Imai gets a $2 million signing bonus and salaries of $16 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Duce Robinson, one of ACC’s top receivers, announces his return to Florida State in 2026
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State has its difference-maker back for 2026: Wide receiver Duce Robinson is returning to school. Robinson announced Thursday that he was passing up the NFL draft to return to FSU for his senior season. The 6-foot-6, 223-pound Robinson was second in the Atlantic Coast Conference in receiving yards (1,081) and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fiesta Bowl features Miami (FL) against Miami (FL)
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
Miami (FL) (12-2) vs. Miami (FL) (12-2), Jan. 8 at 7:30 p.m. EST. How to watch: ESPN Key stats Miami (FL) Offense Overall: 404.6 yards per game (49th in FBS) Passing: 253.6 yards per game (40th) Rushing: 151 yards per game (76th) Scoring: 31.6 points per game (32nd) Miami (FL) Defense Overall: 285.1 yards per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!British boxer Anthony Joshua initially staying in Nigeria to recuperate after crash
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — British boxer Anthony Joshua is initially staying in Nigeria as he recuperates from injuries sustained after a deadly crash. A vehicle carrying the former heavyweight champion and two of his associates crashed into a stationary truck on Monday on a major thoroughfare, the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, which links Ogun state to Lagos. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Napheesa Collier will have surgery on both ankles and be sidelined for four to six months
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier will have surgery on both ankles and is expected to be sidelined four to six months, including the upcoming Unrivaled season, the 3-on-3 women’s basketball league announced Thursday. Collier had been rehabbing ankle injuries suffered during the WNBA season but said last month that she was working ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 22 Navy Midshipmen face Cincinnati in Liberty Bowl with a full roster
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The 22nd-ranked Navy Midshipmen have one big advantage over the Cincinnati Bearcats in the Liberty Bowl. Not only have the Midshipmen won three straight games, they have everyone on board Friday when they play Cincinnati. No NFL opt outs or transfer portal departures here. “We’ve been fortunate. We don’t deal in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anthony Joshua initially staying in Nigeria to recuperate after crash
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — British boxer Anthony Joshua is initially staying in Nigeria as he recuperates from injuries sustained after a deadly crash. A vehicle carrying the former heavyweight champion and two of his associates crashed into a stationary truck on Monday on a major thoroughfare, the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, which links Ogun state to Lagos. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pro Picks: Panthers, Ravens will win their divisions. 49ers will edge Seahawks for NFC’s No. 1 seed
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
The NFL’s final weekend of the regular season features a winner-take-all game between the Ravens-Steelers and a fight for the NFC’s No. 1 seed between the Seahawks-49ers. There’s also the Panthers-Buccaneers matchup that will decide the NFC South, though it could take 21 hours more to determine the division champion. Twelve of the 14 playoff ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Many memories remain as the Buffalo Bills bid farewell to their long-time home dubbed ‘The Ralph’
By Canadian Press on January 1st, 2026
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Chris Clark glances out the window overlooking the Buffalo Bills’ long-time home, Highmark Stadium, and can still picture what the site resembled before it opened in 1973. The 73-year-old Clark’s memories go beyond the days of tailgating and smashing of tables, comeback victories and miserable defeats, and before the likes ... Read More »
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