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No. 1 Indiana starts post-Mendoza era by adding former TCU quarterback, new receiver, AP source says

By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026

As No. 1 Indiana prepares for Friday night’s College Football Playoff semifinal against No. 5 Oregon, coach Curt Cignetti is already reloading. On Sunday, the undefeated Hoosiers acquired two key players in the transfer portal, landing former TCU quarterback Josh Hoover, according to a person with knowledge of the commitment. The person requested anonymity because ... Read More »

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Gauff clarifies comments on American tennis fans, loses to Bouzas Maneiro

By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026

PERTH, Australia (AP) — Coco Gauff dropped a post on social media just before she started her United Cup singles match Monday, hoping to add context to her recent comments about American tennis fans. The issue was clearly a distraction and the match didn’t go well for the No. 4-ranked Guaff, who struggled in a ... Read More »

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Steelers, Panthers, Jaguars secure division titles. Broncos clinch AFC’s No. 1 seed

By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026

Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers sent Lamar Jackson and the Ravens home for the playoffs. The Panthers are NFC South champions for the first time in 10 years. The Broncos are the AFC’s No. 1 seed. Rodgers threw a 26-yard touchdown pass to Calvin Austin III with 55 seconds left and Pittsburgh secured the AFC ... Read More »

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Rodgers and Steelers win AFC North, beating Ravens 26-24 after Loop misses kick at buzzer

By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Rodgers threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Calvin Austin III with 55 seconds left, and the Steelers beat the Ravens 26-24 on Sunday night when Baltimore’s Tyler Loop missed a 44-yard field goal as time expired, giving Pittsburgh the AFC North title. Pittsburgh (10-7) will host Houston (12-5) in the opening ... Read More »

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Canada falls to Czechia in medal round for third straight year at world juniors

By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026

SAINT PAUL — Canada will play for bronze at the world junior hockey championship. Tomas Poletin scored with 1:14 left in the third period as Czechia ended Canadian gold-medal dreams for a third straight year with a 6-4 victory in the semifinals at the men’s under-20 tournament Sunday. Vojtech Cihar had two goals, including one ... Read More »

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Antetokounmpo scores 37 in Bucks’ 115-98 victory over Kings

By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 37 points and 11 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks sailed to a 115-98 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night. Antetokounmpo made 13 of 17 shots from the field and 11 of 13 at the free-throw line in 31 minutes as the Bucks won for the ... Read More »

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Czechia beats Canada 6-4 in world junior hockey to set up all-European final with Sweden

By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Tomas Poletin scored on a deflection with 1:14 left and Czechia beat Canada 6-4 on Sunday night to advance to face Sweden in the first all-European final in the world junior hockey tournament since 2016. Earlier, Anton Frondell scored in the eighth round of a shootout to give Sweden a ... Read More »

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Los Steelers ganan el título del Norte de la AFC al vencer 26-24 a los Ravens

By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Los Steelers ganan el título del Norte de la AFC al vencer 26-24 a los Ravens. The Associated Press... Read More »

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Murauskas scores 30, Saint Mary’s downs Seattle U 93-76

By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026

MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — Paulius Murauskas had 30 points and 15 rebounds led Saint Mary’s past Seattle U 93-76 on Sunday night. Dillan Shaw added 20 points while shooting 7 for 10, including 6 for 8 from beyond the arc, and had seven rebounds and six assists for the Gaels (15-2, 4-0 West Coast Conference). ... Read More »

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Pittsburgh Steelers win AFC North title and secure last NFL playoff spot with 26-24 win over Baltimore Ravens

By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers win AFC North title and secure last NFL playoff spot with 26-24 win over Baltimore Ravens. The Associated Press... Read More »

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Blaha, Wisconsin-River Falls beats defending champion North Central 24-14 for D-III title

By Canadian Press on January 4th, 2026

CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Kaleb Blaha threw a touchdown pass and added two second-half rushing TDs to help Wisconsin-River Falls beat defending national champion North Central 24-14 on Sunday night at Hall of Fame Stadium to win the first Division III title in program history. North Central, which has appeared in six consecutive Stagg Bowls ... Read More »

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