January 12th, 2026
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Matt LaFleur expects to meet with Packers president Ed Policy soon regarding his future

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur was more interested in talking about his team’s future than his own a day after the biggest playoff collapse in the franchise’s storied history. How long the two are connected remains uncertain. LaFleur said Sunday that he spoke briefly with team president and CEO ... Read More »

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Josh Allen carries Bills to 27-24 win at Jags for Buffalo’s first road playoff victory in 33 years

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Josh Allen took a pounding and doled out punishment — looking every bit like the reigning MVP. He carried Buffalo to its first road playoff win in more than three decades, 27-24 over Jacksonville in the AFC’s wild-card opener Sunday. Tough and tenacious, Allen did what he does best. With linebacker ... Read More »

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Grocholski scores 25 points, Minnesota women edge No. 21 USC 63-62

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Grace Grocholski scored 25 points and Minnesota made just enough free throws in the fourth quarter to hold off No. 21 Southern California 63-62 on Sunday, the third-straight loss for the Trojans and first win over a ranked team since 2019 for the Golden Gophers. Minnesota made 6 of 12 free throws ... Read More »

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Morgan helps Kentucky rally from 13-point deficit to beat Oklahoma 63-57

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Tonie Morgan scored 21 points to lead No. 6 Kentucky to a 63-57 win over fifth-ranked Oklahoma on Sunday. The Wildcats (15-2, 3-1 Southeastern Conference) rallied from a 13-point deficit in the second quarter for their second win over a top 10 opponent in two weeks. Kentucky opened conference play with ... Read More »

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Cedric Coward hits 2 late 3s to help the Grizzlies beat the Nets 103-98

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Cedric Coward hit two late 3-pointers and scored 21 points to help the Memphis Grizzlies hold off the Brooklyn Nets 103-98 on Sunday. Jock Landale added 16 points and nine rebounds, and Santi Aldama had 15 points and eight rebounds. Cam Spencer had 12 points and 12 assists in the Grizzlies’ ... Read More »

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Barcelona beats Real Madrid again to win Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia clasico

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Raphinha scored twice as Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-2 on Sunday in the final of the Spanish Super Cup played in Saudi Arabia. Raphinha’s 73rd-minute winner came in a fortuitous manner after he slipped while shooting and the shot deflected off Madrid defender Raúl Asencio to fool goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. ... Read More »

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Trevor Lawrence has to ‘live with’ costly turnovers in Jaguars’ playoff loss to Bills

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — It’s hard to blame Jacksonville coach Liam Coen for relying on quarterback Trevor Lawrence against Buffalo on Sunday. After all, Lawrence pretty much carried the Jaguars to the playoffs. But Lawrence looked little like the AFC player of the month for December and January in a 27-24 loss to the Bills ... Read More »

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Hardy posts career-high 16 as No. 10 Louisville beats Pitt 86-46

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Anaya Hardy scored 16 points for No. 10 Louisville in a 86-46 rout of Pitt on Sunday to extend its winning streak to nine games. The Cardinals (16-3, 6-0 Atlantic Coast) were without starter Elif Istanbulluoglu, who scored a career-high 23 in their 77-68 win at Miami on Thursday, but Louisville ... Read More »

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Schizas wins fourth title, Gilles and Poirier capture fifth crown at nationals

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026

GATINEAU — Madeline Schizas won her fourth women’s singles title, while Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier captured their fifth ice dance crown Sunday at the Canadian figure skating championships. Schizas, a 22-year-old from Oakville, Ont., scored 135.94 points in her free skate to “Butterfly Lovers Concerto,” posting a winning total of 200.86 to climb from ... Read More »

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US bobsledder Kris Horn survives solo ride in St. Moritz, after teammates fail to get into sled

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026

U.S. bobsledder Kris Horn survived a frightening ride down the track in St. Moritz, Switzerland, on Sunday, after his three teammates failed to make it into the four-man sled at the start of a World Cup race. Horn, the driver, got in first, as is common in bobsled. But his three teammates — Ryan Rager, ... Read More »

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49ers’ George Kittle carted off with right Achilles tendon injury in playoff game against Eagles

By Canadian Press on January 11th, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle was carted off the field with a right Achilles tendon injury late in the first half of Sunday’s wild-card playoff game at Philadelphia. Kittle was pushed out of bounds on a 6-yard reception and grabbed the back of his lower right leg. He was ruled ... Read More »

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