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Shough’s form and recent wins provided Saints a hopeful finish to 5th straight non-playoff season
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Saints quarterback Tyler Shough talks like someone who is exceedingly confident about his future in New Orleans. “I’m just excited to, one, kind of master the offense, but then also take some time, be able to experience Mardi Gras and kind of be out in the community with everybody,” Shough said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Colorado AD Fernando Lovo aims to make Buffs global brand with Deion Sanders helping lead way
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Deion Sanders has a big fan in his new boss. Colorado athletic director Fernando Lovo may not know his way around Boulder just yet — or even his way around his new office building — but he certainly realizes the importance of Sanders, who has put the Buffaloes back on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Audit of fired SafeSport investigator leads to reopening of 3 out of 114 cases
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
DENVER (AP) — An external audit of 114 cases handled by a former U.S. Center for SafeSport investigator accused of sex crimes he allegedly committed at his previous job led to the watchdog agency’s reopening of three of those cases. The audit, results of which the center released Monday, also found that while former Pennsylvania ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 9 Michigan rallies from an early deficit and beats Minnesota 70-60
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Olivia Olson had 21 points and four rebounds as No. 9 Michigan rallied from an early deficit and defeated Minnesota 70-60 on Monday night. Mila Holloway and Syla Swords added 12 points apiece as Michigan (12-2, 3-1 Big Ten) bounced back from their second loss of the season. The Wolverines ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Travis Head’s third century of the series lifts Australia to 281-3 at lunch on Day 3
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
Travis Head posted his third century of the series to lift Australia to 281-3 at lunch on Day 3 of the fifth and final Ashes test, justifying his elevation to open the batting and underlining his intent to make it a permanent move. Head raised his hundred from 105 balls on Tuesday, becoming the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles says he’s earned the right to return in 2026
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Todd Bowles isn’t worried about his job security after an epic collapse by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Everything unraveled after a 6-2 start and the Buccaneers (8-9) failed to win their fifth straight NFC South title when Atlanta beat New Orleans on Sunday to give Carolina a three-way tiebreaker advantage. Bowles ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flyers sign Christian Dvorak to a 5-year, $25.75 million contract extension
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Christian Dvorak to a five-year contract extension worth $25.75 million. General manager Daniel Briere announced the deal Monday night. Dvorak will count $5.15 million annually against the salary cap from when the deal kicks in next NHL season through 2030-31. “We’re very happy to have Christian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thompson scores 26, Columbia defeats Cornell 104-99
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — Blair Thompson scored 26 points and Kenny Noland added 23 as Columbia beat Cornell 104-99 on Monday. Thompson shot 6 of 10 from the field, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 12 for 12 from the free-throw line, and Noland shot 8 of 13 from the field, including ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bears look to regroup for playoffs after closing regular season with 2 straight losses
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Caleb Williams was frustrated. Coach Ben Johnson was, too. The Chicago Bears finished the regular season with a whimper rather than a roar. But with the team set to make its first playoff appearance since 2020, it’s time to put that in the past. “We’ll make our corrections and we’ll quickly turn ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Right-hander Tyler Mahle finalizes 1-year contract with Giants
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — At the winter meetings last month, San Francisco Giants general manager Zack Minasian sat across from Bruce Bochy and heard the former manager’s endorsement of Tyler Mahle. That meant everything — and then the pursuit was on in earnest. The free agent right-hander finalized a $10 million, one-year contract with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drake Maye’s MVP-caliber season propelling Patriots entering playoffs
By Canadian Press on January 5th, 2026
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Drake Maye was the most accurate starting quarterback in the NFL this season. He has also been adept at deflecting any praise that has come his way during the Patriots’ run to their first AFC East title since 2019. But after playing an integral role in steering New England to one ... Read More »
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