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Playoff-bound Bills sign kicker Matthew Wright to practice squad with Matt Prater’s status uncertain

By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The playoff-bound Buffalo Bills signed kicker Matthew Wright to their practice squad on Tuesday in a precautionary move in the event Matt Prater is sidelined after aggravating a quadricep injury to his right kicking leg last weekend. The 29-year-old Wright has six seasons of NFL experience and appeared in four ... Read More »

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John Harbaugh is out as the Baltimore Ravens’ coach after 18 seasons, including a Super Bowl win

By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — John Harbaugh has been fired after 18 seasons as the Baltimore Ravens’ coach. Owner Steve Bisciotti said Tuesday he relieved Harbaugh of his duties after the Ravens were one of the league’s most disappointing teams this season. They went 8-9 and missed the playoffs after entering Week 1 as one ... Read More »

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Blackhawks C Connor Bedard steps up his rehab in his return from a shoulder injury

By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — Connor Bedard joined the Chicago Blackhawks for part of Tuesday’s practice, stepping up his rehab in his return from a right shoulder injury. Bedard got hurt on a draw with 0.8 seconds left in a 3-2 loss at St. Louis on Dec. 12. He ranked among the NHL leaders with 19 goals ... Read More »

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Lions fire offensive coordinator John Morton after coach Dan Campbell took over play-calling duties

By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions fired offensive coordinator John Morton on Tuesday. The move was expected after the Lions missed the playoffs and coach Dan Campbell took over Morton’s play-calling duties midway through the season. Campbell is now looking for his third offensive coordinator in three seasons. Former OC Ben Johnson left ... Read More »

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Source: Stampeders linebacker Roberts reaches multi-year deal with Minnesota Vikings

By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026

CALGARY — Former CFL linebacker Jacob Roberts has reached a multi-year agreement with the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings. According to a CFL source, the deal covers three years. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity as the Vikings haven’t announced the move. The six-foot-one, 233-pound Roberts had earlier worked out with the Vikings following the ... Read More »

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AP Source: John Harbaugh leaving the Baltimore Ravens after 18 seasons as coach

By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — John Harbaugh is leaving the Baltimore Ravens after 18 seasons as their coach, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the Ravens haven’t announced the decision. The move comes after the Ravens were one of the league’s ... Read More »

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Nottingham Forest seals late 2-1 win at West Ham to pile pressure on former manager Nuno

By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026

LONDON (AP) — Nottingham Forest piled the pressure on former manager Nuno Espirito Santo with a 2-1 win at West Ham on Tuesday. Morgan Gibbs-White won and then converted a penalty in the 89th minute to seal a crucial victory in a clash between two teams fighting for survival in the Premier League. Forest moved ... Read More »

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‘We’re growing, we’re evolving’: Goldeneyes searching for groove in first PWHL season

By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026

VANCOUVER — Ten games into their inaugural season, the Vancouver Goldeneyes are still striving to find their groove. A come-from-behind 4-3 victory over the league-leading Boston Fleet last weekend could provide the expansion club with a little momentum as it continues to push through the Professional Women’s Hockey League season. “I think we’ve had a ... Read More »

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Coach John Harbaugh is leaving the Baltimore Ravens after 18 seasons, an AP source says

By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Coach John Harbaugh is leaving the Baltimore Ravens after 18 seasons, an AP source says. The Associated Press... Read More »

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Canada’s Thénault wins World Cup aerials silver in home province

By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026

LAC-BEAUPORT — Canadian freestyle skier Marion Thénault won a silver medal on home turf at a World Cup aerials event Tuesday. Thénault finished second in women’s competition with a score of 81.78 points. American Winter Vinecki dominated with a score of 93.58, while Emma Weiss of Germany was third with 79.33. Thénault, who is from ... Read More »

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Texas Association of Basketball Coaches high school rankings

By Canadian Press on January 6th, 2026

SUGAR LAND, Texas (AP) — The Texas Association of Basketball Coaches high school rankings for the week of Jan. 5, distributed by The Associated Press: GIRLS PUBLIC Class 6A 1. Austin Westlake, 25-0; 2. Lancaster, 17-4; 3. North Crowley, 17-4; 4. Humble Summer Creek, 17-4; 5. Pearland Dawson, 23-2; 6. Manvel, 23-3; 7. SA Northside ... Read More »

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