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Defending champion Keys reaches the Australian Open third round, fellow American Pegula joins her
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Defending champion Madison Keys survived a tough second-set challenge on Thursday but overcame fellow American Ashlyn Krueger 6-1, 7-5 to reach the third round of the Australian Open. After sweeping through the first set, the ninth-seeded Keys fell behind 5-2 in the second set but rallied for the victory at John ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wilson, Veesaar lead way as No. 22 North Carolina rolls past Notre Dame 91-69 in ACC play
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Caleb Wilson had 22 points while frontcourt mate Henri Veesaar added a double-double to help No. 22 North Carolina beat Notre Dame 91-69 on Wednesday night. The 7-foot Veesaar had 15 points and 12 rebounds for the Tar Heels (15-4, 3-3 Atlantic Coast Conference), who had lost three of four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jarrett Stidham steps in for injured Bo Nix as J.K. Dobbins returns to practice for Broncos
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver’s offensive backfield looked a whole lot different Wednesday when Jarrett Stidham stepped in at quarterback for injured starter Bo Nix and running back J.K. Dobbins returned to practice for the first time since foot surgery two months ago. Stidham will get his first start in two years Sunday when the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taylor’s 27 lead UNC Asheville over South Carolina Upstate 83-69
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Kameron Taylor’s 27 points helped UNC Asheville defeat South Carolina Upstate 83-69 on Wednesday night. Taylor shot 8 of 15 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 9 for 12 from the free-throw line for the Bulldogs (9-12, 3-4 Big South Conference). Justin Wright added 20 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defending champion Madison Keys reaches the third round at the Australian Open
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Defending champion Madison Keys survived a stiff second-set challenge on Thursday but overcame fellow American Ashlyn Krueger 6-1, 7-5 to reach the third round of the Australian Open. After sweeping through the first set, the ninth-seeded Keys fell behind 5-2 in the second set but rallied for the victory at John ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Holmes’ 36 lead Wofford past Samford 88-78
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Kahmare Holmes’ 36 points led Wofford over Samford 88-78 on Wednesday. Holmes shot 10 for 16 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 14 of 18 from the free-throw line for the Terriers (13-7, 5-2 Southern Conference). Nils Machowski scored 14 points while going 5 of 7 (3 for 4 from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bucks coach Rivers says Kevin Porter Jr. ‘is not going to play anytime soon’ due to oblique strain
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers says Kevin Porter Jr. is “not going to play anytime soon” from an oblique strain that made him unavailable for a Wednesday night game with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Rivers didn’t specify a potential return date for Porter. “He’s not going to play anytime soon, I can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings sign defensive coordinator Brian Flores to contract extension after successful 3-year run
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have signed Brian Flores to a contract extension that ensures the defensive coordinator will return for the 2026 season if he is not hired as a head coach, the team announced on Wednesday. The Vikings have allowed an average of 19.2 points in Flores’ first three seasons as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ian Holt birdies final hole to win in the Bahamas for his 1st Korn Ferry Tour title
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
GREAT ABACO, Bahamas (AP) — Ian Holt steadied himself at just the right time Wednesday and had a two-putt birdie on the par-5 18th hole for a 1-under 71 for a one-shot victory in the Bahamas Great Abaco Classic. Holt, who played his college golf at Kent State, won for the first time on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seahawks QB Sam Darnold feeling ‘really good’ after playing with oblique injury in divisional round
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — After playing with an oblique injury in the Seattle Seahawks’ 41-6 win over the San Francisco 49ers in the divisional round, quarterback Sam Darnold said he has felt “really good” in the days since the victory. “Just attacking rehab these last couple days,” Darnold said Wednesday. “Obviously will be throughout the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bo Bichette excited about challenge of moving to hot corner with Mets
By Canadian Press on January 21st, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — From hitting in the clutch to testing free agency, Bo Bichette has soaked up plenty of baseball advice from his big league dad over the years. Dante Bichette doesn’t have much to offer about handling the hot corner, though. After signing a $126 million, three-year contract with the New York Mets, ... Read More »
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