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→ NewsNo. 2 Michigan survives Penn State's upset bid in Happy Valley.
Michigan held on for a 74-72 road win over Penn State at the Bryce Jordan Center, extending its start to 14-0. Penn State mounted a late rally that ended when a potential game-winning 3 rimmed out as time expired.
Jets defenseman stretchered off after awkward fall following hit
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Hadyn Fleury was stretchered off after a hit and fall late in the first period of Tuesday's game against the Vegas Golden Knights; the team has not yet released an update on his condition.
Boston Bruins make two roster moves.
The Boston Bruins added defenseman Henri Jokiharju to the active roster and placed Hampus Lindholm on injured reserve. Jokiharju returns after missing games since Nov. 28, and the team said Lindholm's injury is more than day-to-day.
Nebraska lands UNLV transfer Anthony Colandrea after Kenny Minchey flipped his pledge
Anthony Colandrea committed to Nebraska on Jan. 6 after Kenny Minchey flipped his pledge to Kentucky on Jan. 5; Colandrea was the 2025 Mountain West Player of the Year after passing for 3,459 yards and rushing for 649 yards.
Sabres look to stay hot at home against Canucks
Buffalo hosts Vancouver at KeyBank Center tonight; the Sabres have won 10 of their last 11 games and have four straight home victories.
Red Cross offers Super Bowl ticket drawing for blood donors
The American Red Cross is holding a sweepstakes that enters people who donate blood or platelets between Jan. 1 and Jan. 25 for a chance to win a trip to Super Bowl LX, and the nonprofit said it faces a growing risk of a post-holiday blood shortage.
Kelowna Rockets forward Vojtech Cihar named 2026 World Juniors MVP
Vojtech Cihar was named MVP of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship after recording 12 points in seven games and helping Czechia win a silver medal; his WHL rights were acquired earlier this season and he is set to join the Kelowna Rockets.
World Cup 2026: Tunisia seeks new head coach
The Tunisian Football Federation is searching for a new head coach ahead of the 2026 World Cup after dismissing Sami Trabelsi following Tunisia's elimination by Mali at AFCON 2025. Reported candidates include Franck Haise, Miguel Gamondi, Tom Saintfiet and Sébastien Desabre.
AFCON 2025: Rankings of teams from 11th to 24th place.
Fourteen teams have been eliminated from AFCON 2025, and the article lists those nations ranked 11th–24th; it also notes which countries have reached the quarter-finals and the scheduled quarter-final dates and venues.
Real Madrid's Vinicius says he wants to stay amid Chelsea and Saudi interest.
Defensa Central reports Vinicius told Real Madrid he wants to stay "for many more years", even as sections of the crowd have booed him and English media linked him to Chelsea and Saudi clubs; later reports said Chelsea would not be a realistic option because they could not meet his wage demands.
Maple Leafs mourn the passing of Bob Pulford, four-time Stanley Cup champion
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced the death of Bob Pulford, a four-time Stanley Cup champion and Hockey Hall of Famer, at age 89.
Howe faces a heavy January schedule requiring rotation
Former Newcastle defender John Anderson told BBC Radio Newcastle that Eddie Howe faces nine games across four competitions this January, and Anderson said Howe will prioritise the Premier League and the League Cup while rotating the squad.
Aberdeen players given six months to prove themselves
Sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel said Aberdeen players have six months to show they deserve selection as the club searches for a replacement after Jimmy Thelin left; Peter Leven is interim manager and Aberdeen sit eighth in the Scottish Premiership.
