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Headlines for January 6, 2026

Baseball

Appalachian League
Tusculum's Pioneer Park Gets Naming Rights Deal - Greeneville Sun

Atlantic League
Blue Crabs name new GM and manager - Southern Maryland Newspapers

Carolina League
Charleston RiverDogs name Danny Mendick new manager - Charleston Post and Courier

Eastern League
Flying Squirrels' new business accompanies new ballpark - Richmond Times-Dispatch

Florida State League
Palm Beach Cardinals to play as Frozen Iguanas - Sports Logos Net News

Midwest League
Want to sing the national anthem at a Dayton Dragons game? Auditions open today - Dayton Daily News

Basketball

NBA G League
Raptors vs. Hawks score, analysis: CMB sparks Toronto sweep - Toronto Star
VIDEO: Put Him on Skates! Bryce Thompson with the NASTY Ankle Breaker! - YouTube
VIDEO: Jaelen House Leads the Way for Clippers with Career-High 29 PTS in Win over Nets! - YouTube
VIDEO: Noblesville Boom vs. Raptors 905 - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: San Diego Clippers vs. Long Island Nets - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Killian Hayes Named G League's Player of the Week: January 6 - YouTube
VIDEO: Rio Grande Valley Vipers vs. Stockton Kings - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Dexter Dennis Goes in for the Reverse Dunk #nbagleague - YouTube
VIDEO: James Akinjo Records His FIFTH Double-Double So Far this Season - YouTube
VIDEO: Get Outta the Way for Victor Oladipo #nbagleague - YouTube

Women's National Basketball Association
Unrivaled gives fans more access to WNBA stars like Dallas Wings phenom Paige Bueckers - Dallas Morning News
Unrivaled facility a work in progress, but offers glimpse into Wings future in Dallas - Dallas Morning News
Inside Cameron Brinks Smart Plan For Elite WNBA Fitness - Forbes
Paige Bueckers, UConn greats shine on Unrivaled opening day - Hartford Courant
WNBPA says no one should believe WNBA's latest offer is a 'good deal' - USA Today
The WNBA is getting perilously close to a lockout or strike - Yahoo Sports

Football

Canadian Football League
All-CFL defensive lineman Jaylon Hutchings to sign NFL futures contract with Minnesota Vikings - 3 DownNation
CFL's Calgary Stampeders round out coaching staff with Jarious Jackson - Calgary Sun
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign all-star Evan Holm to 2-year contract - CJOB
Brandon Revenberg signs one-year extension with Tiger-Cats - Hamilton Spectator
More concerts at Mosaic Stadium part of REAL's renewed strategy - Regina Leader-Post
Bombers sign defensive back Evan Holm - Winnipeg Free Press
Busy day of moves in Bomberland - Winnipeg Free Press
Busy day of moves in Bomberland - Winnipeg Free Press
Top defensive player Evan Holm sticks with Bombers - Winnipeg Sun
Bombers cut Kolankowski, re-sign Schmeckel, lose coach - Winnipeg Sun

United Football League
VIDEO: Trust the Leg. Trust the Szmyt.#UFLtoNFL #shedeursanders #UFL #football : @browns - YouTube
VIDEO: This Hit Was EVERYTHING #UFL #football #bighit - YouTube

Hockey

American Hockey League
Condors sweep San Jose, extend win streak to 3; Hutson, Howard recalled by Oilers - Bakersfield Californian
Why didnt Flames' Adam Klapka crack Czechia Olympic roster? - Calgary Sun
Three takeaways as Flames frustrated to fall further from .500 - Calgary Sun
Iowa Wild well-represented as David paek, alumni head to 2026 Olympics - KCCI
Monsters earn 3-1 victory over Charlotte to end homestand - Lorain Morning Journal
Why Red Wings reassigned former top pick to Grand Rapids - MLive
Leaving top line lights a fire for Canadiens winger Juraj Slafkovsky - Montreal Gazette
Utica Comets Sock Toss game returns for second year - Rome Sentinel
San Jose Sharks rookie Michael Misa returns to NHL after World Juniors - San Jose Mercury News
Checkers player makes Latvia's roster for 2026 Winter Olympics - WCNC
Few concrete answers for Jets tailspin - Winnipeg Free Press

ECHL
Mavericks, city of Independence and Cable Dahmer Arena manager working on extending the team's lease - Independence Examiner
Mavericks sweep weekend, vault into first place in ECHL Mountain Division - Independence Examiner
Rapid City Rush provide update for previous postponed games amid the player strike - KOTA
Mariners acquire forward Zach Jordan from Fort Wayne - Portland Press Herald
ECHL: Thunder eyeing sixth straight win - Troy Record

North American Hockey League
NAHL TIER II Hockey: Wisconsin Windigo takes pair of games from Janesville Jets - Janesville Gazette

Ontario Hockey League
Brantford Bulldogs nearly set for Memorial Cup push - Brantford Expositor
IceDogs move to 14th from 16th in OHL power rankings - Niagara Falls Review
North Bay Battalion players have an important off-ice learning curve - North Bay Nugget
Will first-place Ottawa 67's add before OHL trade deadline? - Ottawa Sun
Petes join forces with Survivors Abreast for charity event - Peterborough Examiner
Rye named OHL Goaltender of the Week - Peterborough Examiner
Flint Firebirds acquires Calgary Flames prospect Jacob Battaglia from Kingston Frontenacs in OHL blockbuster - TSN
Rangers trade Jakub Chromiak, trim overage contingent - Waterloo Record

Professional Women's Hockey League
How first-year coach Kris Sparre overhauled the Boston Fleet - Boston Globe

SPHL
Rivermen player surprises young boy with hockey gear - WEEK TV

United States Hockey League
USHL's Chicago Steel Forge a New Path With New Suite of Logos for 2026-27 - Sports Logos Net News
VIDEO: Stats Guy - YouTube
VIDEO: The U-Show: Shane Gould Interview - YouTube

Western Hockey League
WHL NOTEBOOK: 2018 deadline changed the WHL - Brandon Sun
Sports Looking Back: Jan. 6, 2026 - Brandon Sun
Blazers Brunicke, DePalma win bronze at 2026 World Juniors - CFJC
As WHL trade deadline approaches, Blazers wont sell, might buy: Clouston - CFJC
Sports Round-up: Tuesday, Jan. 6 - Discover Moose Jaw
Matheson: Edmonton Oil Kings making big trades - Edmonton Journal
Matheson: Edmonton Oil Kings making big trades - Edmonton Sun
Tips Week in Review: Everett starts 2026 with win - Everett Herald
Kelowna Rocket named World Juniors MVP, earns silver medal - Kelowna Capital News
Pentictons Mathis Preston involved in WHL blockbuster trade - Kelowna Capital News
Kelowna Rockets fill out last overage spot in trade - Kelowna Capital News
World Juniors' MVP set to join Kelowna Rockets - Kelowna Daily Courier
Winterhawks trade veteran Sotheran for picks, Edmonton blueliner - KPTV
PHOTOS: Red-hot Penticton Vees keep the good times rolling - Penticton Western News
Pentictons Mathis Preston involved in WHL blockbuster trade - Penticton Western News
Winterhawks Player of the Week: Alex Weiermair - Portland Oregonian
Regina Pats consider options ahead of WHL trade deadline - Regina Leader-Post
Broncos add defensemen in trades - Southwest Booster
Spokane Chiefs trade standout forward Mathis Preston to Vancouver for players, draft pick - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Broncos ship 2nd round pick for 6'5" Alain - Swift Current Online
Giants trade team captain Ty Halaburda to Memorial Cup host Rockets - Vancouver Province
Former Victoria Royals duo plays key roles in Canadas return to podium - Victoria News
Bassens points come in bunches as Wild score 4-3 OT win at Portland - Wenatchee World

Lacrosse

National Lacrosse League
VIDEO: Alex Simmons Sock Trick - YouTube

Other

League One Volleyball
LOVB Nebraska starts second season against LOVB Austin - Omaha World-Herald

Soccer

Canadian Premier League
Canada coach Jesse Marsch calls in 21 players for January camp in California - Toronto Star
Langfords Pacific FC sees player of the year exit, trio of players re-sign | Victoria News - Victoria News
Canada coach Jesse Marsch calls in 21 players for January camp in California - Winnipeg Free Press

Major Arena Soccer League
Comets fall to Ambush in OT again - Independence Examiner

Major League Soccer
Attorney: Atlanta United has one more recourse in legal fight with Botafogo - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta United announces preseason schedule with four friendly matches - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
SMU soccer star signs homegrown contract with FC Dallas - Dallas Morning News
MLS Cup-winner Castellanos leaves Lazio for West Ham - ESPN
Can the Galaxy successfully navigate another season without Riqui Puig? - Los Angeles Times
Red Bulls ready to usher in era of 'change' as Micael Bradley takes reins - New York Post
Search for marquee attacker continues but Toronto FC appears set on backline - Toronto Star
Canada coach Jesse Marsch calls in 21 players for January camp in California - Toronto Star
Former Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley introduced as Red Bulls head coach - Toronto Star
Toronto FC to hold its training camp in Marbella, Spain, for second straight year - Toronto Star

National Women's Soccer League
Boston Legacy FC signs Brazilian defender Kak - Boston Globe
Chicago Stars FC announce new 'player-centric' club training facilities set for completion in 2027 - CBS Sports
Vienna's Audrey McKeen signs with NWSL's Racing Louisville - InsideNoVA.com
Can the Galaxy successfully navigate another season without Riqui Puig? - Los Angeles Times
USYNT and VDA ECNL star forward Audrey McKeen signs with NWSL club at age 17 - Soccer Wire

United Soccer League One
Construction continues at Fort Wayne FC Park - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Hearts of Pine sign three-time USL1 player of the year - Portland Press Herald
Velocity hire Niall Hlavaty as new assistant coach - Spokane Spokesman-Review
USL's Portland Hearts of Pine Find Inspiration in Local Landmark For New Away Kit - Sports Logos Net News

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