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Headlines for January 9, 2026

Baseball

Texas League
Texas Rangers shake up minor league coaching staffs for 2026 season - Dallas Morning News

Basketball

NBA G League
Maine Celtics turn back Salt Lake City - Portland Press Herald
Pro Sports Report: Gulls hit skid after hot streak; Mojo open home slate - San Diego Union-Tribune
VIDEO: Blake Hinson Erupts with 40 PTS and 7 3PM for Rip City - YouTube
VIDEO: Trevor Keels Makes G League History with 46 PTS and a Perfect 12-12 3PM - YouTube
VIDEO: Stockton Kings vs. Westchester Knicks - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Dink Pate Dropped 31 PTS & Career-High 8 3PM vs. Kings - YouTube
VIDEO: Kobe Bufkin Records 37 PTS for South Bay - YouTube
VIDEO: Santa Cruz Warriors vs. Ciudad De México Capitanes - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: South Bay Lakers vs. Austin Spurs - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Greensboro Swarm vs. Rio Grande Valley Vipers - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Rip City Remix vs. Sioux Falls Skyforce - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Salt Lake City Stars vs. Maine Celtics - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Wisconsin Herd vs. Long Island Nets - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Malachi Smith Went CRAZY with Career-High 36 PTS and 9 AST to Secure the W! - YouTube
VIDEO: Motor City Cruise vs. Capital City Go-Go - Game Highlights - YouTube

Women's National Basketball Association
WNBA, players union wont extend deadline for new CBA again, to continue in good faith - Dallas Morning News
WNBA CBA Q&A: Nneka Ogwumike, Napheesa Collier on 'standstill' - ESPN
WNBA and players union will not extend CBA deadline - Los Angeles Times
Sabrina Ionescu sidelined for Unrivaled's 2nd season due to injury - New York Newsday
WNBA, players union nearing collective bargaining deadline. No strike or lockout talk ... for now - Portland Oregonian
VIDEO: Top 10 Plays of the 2025 SZN - YouTube

Football

Canadian Football League
Ticats release Wooden Sr., Constantinou and Sayles - Hamilton Spectator
Ottawa Redblacks re-shape coaching staff - Ottawa Citizen
Roughriders make minor changes to coaching staff for 2026 - Regina Leader-Post
Happy to be able to be with such a great fan base - Winnipeg Free Press
Tanners turn: Bombers keep re-signing their best - Winnipeg Sun
Jeff Reinebold takes on new role with Ottawa Redblacks - Winnipeg Sun
VIDEO: Kenny Lawler BALLED OUT in 2025 - YouTube
VIDEO: NO ONE Can Touch Alford #cfl - YouTube

The Arena League
Nebraska Siege named for Grand Island Arena Football team - Grand Island Independent

United Football League
AJ McCarron to make picks for Birmingham Stallions in UFL Draft - AL.com
St. Louis tourism officials consider private operator for America's Center and the Dome - Business Journals
Missouri lawmaker wants Battlehawks to replace Chiefs as states official football team - KMOV
VIDEO: Every Sack from Dallas Renegades DE Willie Taylor III: United Football League - YouTube

Hockey

American Hockey League
Abbotsford Canucks forward Lukas Reichel competing at 2026 Winter Olympics - Abbotsford News
Condors' win streak reaches 5; team now 3rd in Pacific Division; BC hoops sweep - Bakersfield Californian
From Des Moines to Milan: Iowa Wild goalie picked for Slovakias Olympic team - KCCI
These three Red Wings rolling into key game in Montreal - MLive
Todd: Martin St. Louis's masterful touch has Canadiens soaring - Montreal Gazette
Rochester Americans hold first game since clear bag policy - NewsBreak - Rochester
Pro Sports Report: Gulls hit skid after hot streak; Mojo open home slate - San Diego Union-Tribune
IceHogs head into mini homestand looking to end four-game skid - WIFR
Blackhawks trade Brossoit, Allan to Sharks - WIFR
Zhilkin fired up to face Oilers in NHL debut - Winnipeg Free Press

ECHL
Komets look for 'consistent hockey' against Cincy, Toledo - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Power play goals spark Mavericks to 7th straight win - Independence Examiner
Nailers continue to sit atop entire ECHL - Martins Ferry Times Leader
Maine Mariners add two defenseman - Portland Press Herald

North American Hockey League
Ice Dogs return to Fairbanks against Janesville - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Jarmain, Leetch each net 2 goals in Tomahawks' OT win at Danbury - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Hat Tricks hold off Tomahawks - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Shreveport native, a product of the Mudbugs and local youth hockey program, signs with No. 1 team in the nation - Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate

Ontario Hockey League
Despite roster upheaval, Kingston Frontenacs rout Saginaw Spirit 6-1 - Kingston Whig Standard
North Bay Battalion beat the OHL's top team in 4-2 win over Ottawa - North Bay Nugget
Wolves host IceDogs and 67s in weekend home stand - Northern Life
Ottawa 67's acquire towering defenceman David Bedkowski - Ottawa Citizen
Ottawa 67's stay near-silent at OHL trade deadline - Ottawa Sun
OHL Trade Deadline: Owen Sound Attack look to the future, again - Owen Sound Sun Times
Petes trade Ula for Walton before OHL trade deadline - Peterborough Examiner
Petes rally for win against rivals amid trade rumours - Peterborough Examiner
Sarnia Sting's Alessandro Di Iorio to wear C at OHL Top Prospects Game - Sarnia Observer
Greyhounds' trade makes room in a crowded crease - Soo Today
Sudbury Wolves vs. Niagara IceDogs: OHL live blog tonight - Sudbury Star
Sudbury Wolves trade Walton for Ula and draft picks (updated) - Sudbury Star
Brian Bellows coming home for banner raising - Waterloo Record
No deals at OHL trade deadline as Spitfires' general manager Bowler satisfied with roster after earlier moves - Windsor Star
More than 6,000 take in wedding nuptials during intermission ceremony at Spitfires game - Windsor Star
More than 6,000 take in wedding nuptials during intermission ceremony at Spitfires game - Windsor Star
With dressing room supercharged by trades, newcomers help Spitfires produce best offensive effort of season - Windsor Star

Professional Women's Hockey League
Eight Mass. players on Team USA at U-18 womens hockey world championship - Boston Globe
Rattray and Keller score as Boston Fleet holds off Seattle Torrent, 2-1 - KING
Five Victoire players but only two Quebecers make Olympic team - Montreal Gazette
PWHL to make MSG debut as N.Y. Sirens host game in April - Sports Business Journal
Canada unveils womens hockey team roster for Winter Olympics in Milan - Toronto Globe and Mail
Canada unveils womens hockey team tasked with defending Olympic gold in Milan - Toronto Star
Canada set to unveil womens hockey team tasked with defending Olympic gold in Milan - Toronto Star
How the PWHL handles suspension-worthy infractions - Toronto Sun

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
Hockey Day in Canada is almost here - News 91.9

SPHL
Quad City Storms Kids Run the Show event returns for 2nd year - KWQC
Birmingham's third-period onslaught too much for Rail Yard Dawgs - Roanoke Times & World News

Western Hockey League
Sports Looking Back: Jan. 9, 2026 - Brandon Sun
Wheat Kings stand pat at deadline - Brandon Sun
Blazers acquire 18-year-old forward Ty Coupland from Red Deer for draft picks - CFJC
Blazers GM Clouston recaps WHL trade deadline day - CFJC
Sports Round-Up: Friday, Jan. 9 - Discover Moose Jaw
Kamloops Blazers trade away blueliner for draft picks as blue chip Penguins prospect returns to WHL - Kamloops This Week
Rockets heading to Portland for pair of games - Kelowna Daily Courier
Win streak on the line as red-hot Penticton Vees host Kamloops Blazers - Penticton Western News
Kelowna Rockets at Portland Winterhawks (Friday): Preview, updates, chat, how to listen and watch - Portland Oregonian
Winterhawks trade Tyson Yaremko to Red Deer - Portland Oregonian
Orsulak and Man eager to return to Raider line-up after World Juniors - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Broncos add overage forward, release defenseman - Southwest Booster
Former Broncos on the move at WHL trade deadline - Swift Current Online
New look Broncos visit Raiders - Swift Current Online
Leslie sees opportunity in the Kosick for Rudolph deal - Swift Current Online
Wild exchange Vanek for Calgarys Ernst, trade with Kelowna, Prince George - Wenatchee World

Lacrosse

National Lacrosse League
National Lacrosse League: Week 7 game-by-game preview - ESPN
Former Pioneers star Jack Hannah aims to grow lacrosse in return to Denver - NewsBreak - Denver
Pro Lacrosse Player Sued After Punching, Stick-Whacking Denver Hecklers - NewsBreak - Denver
The Games on 4: How to watch Buffalo Bandits at Rochester Knighthawks - NewsBreak - Rochester
Pro Sports Report: Gulls hit skid after hot streak; Mojo open home slate - San Diego Union-Tribune
VIDEO: Kyle Killen: Six Seven - YouTube
VIDEO: Freight Train Hit from Dawson Theede! - YouTube
VIDEO: Warning: Hot Mics, Competitive Energy - YouTube
VIDEO: Rochester and Philadelphia Get Physical! - YouTube
VIDEO: NLL WIRED: KYLE RUBISCH & ROB HELLYER - YouTube

Other

League One Volleyball
ESPN presents LOVBs 2026 professional volleyball season - ESPN
Logan Lednicky and Ifenna Cos-Okpalla face off in LOVB - NewsBreak - Houston
Nebraska star Jordan Larson to retire from LOVB after season - Omaha World-Herald
Photos: Jordan Larson announces retirement following LOVB season - Omaha World-Herald
Polzin: Why Rebekah Allick entered enemy territory - Wisconsin State Journal
Rebekah Allick on what LOVB Madison fans should expect from her as a player - Wisconsin State Journal

Major League Volleyball
Atlanta Vibe Opener Spoiled by Columbus Fury - Gwinnett Daily Post
PHOTOS: Atlanta Vibe Volleyball Season Opener at Gas South Arena - Gwinnett Daily Post
Photos: Omaha Supernovas volleyball hosts San Diego Mojo - Omaha World-Herald
Omaha Supernovas defeat San Diego Mojo Thursday - Omaha World-Herald
Pro Sports Report: Gulls hit skid after hot streak; Mojo open home slate - San Diego Union-Tribune
Indy Ignite head coach Lauren Bertolacci signs 3-year contract extension - WTHR
Indy Ignite open MLV season this weekend at Dallas - WTHR

Soccer

Major Arena Soccer League
Pro Sports Report: Gulls hit skid after hot streak; Mojo open home slate - San Diego Union-Tribune
VIDEO: Was It a Handball? Controversial Call on Nick Perera's Goal: MASL Under Review - YouTube

Major League Soccer
Union re-sign Alejandro Bedoya; Mikael Uhre signs in Denmark - Delaware County Times
Nashville Soccer Club Announces 2026 Preseason Schedule - Maury County Source
Nashville SC Announces 2026 Theme Nights & Single Match Ticket Sales - Maury County Source
Seattle Sounders trade with Charlotte FC for midfielder - My Northwest
San Diego FC parting ways with star Hirving 'Chucky' Lozano after 1 season - San Diego Union-Tribune
Espinoza leaves Quakes for Nashville, Arango gets new San Jose deal - San Jose Mercury News

MLS NEXT Pro
Chattanooga FC Signs Midfielder Isaiah Jones - Chattanoogan
Chattanooga FC Signs Forward Alexis Arra To One-Year Contract - Chattanoogan

National Women's Soccer League
Angel City FC acquires Emily Sams from Orlando - Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
KC Sports Tonight -- Current introduce Armas, coaching carousel continues to churn - KCTV
KC Current introduce Chris Armas as new head coach - KCTV
Mortenson scores $225M Denver womens soccer stadium - NewsBreak - Denver

United Soccer League Championship
Dallas offering $200,000 grant to lure Atltico Dallas headquarters near Fair Park - Dallas Morning News
Pro Soccer: Monterey Bay FC adds Argentinian Canete - Monterrey Herald
Pro Soccer: Monterey Bay FC acquires Senegals Ndiaya - Monterrey Herald
VIDEO: Read It the Whole Way: December Save of the Month - Rylee Foster - YouTube
VIDEO: Player of the Month: December Goal of the Month - Chioma Ubogagu - YouTube

United Soccer League One
Dias returns to Fort Wayne Football Club - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

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