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Headlines for January 26, 2026



Baseball

Eastern League
Akron RubberDucks announce rebranding for 2 games - NewsBreak - Akron
Baseball Warms Up Akron: Chris Antonetti Headlines the RubberDucks Hot Stove Banquet - NewsBreak - Akron
Mariners show love to their fellow minor league franchises in Portland - Portland Press Herald

Midwest League
From the Minor Leagues in Appleton to the big stage - NewsBreak - Appleton

Pacific Coast League
Best moments from a 30-year Albuquerque Journal sports writing career - Albuquerque Journal

Texas League
As Missions' departure looms, what will happen to Wolff Stadium? - NewsBreak - San Antonio

Basketball

Canadian Elite Basketball League
New direction: New coach, new GM for Saskatchewan pro basketball team - Saskatoon Star Phoenix

NBA G League
Khaman Maluach registers double-double in Valley Suns action - Arizona Sports
Nic Claxton toughs out finger injury in Nets loss as imaging results loom - New York Post
Local product Cameron Parker lives out basketball dream with Rip City Remix on doorstep of NBA - Portland Oregonian
Mariners show love to their fellow minor league franchises in Portland - Portland Press Herald
Maine Celtics get hot in win over Greensboro - Portland Press Herald
Former UNC basketball sharpshooter thriving in NBA G League - Tar Heels Wire
VIDEO: Motor City Cruise vs. Long Island Nets - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: IT WAS THE MAC SHOW!! McClung WENT OFF with 40 PTS and 10 AST to Secure a Bulls W! - YouTube
VIDEO: Windy City Bulls vs. Oklahoma City Blue - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Raptors 905 vs. Osceola Magic - Game Highlights - YouTube
VIDEO: Jules Bernard 33 PTS 10 AST for Iowa Wolves - YouTube
VIDEO: Rio Grande Valley Vipers vs. Iowa Wolves - Game Highlights - YouTube

Women's National Basketball Association
Dallas promised the Wings a practice facility, and the clock is ticking - Dallas Morning News
Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings to open 2026 preseason vs. Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever - Dallas Morning News

Football

Canadian Football League
Stampeders solidify defence with re-signing of star Derrick Moncrief - Calgary Sun
These former Saskatchewan Roughriders are now Olympians - CTV News
Shire: Updating Roughriders' 10 off-season tasks list - Regina Leader-Post
Nathan Rourke a great recruiting tool in B.C. Lions free agency push - Vancouver Province
Bryant back with Bombers - Winnipeg Free Press
Montreal Alouettes, veteran receiver Austin Mack agree to mutual release - Winnipeg Free Press
Stanley Bryant awaits another season with Blue Bombers - Winnipeg Sun
VIDEO: Tevaungh Campbell Takes It to the House on Labour Day #cfl #cflfootball - YouTube

United Football League
VIDEO: This Rivalry Never Disappoints - YouTube

Hockey

American Hockey League
Abbotsford Canucks players receive Calder Cup rings - Abbotsford News
Abbotsford Canucks sweep San Diego Gulls on home ice - Abbotsford News
Condors suffer back-to-back losses; BC hoops sweeps LA Valley, Renegades begin spring sports - Bakersfield Californian
Flames prospect Andrew Basha thriving in return to WHL - Calgary Sun
Three takeaways as Flames fall again to Ducks but Brzustewicz scores - Calgary Sun
New downtown community rink gets its name - Calgary Sun
Griffins AHL-record road points streak snapped by Moose - MLive
Utica Comets win penalty-filled tilt against rival Crunch - Rome Sentinel
San Jose Sharks' Jeff Skinner faces uncertainty as roster evolves - San Jose Mercury News
AHL's Rochester Americans Mash Up Identity With Parent Clubs For '80s Throwbacks - Sports Logos Net News
Syracuse Crunch lose on road to Utica Comets - Syracuse Post Standard

ECHL
Bison shut out Indy to pull even in division standings - Bloomington Pantagraph
Mikael Robidoux on how the Bison 'got our identity back' - Bloomington Pantagraph
Shane Ott credits pace, goaltending in shutout - Bloomington Pantagraph
Barski praises energy, player contributions in home win over Indy - Bloomington Pantagraph
Highlights: Bison dominate Indy 3-0 in rematch - Bloomington Pantagraph
SC Stingrays fall to Florida Everblades in ECHL hockey - Charleston Post and Courier
Atlanta Gladiators' Ethan Haider named ECHL Goaltender of the Week - Gwinnett Daily Post
Jack O'Brien sparks Atlanta Gladiators road win - Gwinnett Daily Post
Rapid City Rush avoid the sweep against the Grizzles - KOTA
Mariners show love to their fellow minor league franchises in Portland - Portland Press Herald
Rapid City Rush beat Utah Grizzlies on Sunday, January 25 - Rapid City Journal
Worcester takes series vs. Admirals with 2nd Scope victory in 2 days - Virginian Pilot

North American Hockey League
Bruins stave off Mallards rush to avoid home upset - Austin Daily Herald
Bruins back in the hunt after sweep over Bismarck - Austin Daily Herald
Bruins win by shutout to take weekend series from Mallards - Austin Daily Herald
NAHL Tier II Junior Hockey: Jets win one, lose one to Jr. Blues - Janesville Gazette
James OT-winner lifts Tauros - Minot Daily News

Ontario Hockey League
Brantford Bulldogs make statement in ending Barrie Colts win streak - Brantford Expositor
Extreme cold couldnt shut out hockey history in Market Square - Kingston Whig Standard
IceDogs dominate Steelheads in head-to-head play - Niagara Falls Review
Wolves bite Huskies in interleague road game - Northern Life
Knights trounce Petes in blowout game Sunday afternoon - Peterborough Examiner
Sarnia Sting losing ground in OHL playoff race - Sarnia Observer
Hounds heater hits eight but the measuring stick looms - Sault Star
Greyhounds surge continues with strong special teams showing - Soo Today
Sudbury Wolves Weekend Wrap-up: Tough tests bring Pack together - Sudbury Star

Professional Women's Hockey League
2026 Olympics: PWHL's Boston Fleet sending seven players to Milan - Boston Globe
Frost rebound from OT losses to top New York - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Gardiner, Daniel and Karvinen score goals, Goldeneyes beat Torrent 3-1 - Toronto Star
Goldeneyes beat Torrent 3-1, Gardiner, Daniel and Karvinen score goals - Vancouver Province

Western Hockey League
Sports Looking Back: Jan. 26, 2026 - Brandon Sun
Blazers cant complete weekend sweep, fall to Americans 4-2 - CFJC
Behm scores twice, Zahejsky nets game-winner as Blazers beat Chiefs in Spokane - CFJC
Sports Round-up: Monday, Jan. 26 - Discover Moose Jaw
Rockets release Daniel Pekar - Kelowna Daily Courier
Red Deer Rebels drop first game on B.C. road trip - Red Deer Advocate

Lacrosse

National Lacrosse League
3 Up, 3 Down - NLL Week 9: Seals Steal Philly's Wings, Warriors Find Their Balance - Inside Lacrosse

Premier Lacrosse League
VIDEO: Chris Colsey BETWEEN THE LEGS GOAL - PLL High School Combine with STX - YouTube

Soccer

Gainbridge Super League
Group plans stadium to lure pro womens soccer team to Fiesta Mall site in Mesa - Arizona Sports
Owner of former Fiesta Mall site kicks off campaign for womens soccer team, domed stadium - NewsBreak - Phoenix

Major Arena Soccer League
Utica City losses in OT then in regulation in pair at Tacoma - Rome Sentinel
VIDEO: Empire Strykers Statement Weekend: Alex Sanchez "Jordan Game": MASL Monday - YouTube

Major League Soccer
Miranchuk confident that playing well with Almirn will happen - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Toronto FC to kick off pre-season schedule against South Korea's Incheon United. - Toronto Star
VIDEO: The Guys Take on What's in the Box - YouTube
VIDEO: Best of Lionel Messi in MLS! - YouTube
VIDEO: @mls Loves a Snow Day - YouTube

National Women's Soccer League
Gotham signs Florida State star Jordynn Dudley - source - ESPN
San Diego Wave re-sign young midfielder Gia Corley - San Diego Union-Tribune

United Soccer League Championship
Best moments from a 30-year Albuquerque Journal sports writing career - Albuquerque Journal
Buffalo Pro Soccer runs short of time to build new stadium - Buffalo News

United Soccer League One
Mariners show love to their fellow minor league franchises in Portland - Portland Press Herald

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