Ryan Wedding arrested; Australian Open; Kevin Johnson killed at homeless encampment

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January 23, 2026

 

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What you need to know

Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley speaks during a news conference at the teams NFL football training facility, Thursday in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky).

Defensive coordinators are 3 of first 5 picks to fill NFL head coaching vacancies

Jesse Minter, Robert Saleh and Jeff Hafley earned their head coaching opportunities on the defensive side of the ball. Read More.

Carlos Alcaraz wins third-round match but loses ‘drop-shot battle’ at Australian Open

Carlos Alcaraz had to acknowledge that while he won the third-round match, he lost the battle of the drop shots against Corentin Moutet. Read More.

Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder on the FBI's 'Most Wanted' list, has been arrested

Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder for Canada who was among the FBI’s top fugitives and faces charges related to multi-national drug trafficking and the killing of a federal witness, was arrested Friday, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. Read More.

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Beyond the score

A snow gun sprays artificial snow at the Stelvio Ski Center, venue for the alpine ski and ski mountaineering disciplines at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, in Bormio, Italy, Jan. 16. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno).

Italian expert's manufactured snow will play big role at the Milan Cortina Games

Davide Cerato will play a major role in skiing and snowboarding events at the upcoming Olympics, but he won’t be competing. Read More.

Forward Trinity Rodman agrees to new 3-year deal with the Washington Spirit of the NWSL

Forward Trinity Rodman has agreed to a three-year contract to remain with the Washington Spirit, ending months of speculation about the Olympic gold medalist’s future in the National Women’s Soccer League. Read More.

Former NFL player Kevin Johnson killed at homeless encampment, medical examiner says

Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Kevin Johnson died from “blunt head trauma and stab wounds” at a homeless encampment, according to the medical examiner. Read More.

 

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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) fumbles the ball while being tackled by Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey).

After applying the pressure all season, Broncos defense now producing turnovers in playoffs

Finally, all that pressure paid off for pass rusher Nik Bonitto and the Denver defense. Finally, the Broncos produced what’s been missing much of the season — takeaways. Read More.

Inside Super Bowl week’s concerts, parties and celebrity scene heading into big game

Super Bowl week will unfold across several days in the Bay Area, with the game itself serving as the final act in a tightly coordinated mix of sports, music, media and celebrity appearances. Read More.

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