Transfer portal closes: Here are the winners
NCAA, Sports
By By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer 
January 17, 2026
Indiana and Mississippi had rather busy schedules the last couple of weeks as they competed in the College Football Playoff while the transfer portal window was open. But it apparently didn’t bother t...
Jaxon Smith-Njigba leading on and off the field
NFL, Sports
January 17, 2026
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Long before Jaxon Smith-Njigba turned into a household name by leading the NFL in yards receiving for the Seattle Seahawks, he developed a penchant for tracking down airborne ball...
Rams gush over Steelers’ coaching target
NFL, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
January 17, 2026
Friday’s Zoom discussion with the Pittsburgh Steelers wasn’t the only virtual interview Nate Scheelhaase had lined up with an NFL team in search of a head coach. And listening to what some of those wi...
NFL, Sports
January 17, 2026
Bills activate Oliver, Samuel ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills activated defensive tackle Ed Oliver and receiver Curtis Samuel from injured reserve on Friday. The Bills also elevated receiv...
Texans’ fearsome foursome fuels pass rush
NFL, Sports
January 17, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Asked how he’d describe Houston’s pass rush to someone who hasn’t seen the Texans play before, coach DeMeco Ryans took a few seconds before landing on an answer. “It’s like four Tasmani...
Seahawks not expecting many surprises from 49ers
NFL, Sports
January 17, 2026
The two NFC West foes just met two weeks ago. RENTON, Wash. (AP) — For the Seattle Seahawks to host another playoff game and move closer to the fourth Super Bowl appearance in franchise history, they ...
Bichette and Mets agree to $126 million contract
MLB, Sports
January 17, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Bo Bichette and the New York Mets agreed Friday to a $126 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on...
Hounds’ rally falls just short
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
January 16, 2026
Despite a 20-point fourth quarter, it was just a little too late for the Monessen girls’ basketball team, as it fell short to Bishop Canevin, 45-42, at home Thursday night in a critical Section 2-1A c...
RADUSEWICZ ON TOP AGAIN
Sports
January 16, 2026
After a gritty and determined fight on Saturday, G-Force Athletic Club fighter Xoren Radusewicz (right) picked up a decision victory at the North Side Athletic Club over home-turf fighter Evan Cupps. ...
Leps run over Rams
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
January 16, 2026
The BVA girls forced 43 Ringgold turnovers to roll to a win in the rivalry game. Belle Vernon used suffocating defense in the first half and a 21-2 advantage in the second quarter to roll to a 6119 wi...
Strong second half pushes Jaguars past Peters Township
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
January 16, 2026
TJ outscored the Indians, 40-21, over the final 16 minutes for key section win Thursday. After a sluggish second quarter that saw Thomas Jefferson fall behind a Peters Township squad it was desperate ...
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
January 16, 2026
There are immutable certainties in hockey. The ice will be cold, and the pucks will be rubber. And Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will always be ready for the Philadelphia Flyers. Such was ...
Leps, Greyhounds pick up wins; Serra girls snap skid
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
By JEREMY SELLEW 
January 16, 2026
Belle Vernon continued its strong start to section play Thursday night, defeating West Mifflin 68-46 in a Section 3-4A matchup. The Leopards (10-7, 6-1) controlled the game early, building a 33-18 hal...
It’s ‘gold or bust’ for U.S. men’s hockey team
Olympics, Sports
By By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer 
January 16, 2026
Burned in Zach Werenski’s memory is the first U.S. practice at the 4 Nations Face-Off last February. “You look around and see the skill,” Werenski said. “I was like, ‘This is fast.’ It’s wave after wa...
Greenland biathlete pursues Olympic dreams
Olympics, Sports
By By MARTHA BELLISLE Associated Press 
January 16, 2026
Ukaleq Slettemark is used to the stress of competing on the world stage as she tries to qualify for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. But the 25-year-old biathlete from Greenland is facing an extra l...
Swiss government ready to host 2038 Winter Olympics
Olympics, Sports
January 16, 2026
GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland’s federal government said Wednesday it is ready to commit $250 million toward the Alpine nation organizing the 2038 Olympics and Paralympics. The Swiss project is the only ca...
Joseph worried about Allen, not job opportunities
NFL, Sports
January 16, 2026
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Vance Joseph interviewed with five teams during the Denver Broncos’ bye week in his quest for a second crack at an NFL head coaching job. What’s really on the defensive coordin...
Vikings will wait and see on J.J. McCarthy
NFL, Sports
January 16, 2026
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings haven’t wavered in their support of J.J. McCarthy, continuing to exude optimism about his potential when publicly discussing their developing quarterback. Wha...
Players, gamblers charged with rigging games
Latest News, Sports
January 16, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — An investigation into a sprawling betting scheme to rig NCAA and Chinese Basketball Association games has ensnared 26 people, including more than a dozen college basketball players...
Sports
January 16, 2026
COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN) 6:30 p.m. - CBSSN — Toledo at Kent St. 6:30 p.m. - FS1 — Creighton at Providence 8 p.m. - FOX — Baylor at Kansas 8:30 p.m. - CBSSN — Ohio at Ball St. 8:30 p.m. - ESPN2 — Loyol...