Accra Sports Stadium to remain closed until Ghana’s 2027 AFCON qualifier against The Gambia
The decision means clubs intending to use the stadium for the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season will need to identify alternative home venues.
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Kagiso Rabada ruled out of Australia ODIs with hamstring injury
South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada will miss the three-match ODI series against Australia beginning on September 24 in Durban, while his availability for the subsequent Test series remains uncertain.
Ghana reaches Africa Volleyball Nations Cup quarterfinals
Ghana will play Rwanda in the Africa Volleyball Nations Cup quarterfinals in Nairobi on August 31, after victories over Tunisia and Zambia.
NHL night recap: Dahlin’s hat trick powers Sabres, Sharks and Kraken cruise, and multiple games go beyond regulation
A busy NHL slate around January 28 featured high-scoring performances, overtime drama, and several decisive individual efforts. Highlights included Buffalo’s offensive outburst against Toronto, strong wins for San Jose and Seattle, and multiple games requiring overtime or a shootout to decide the result.
MacKinnon nears 700-assist milestone as Avalanche visit Senators in three-game NHL slate
Nathan MacKinnon entered Wednesday two assists shy of 700 as Colorado visited Ottawa, while several teams navigated injuries and recent trades in a short NHL schedule featuring three matchups.
AP’s ‘Sports on TV’ lists Lakers-Cavaliers and Spurs-Rockets among Jan. 28 matchups
The Associated Press TV schedule for Wednesday, Jan. 28 lists a full slate of live sports, led by an ESPN NBA doubleheader featuring the Los Angeles Lakers at Cleveland and San Antonio at Houston. The lineup also includes NHL action on TNT, extensive men’s college basketball coverage across cable and streaming outlets, Senior Bowl practice sessions, plus Australian Open tennis sessions from Melbourne. Times were listed in Eastern Time and the AP noted schedules can change or face blackouts.
NFL names Shawn Smith as referee for Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium
The NFL has announced that Shawn Smith will be the referee for Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8, 2026, leading an all-star officiating crew selected based on season performance.
Rangers win in overtime, Islanders and Lightning record shutouts; Oilers’ defense powers a 7–4 victory
A busy night in the NHL featured an overtime win for the Rangers over the Bruins, shutouts by the Islanders and Lightning, and a high-scoring Oilers-Ducks game highlighted by an unusual surge from Edmonton’s blue line.
Islanders blank Flyers 4-0 as Sorokin posts another shutout and special teams swing the game
The New York Islanders delivered a complete 4-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers behind Ilya Sorokin’s shutout and a two-goal night from Jean-Gabriel Pageau, giving the club a needed bounce during a difficult stretch.
East-West Shrine Bowl returns to Frisco with NFL scouts watching draft hopefuls in the 101st edition
The 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl is being played Jan. 27 at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, offering draft-eligible college players a prime audition in front of scouts from all 32 NFL teams. The game is nationally televised on NFL Network and continues its long-running mission to benefit Shriners Children’s.
Sports slate for Jan. 27 includes NBA and NHL action alongside college basketball and tennis in Melbourne
A busy Tuesday sports schedule spans NBA matchups, NHL games, and a deep college basketball card, with the Australian Open continuing in Melbourne. The night’s menu reflects the midwinter crossover: pro leagues in full swing, college conference play intensifying, and international events filling the gaps.
Seahawks beat Rams 31-27 in NFC championship to reach Super Bowl, led by Sam Darnold’s three TD passes
Seattle advanced to the Super Bowl after a 31-27 NFC championship win over the Los Angeles Rams, powered by Sam Darnold’s three touchdown passes and a late defensive stop. The Rams had a chance inside the Seattle 10 late but were turned away on fourth down.