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Sam Darnold has raised alarms for the Seattle Seahawks after appearing on the injury report ahead of the NFC Championship Game against the Rams. The Seattle Seahawks confirmed that Sam Darnold is still dealing with an oblique injury ahead of the NFC Championship Game against Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams. The star quarterback was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice. The decision by Mike Macdonald and his coaching staff is precautionary, but it does indicate that Darnold is not fully healthy. The Seahawks will face the Rams for the third time this season in what has been a great rivalry in the NFC West. However, this time there is a Super Bowl berth at stake for the winner. Sam Darnold’s injury report for Seahawks vs Rams Sam Darnold appeared again on the Seahawks’ injury report just days before the NFC Championship Game against the Rams. It is important to remember that his oblique issue surfaced unexpectedly last Thursday ahead of the Divisional Round matchup with the San Francisco 49ers. Sam Darnold will not miss NFC Championship Game for Seahawks against Rams Sam Darnold is expected to play for the Seattle Seahawks against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game. Despite his oblique injury, the quarterback delivered an extraordinary performance against the 49ers, so he should not have any issues heading into next weekend.

Panama face Mexico in a 2026 international friendly, serving as a vital tune-up for both sides ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Panama National Team host Mexico at Rommel Fernandez Stadium for a 2026 international friendly. The match serves as a key preparation fixture for the upcoming World Cup, which is set to kick off on June 11 of this year. For Mexico, this clash marks their first outing of 2026 before they face Bolivia as part of a series of exhibition matches. Notably, this window falls outside of the official FIFA international calendar. Because this is not a designated FIFA date, manager Javier Aguirre faces a unique challenge: clubs are not obligated to release their players. Consequently, Aguirre will rely exclusively on a roster of Liga MX-based players for these two scheduled friendlies. On the Panamanian side, this will be their second match of the year, following a recent 1-1 draw against Bolivia. The encounter with Mexico will provide a stern test for Panama as they prepare for just the second World Cup appearance in their history. ¡HOY JUGAMOS EN CASA 🏟️!Con el boleto 🎟️ mundialista en mano, hoy la selección #PanamáMayor 🇵🇦 recibe a México 🇲🇽 en casa 🏟️ en un partido amistoso internacional.🇵🇦🆚🇲🇽⏰ 8pm🏟️ Rommel Fernández 📺 @tvmaxdeportes y @deportes_rpc pic.twitter.com/9uMRjfCrad— FEPAFUT (@fepafut) January 22, 2026 Mexico probable lineup For this series of friendlies, Mexico’s teenage sensation Gilberto Mora will be absent despite playing in Liga MX. The midfielder was ruled out as he continues to recover from a minor injury, with the coaching staff opting to leave him out of the squad to focus on his recovery. Mexico’s projected XI to face Panama: Luis Malagon; Jorge Sanchez, Israel Reyes, Ramón Juarez, Jesus Gallardo; Luis Romo, Erik Lira; Diego Lainez, Roberto Alvarado, Armando Gonzalez; German Berterame. Panama probable lineup Christiansen’s side report no major injury concerns heading into the match. However, the starting lineup is expected to feature several rotations compared to the side that drew 1-1 with Bolivia in its last outing. Panama’s projected XI to face Mexico: Eddie Roberts; Eric Davis, Javier Rivera, José Cordoba, Jorge Gutierrez; Ricardo Phillips, Abdul Knight, Jose Murillo; Kadir Barria, Kahiser Lenis, Abdiel Arroyo.

With the New York Rangers once again open for business, reports hint there is only one untouchable player on Mike Sullivan’s team, and it’s not captain J.T. Miller. It’s not déjà vu. The New York Rangers find themselves in an eerily similar position to where they were last NHL season. General manager Chris Drury confirmed the team is set to trade some of its top assets, and there may be only one untouchable player on Mike Sullivan’s roster. As much praise as J.T. Miller gets for being a culture-changing captain, he could also be moved. In the 2024-25 NHL campaign, Drury sent a league-wide memo stating that New York was entertaining trade calls for key veterans. A year later, the Rangers have parted ways with some household names, yet remain stuck in the same square. Now, despite Miller making something clear to Sullivan and his teammates, changes are expected inside the locker room, and no one might be truly safe. Well, except for one star: Igor Shesterkin. NHL on TNT’s panel recently discussed the drama in New York, with Anson Carter and Tuukka Rask suggesting Shesterkin is the only player the Rangers can’t trade. According to them, the Broadway Blueshirts should at least be open to offers on everyone else. That includes stars like Adam Fox and Mika Zibanejad, as well as veterans like Vincent Trocheck and J.T. Miller. Rangers with trade clauses When there’s a will, there’s a way. If the Rangers truly want to trade any player on the roster, there’s usually a way to make it happen. That said, some players present taller hurdles to clear. As it stands, six Rangers carry full no-movement clauses this season: Artemi Panarin, Mika Zibanejad, J.T. Miller, Adam Fox, Vladislav Gavrikov, and Igor Shesterkin. Igor Shesterkin at Madison Square Garden Additionally, four others are under contracts with no-trade or modified no-trade clauses (M-NTC): Jonathan Quick (20-team no-trade list), Carson Soucy (12-team), William Borgen (no-trade clause, becomes M-NTC in 2026–27), and Vincent Trocheck (12-team). Panarin is on his way out For a team and organization that has struggled in almost every area of the game lately, Drury has seemingly found his bread and butter: his willingness to move any player if the price is right. That strategy is now fueling trade buzz around Artemi Panarin. ‘The Breadman’ is playing on a contract year, and New York has made it clear it won’t be handing him a new deal after the 2025–26 season. The Rangers won’t just sit idle until Panarin’s contract runs its course, either. Instead, the top priority in the Big Apple has shifted to finding a trade New York can live with—and one Panarin is willing to waive his full no-movement clause for.

The Steelers announced that they held an in-person interview with a Super Bowl champion and former head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. The Pittsburgh Steelers confirmed that they completed an in-person interview with Mike McCarthy for their head coach position. Following the departure of Mike Tomlin, the search to find his successor continues. In 2025, McCarthy took a year off after his five-season stint with the Dallas Cowboys. During that time, he made several public appearances as a weekly analyst on The Pat McAfee Show. As expected, the Steelers’ interview with Mike McCarthy has sparked multiple rumors about a possible reunion with Aaron Rodgers. So far, there is nothing official, as the quarterback will become a free agent and could opt for retirement. Mike McCarthy could be next Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy won a Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers by defeating the Steelers in the 2010 season. In addition, his family roots are closely tied to Pittsburgh, as his father was a firefighter in the city, a member of the police force, and the owner of a bar there. Steelers candidates to be head coach in 2026 So far, the Pittsburgh Steelers have confirmed interviews with Mike McCarthy, Brian Flores, Ejiro Evero, Jeff Hafley, Klint Kubiak, Jesse Minter, Nate Scheelhaase, Chris Shula, and Anthony Weaver. Of those names, Hafley is no longer available as he has signed on as head coach of the Miami Dolphins. Many rumors suggest that the Steelers’ intention is to wait and see how far the Rams go in the playoffs to make a strong push for Shula.