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Jaren Jackson Jr. headed from Memphis to Utah in 8-player deal that includes picks, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
Jaren Jackson Jr. has been traded to the Utah Jazz in what will be an eight-player, multiple-pick deal with the Memphis Grizzlies, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Jackson, Jock Landale, John Konchar and Vince Williams Jr. will be going to Utah in exchange for Georges Niang, Kyle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Funny, unstoppable, magnetic: 3 Alberta hockey players killed in crash remembered
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
Three players with the Southern Alberta Mustangs junior hockey team in Stavely, Alta., were killed Monday while heading to practice in the town south of Calgary. RCMP say the small vehicle they were in collided with a semi-truck hauling gravel on a highway on the edge of town. Here’s a look at the players: JJ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kyle Bradich beats Orioles in first salary arbitration this year and will earn $3.55 million
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Starting pitcher Kyle Bradish defeated the Baltimore Orioles in the first salary arbitration decision this year and will earn $3.55 million instead of the team’s offer of $2,875,000. Melinda Gordon, Chris Cameron and Steve Raymond issued their decision Tuesday, a day after hearing arguments. A 29-year-old right-hander, Bradish returned to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Social media ban would need oversight, mother of exploited teen tells MPs
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
OTTAWA — A ban on social media for children would need oversight and monitoring of the tech industry in order to work, online safety advocate Carol Todd told members of Parliament Tuesday. “If we’re going to encourage and create a social media … ban in Canada, we have to ensure that there are safety designs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Northwestern will open its new stadium under Friday night lights against Penn State on Oct. 2
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern will open its new stadium under the Friday night lights against Penn State on Oct. 2 after playing two more games on the lakefront next season, the school announced Tuesday. The Wildcats will host South Dakota State on Sept. 5 and Colorado two weeks later while construction on Ryan Field ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa remains opposed to acquiring nuclear weapons, minister says
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
OTTAWA — Canada has “absolutely no intention” of acquiring nuclear weapons, Defence Minister David McGuinty said Tuesday — rejecting the suggestion from former chief of the defence staff Wayne Eyre that Ottawa should not rule it out. McGuinty said Canada has signed international treaties explicitly opposed to the proliferation of nuclear weapons. “Canada is a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public service executives got more than $146 million in performance pay last year
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
OTTAWA — Executives in the core federal public service received $146.3 million in performance pay last year. Data from the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat shows 7,987 executives earned performance pay, which is awarded to employees who achieve specific performance objectives. The data indicates there were 8,140 executives at the time in the core public ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PavCo willing to operate ‘at net zero’ to keep Whitecaps at BC Place: Minister
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
British Columbia’s minister of economic growth says the latest offer to keep the Vancouver Whitecaps playing at B.C. Place Stadium would see the Crown corporation that owns and operates the facility “operating at net zero.” Ravi Kahlon says PavCo makes approximately $1 million to $1.5 million in profit each year from hosting the Major League ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!367 horses nominated to compete in Triple Crown series, with trainer Todd Pletcher having 31
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A total of 367 3-year-olds have been made eligible to compete in this year’s Triple Crown series during the early nomination period. Each of the horses was nominated through a $600 payment to compete in the Kentucky Derby on May 2, Preakness at Laurel Park on May 16 and Belmont Stakes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beltrán will have Mets cap on Hall of Fame plaque, Jones gets Braves and Kent has Giants
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Carlos Beltrán will have a New York Mets cap on his Hall of Fame plaque, Andruw Jones will have an Atlanta Braves hat and Jeff Kent will have a San Francisco Giants logo. The hall announced its decisions Tuesday, two weeks after Beltrán and Jones were elected by the Baseball Writers’ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Monster’s Paradise,’ lampooning US President Donald Trump, has world premiere at Hamburg Opera
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — Tobias Kratzer spoke in disbelief ahead of the world premiere of “Monster’s Paradise” by Olga Neuwirth and Elfriede Jelinek, which features a gluttonous, ravenous, insatiable President-King, lampooning U.S. President Donald Trump. “The metaphor has become a reality,” the Hamburg State Opera artistic director said in his office Sunday morning. “I’m really ... Read More »
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