February 8th, 2026
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Rajakovic predicts big things for Barnes after dominant performance vs. Pacers

By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026

TORONTO — Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic believes that the future belongs to Scottie Barnes. Rajakovic was effusive in his praise for Barnes after the Raptors all-star scored 25 points and had 14 rebounds in Toronto’s 122-104 rout of the Indiana Pacers on Sunday afternoon. Barnes also surpassed former Raptors all-star Pascal Siakam — ... Read More »

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Stars set tone for Super Bowl 60, from Green Day’s f-bomb to Puth, Carlile and Jones’ performances

By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Stars have been front-and-center at Super Bowl 60, from Chris Pratt and Jon Bon Jovi introducing the teams to a series of soaring pre-game performances. Highlights from Levi’s Stadium include Blue Ivy Carter leaping in an end zone before the game and Green Day delivering a tribute to the NFL ... Read More »

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The Latest: Updates from Super Bowl 60 between the Seahawks and Patriots

By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Super Bowl 60 is here, and it’s a rematch: The New England Patriots versus the Seattle Seahawks. The Patriots could break an NFL record with their seventh Super Bowl victory when they face the Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium. But the Seahawks are gunning for their second Lombardi — and redemption: ... Read More »

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The teacher beats the student as McCasland guides No. 13 Texas Tech over Hodge and West Virginia

By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — When Ross Hodge was hired at West Virginia last March, Texas Tech coach Grant McCasland predicted that his protege would find great success in the Big 12. It might not happen right away. At least, it didn’t Sunday, when the teacher got the better of the student in their first meeting ... Read More »

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Chris Gotterup wins Phoenix Open playoff. Patrick Reed takes Qatar Masters

By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Chris Gotterup shot 7-under 64 and won the Phoenix Open with a birdie on the first hole of a playoff Sunday after Hideki Matsuyama pulled his tee shot into the water. The leader by one heading into the final round, Matsuyama had converted all of his previous five 54-hole leads into ... Read More »

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Gotterup wins Phoenix Open on first playoff hole as Matsuyama limps to the finish

By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Chris Gotterup shot 7-under 64 and won the Phoenix Open with a birdie on the first hole of a playoff Sunday after Hideki Matsuyama pulled his tee shot into the water. The leader by one heading into the final round, Matsuyama had converted all of his previous five 54-hole leads into ... Read More »

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Barry Wilburn, a Super Bowl-winning defensive back for Washington, dies at age 62

By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Barry Wilburn, who led the NFL in interceptions in 1987 and won a Super Bowl with Washington that same season, has died. He was 62. The Commanders announced his death Sunday. Action News 5 in Memphis, Tennessee, citing Wilburn’s family, reported that he was the victim of a house fire early Friday. ... Read More »

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The Latest: Seahawks vs Patriots at Super Bowl 60 is underway

By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Super Bowl 60 is here, and it’s a rematch: The New England Patriots versus the Seattle Seahawks. The Patriots could break an NFL record with their seventh Super Bowl victory when they face the Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium. But the Seahawks are gunning for their second Lombardi — and redemption: ... Read More »

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Jakucionis goes 6 for 6 from 3 as Heat roll past Wizards 132-101

By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kasparas Jakucionis was 6 for 6 from 3-point range and scored 22 points, Bam Adebayo also had 22 and the Miami Heat routed the Washington Wizards 132-101 on Sunday. Norman Powell added 21 points for Miami, and Kel’el Ware had 19 points and 14 rebounds. The Heat snapped a two-game losing streak ... Read More »

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Betts delivers 16 points, 16 rebounds as No. 2 UCLA edges No. 8 Michigan 69-66

By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Lauren Betts had 16 points, 16 rebounds, five assists and three blocks to help No. 2 UCLA hold off No. 8 Michigan for a 69-66 win on Sunday. The Wolverines trailed by 11 points with less than two minutes left and with a chance to tie the game, Syla Swords ... Read More »

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The Latest: Seahawks vs Patriots at Super Bowl 60

By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Super Bowl 60 is almost here, and it’s a rematch: The New England Patriots versus the Seattle Seahawks. The Patriots could break an NFL record with their seventh Super Bowl victory when they face the Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. But the Seahawks are gunning for their ... Read More »

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