February 2nd, 2026
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17 former NC State athletes join lawsuit alleging abuse by ex-head trainer, bringing total to 31

By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Seventeen additional former N.C. State male athletes have joined a state lawsuit alleging sexual abuse under the guise of treatment and harassment by the Wolfpack’s former director of sports medicine, pushing the total number to 31 in a case that began with a federal lawsuit from a single athlete more than ... Read More »

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MLB to produce local broadcasts for 6 more teams with fate of FanDuel Sports Network uncertain

By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026

The Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals, Miami Marlins, Milwaukee Brewers, St. Louis Cardinals and Tampa Bay Rays will have their local television broadcasts produced and distributed by Major League Baseball this season. The Royals, Brewers and Cardinals made their plans official on Monday with the other three clubs expected to make their announcements in coming ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: Canadian woman’s remains linked to suspected serial killer in Florida

By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026

TITUSVILLE — A sheriff’s office in Florida says the remains of a woman identified by DNA as a Canadian who went missing in the 1980s were found mixed with those of a second woman, who was thought to have fallen victim to a serial killer. DNA firm Othram, which works with Florida law enforcement, says ... Read More »

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Tiger-Cats sign Tre Ford days after Elks released Canadian quarterback

By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed Canadian quarterback Tre Ford to a two-year contract Monday. Ford, 27, spent the past four seasons with the Edmonton Elks before being released Friday as the club committed to Cody Fajardo as its starter. The Niagara Falls, Ont., native appeared in 60 career games with Edmonton, passing for 4,651 ... Read More »

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Fire chief says cause of fire that sank three yachts will likely never be found

By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026

VICTORIA — A marina fire in Sidney, B.C. has sunk three yachts worth millions, and the community’s fire chief says investigators may never find the cause. Brett Mikkelsen says there is no evidence that the fire is suspicious, but the damage to the vessels, which now sit under about seven metres of water, make it ... Read More »

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NBC bringing Super Bowl pregame show to Alcatraz Island

By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Super Bowl pregame show will be headed to Alcatraz Island. NBC announced Monday that the network will broadcast part of its pregame show before Sunday’s game between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks from the island that used to be a site of a maximum security federal prison. The ... Read More »

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NBPA says arbitrator rules Terry Rozier should receive $26.6M salary despite gambling charges

By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026

MIAMI (AP) — An arbitrator has decided Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier should be receiving his $26.6 million salary for this season despite being on administrative leave while facing federal gambling-related charges, the National Basketball Players Association said Monday. Rozier’s paychecks for this season have been placed into an interest-bearing account. While the collective bargaining ... Read More »

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LaMelo Ball leaves game against Pelicans briefly, returns after collision with coach

By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball was injured in the first quarter of Monday’s game against the New Orleans Hornets and briefly taken to the locker room after a head-to-head collision with coach Charles Lee. Ball returned to the game later in the first quarter with what the team described as ... Read More »

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Rodman, Swanson and Wilson look forward to reuniting Triple Espresso after eventful year

By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trinity Rodman spotted Mallory Swanson across a crowded hotel conference room and took off running, bounding into her U.S. teammate with a hug and a delighted laugh. A few moments later, Sophia Wilson appeared in the room where the National Women’s Soccer League was holding a preseason event, bringing together the ... Read More »

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Major League Baseball salary increase slowed to 1.4% in 2025 while setting record at $4.7 million

By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — The rate of increase for Major League Baseball’s average salary slowed to 1.4% last year while setting a record average at $4,721,393, according to final figures from the players’ association. The increase was the smallest since the average dropped in four straight seasons before 2022. The average rose 2.9% in 2024 ... Read More »

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Fact File: Photos of Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry on Grammys red carpet are fake

By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026

On Sunday, photos appeared online that seemed to show former prime minister Justin Trudeau and his partner Katy Perry on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles. The photos are fake. The Getty Images watermark on the photos does not match the real logo of the photo supplier, and the credited ... Read More »

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