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Mariners acquire catcher Jhonny Pereda from Twins for cash
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners have acquired catcher Jhonny Pereda from the Minnesota Twins for cash. The Mariners announced Tuesday they had acquired Pereda and designated right-handed pitcher Jackson Kowar for assignment. Minnesota designated Pereda for assignment on Friday. The 29-year-old Pereda batted .246 with a .325 on-base percentage, no homers and four RBIs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Devils trade Ondrej Palat and picks to the Islanders for Maxim Tsyplakov
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils traded Ondrej Palat to the division-rival New York Islanders on Tuesday night, moving on from the veteran winger they had been trying to deal for quite some time. The Devils sent a third-round pick in the draft this year and 2027 sixth-rounder with Palat for 27-year-old Maxim ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nova Scotia’s Stevens impressing early in rookie skipping appearance at Scotties
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
MISSISSAUGA — When Christina Black pre-qualified for a spot in the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, it opened the door for a second Nova Scotia team to enter the field. Former Canadian junior champion Taylour Stevens took advantage of the opportunity and has shown she belongs at the national women’s curling championship. Stevens posted a 10-4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLB sets this year’s trade deadline for Monday, Aug. 3
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Teams will have a few extra days this summer to acquire players for playoff runs and to shed payroll. Major League Baseball set Aug 3. at 6 p.m. EDT as the trade deadline on Tuesday. MLB avoided having the trade deadline on weekends in recent years, and this year’s falls on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders lose 2 head coach candidates as Joe Brady and Brian Daboll take new roles
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Two candidates who interviewed for the second time Monday for the Las Vegas Raiders’ head coaching position took jobs elsewhere Tuesday, and a third coach could be enticed to stay at his current home with a promotion. Buffalo promoted Joe Brady from offensive coordinator to head coach, and former New York ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bill Belichick snubbed by Pro Football Hall of Fame in first year of eligibility, report says
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
Six-time Super Bowl champion head coach Bill Belichick didn’t get voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, according to a report from ESPN. Citing four unidentified sources, ESPN reported Tuesday that Belichick didn’t receive the necessary 40 votes from the 50-person panel of media members and other Hall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 5 Nebraska short-handed against No. 3 Michigan, missing forward Rienk Mast, guard Braden Frager
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — No. 5 Nebraska is short-handed against No. 3 Michigan. The Cornhuskers were without forward Rienk Mast and guard Braden Frager against the Wolverines on Tuesday night. Mast was out with an illness and Frager missed a second straight game with a sprained right ankle. The 6-foot-10 Mast ranks second on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drake Maye says he didn’t injure his shoulder during AFC title game but will benefit from extra rest
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
Drake Maye says his throwing shoulder is fine. Maybe it’s not 100 percent, but the Patriots quarterback said Tuesday he’ll be available for the Super Bowl. During his weekly appearance on Boston’s WEEI-FM, Maye addressed the state of his shoulder in response to online speculation that he was injured during New England’s 10-7 AFC championship ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Devils hold out Ondrej Palat for roster management reasons as trade rumors swirl
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils appear to be close to trading veteran winger Ondrej Palat. The team said Palat was being held out of its game Tuesday night against Winnipeg for roster management reasons. Reporters saw the 34-year-old leaving the arena prior to the start of warmups. The Devils have been discussing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec Liberal MNA Gregory Kelley ready to ‘turn the page’ on Pablo Rodriguez era
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
QUÉBEC — A Quebec Liberal legislature member says he’s ready to turn the page on the turbulent political saga that saw his wife and fellow MNA expelled from the party’s caucus. Gregory Kelley addressed media in Quebec City for the first time since his wife, Marwah Rizqy, was removed from caucus in November by then-leader ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Markram and Linde guide South Africa to win over West Indies in T20 series opener
By Canadian Press on January 27th, 2026
PAARL, South Africa (AP) — South Africa captain Aiden Markram scored an unbeaten 86 off 47 balls as the Proteas beat the West Indies by 9 wickets Tuesday in the opener of their three-match T20 international series. Markram, who hit nine boundaries and three sixes, shared a partnership of 83 with Lhuan-dre Pretorius (44) and ... Read More »
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