National Sports
American-born Aaliyah Farmer left Mexico’s top soccer league because of harassment, coach says
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
MEXICO CITY (AP) — American-born Aaliyah Farmer asked to be released from her team in Mexico’s top women’s soccer league after just one year because she was subject to harassment in the country, UANL Tigres coach Pedro Losa said Wednesday. Losa did not provide details about the type of harassment Farmer said she faced. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hawks address persistent lack of depth at center by acquiring Jock Landale from Jazz, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks addressed their lack of depth at center by acquiring Jock Landale from the Utah Jazz for cash considerations, a person with knowledge of the move said Wednesday night. Landale was traded to Atlanta one day after being part of an eight-player trade, said the person, who spoke to The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trey Mancini gets minor league deal with Angels in latest comeback attempt
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Former Baltimore slugger and cancer survivor Trey Mancini is taking another shot at a major league comeback after agreeing to a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels that includes an invitation to big league spring training. The Angels on Wednesday listed the infielder among their 27 non-roster invitees to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New offensive coordinator Chip Kelly sees Northwestern as an up-and-coming program
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Chip Kelly led the Oregon football program to some of its greatest success, was a head coach in the NFL and was part of a staff that guided Ohio State to a national championship. He has a history of overseeing explosive offenses at the college and pro levels. And he’ll try ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wisconsin’s Luke Fickell doesn’t get his customary annual extension. AD says it was the coach’s call
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell isn’t receiving the one-year contract extension that Badgers coaches typically receive on an annual basis. The lack of an extension comes after Wisconsin went 4-8 last fall for its second consecutive losing season. Fickell’s contract still runs through the 2031 season. Athletic director Chris McIntosh said Wednesday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2026 NHL draft prospect Gavin McKenna facing assault charges
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
STATE COLLEGE — Gavin McKenna, a top prospect for the 2026 NHL draft, is facing assault charges. McKenna, a freshman at Penn State, has been charged with aggravated assault by police in State College, Pa. He’s also charged with misdemeanour simple assault, disorderly conduct, engaging in fighting and harassment. The incident date listed in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stuttgart defeats Holstein Kiel 3-0 to reach German Cup semifinals
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
KIEL, Germany (AP) — Defending champion Stuttgart defeated second-division club Holstein Kiel 3-0 Wednesday to reach the German Cup semifinals. Deniz Undav broke the deadlock for the visitors in the 56th minute, then Chris Fuhrich added to the lead in the 89th and Atakan Karazor closed the scoring three minutes into stoppage time. Stuttgart won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fresno State beats UNLV 98-96 on buzzer-beater after wild comeback
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
Fresno State erased an eight-point deficit with 1:33 left and came back from five down with six seconds remaining to defeat visiting UNLV 98-96 on a buzzer-beating jump shot Tuesday night in one of college basketball’s wildest finishes this season. Jake Heidbreder made the jumper to cap that seven-point run over those final six seconds. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad both score late to make it to Copa del Rey semifinals
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Iñaki Williams scored six minutes into stoppage time as Athletic Bilbao won 2-1 at Valencia to reach the semifinals of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday, and its Basque Country rival Real Sociedad made it to the last-four by winning 3-2 at Alaves. Athletic will be playing in its sixth Copa semifinal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tarik Skubal goes to arbitration with Tigers, asking for record $32 million instead of $19 million
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal went to a record-setting salary arbitration hearing Wednesday, with the left-hander asking for $32 million and the Detroit Tigers offering $19 million. A decision by Jeanne Charles, Walt De Treux and Allen Ponak is expected Thursday. Toronto first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LA Kings acquire high-scoring Artemi Panarin in a trade with the New York Rangers
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings acquired high-scoring left wing Artemi Panarin from the New York Rangers on Wednesday for a conditional third-round draft pick and prospect Liam Greentree. The Kings then signed Panarin to a two-year, $22 million contract that will keep the Russian forward in Los Angeles through the 2027-28 season. ... Read More »
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