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Sports leagues race to capture Gen Z and Gen Alpha with AI, influencers and Italian brainrot

By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — Trevor McOmber and his 14-year-old son, Tye, share a love for the Chicago Blackhawks. When Trevor was his son’s age, he watched the Blackhawks on TV, caught highlights on ESPN and read about the team in the newspaper. It’s a much different experience for Tye. “I go to YouTube with Snapchat, or ... Read More »

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Caldwell calls out Tennessee after record loss to South Carolina; Lady Vols look to rebound

By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026

It has been a rough few weeks for No. 22 Tennessee and coach Kim Caldwell, who have lost three of their last four games. Losing is bad enough, but the Lady Vols (17-6) haven’t been competitive in the defeats, including a record loss to No. 2 South Carolina on Sunday. “We just had a lot ... Read More »

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No. 1 Arizona dives into rugged Big 12 stretch with a loss as part of AP Top 25 national slate

By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026

The Super Bowl is over, the football season complete. Now college basketball has more room to seize the spotlight. Here’s a look at storylines to watch among AP Top 25 teams with roughly five weeks until Selection Sunday: Wildcats and Wolverines The clear headliners continue to be No. 1 Arizona and No. 2 Michigan, even ... Read More »

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UAE bats first against New Zealand at T20 World Cup. Pakistan faces US

By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026

CHENNAI, India (AP) — The United Arab Emirates won the toss and chose to bat first against New Zealand in a tough Group D game at cricket’s T20 World Cup on Tuesday. New Zealand had already crossed the first hurdle by beating Afghanistan at the same venue in a group that also features 2024 finalist ... Read More »

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Canada eyes gold in short-track speedskating; Canada to face U.S. in women’s hockey

By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026

MILAN — Canada has its sights set on its first gold of the Olympics with the short-track speedskating team set to compete in the mixed relay event, while the women’s hockey team takes on archrival United States in the preliminary round on Day 4 of the Milan Cortina Games. The mixed team short-track group, led ... Read More »

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PSL franchise Multan Sultans sells for record annual fee of $8.8 million

By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A financial technology company bought a franchise in the Pakistan Super League at a record annual fee of $8.8 million. Pakistan company Walee Technologies successfully bid for former champion Multan Sultans at an auction held in Lahore that made it the most valued franchise in the history of PSL. Last month the ... Read More »

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Camara has a career night and the Trail Blazers use a 49-point third quarter to top 76ers 135-118

By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Toumani Camara scored a career-high 30 points and shot 8 of 10 from 3-point range, Deni Avdija had 26 points and 10 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers used a huge third quarter to cruise to a 135-118 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, who played without Joel Embiid on Monday night. ... Read More »

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No. 9 Kansas beats top-ranked Arizona 82-78 for 8th straight win, back in contention in Big 12

By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas climb picked up more steam Monday night as the No. 9 Jayhawks knocked off top-ranked Arizona 82-78. Less than a month after falling out of The Associated Press Top 25, Kansas (19-5, 9-2 Big 12) has won eight in a row and clawed its way back into Big 12 ... Read More »

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Jalen Williams returns from injury, leads Thunder past Lakers 119-110 with SGA, Luka sidelined

By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jalen Williams scored 15 of his 23 points in the second half of his return from a 10-game injury absence, and the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped their two-game skid with a 119-110 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. Reigning league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and current NBA scoring leader ... Read More »

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Donovan Mitchell, James Harden rally Cavaliers to 119-117 win over Nuggets

By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026

DENVER (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 32 points, including two free throws with 0.9 seconds left after James Harden’s tying 3-pointer, and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied to beat the Denver Nuggets 119-117 on Monday night. Harden finished with 22 points and 10 rebounds in his second game with Cleveland. Harden, acquired from the Los Angeles ... Read More »

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Gui Santos makes go-ahead layup late, scores 16 as Warriors rally to beat Grizzlies 114-113

By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Gui Santos made a go-ahead layup with 19 seconds left and Al Horford stole the ball from Cam Spencer moments later after he rebounded a Memphis miss, and the Golden State Warriors rallied late to beat the Grizzlies 114-113 on Monday night. Pat Spencer had 17 points and seven assists, leading ... Read More »

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