National Sports
Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes has been suspended 1 game for pushing Wizards mascot ‘G-Wiz’
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes received a one-game suspension on Wednesday for pushing the Washington Wizards’ mascot before a game last week. Hayes pushed the mascot “G-Wiz” during pre-game introductions ahead of the Lakers’ 142-111 win on Friday. Hayes had 10 points, three rebounds, an assist and a steal off the bench. He will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pakistani PM says boycott of T20 World Cup game against India is to show solidarity with Bangladesh
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s decision to boycott its match against India at cricket’s T20 World Cup was a way of showing solidarity with Bangladesh after it was ousted from the tournament, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Wednesday. Bangladesh was replaced by Scotland after refusing to play in India, which is co-hosting the tournament with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cardinals hiring veteran coach Nathaniel Hackett as offensive coordinator, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals are hiring veteran coach Nathaniel Hackett as the team’s offensive coordinator, according to a person familiar with the decision. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Wednesday because the move hasn’t been announced. It’s the first major hire for new Cardinals coach Mike ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!This year’s Super Bowl commercials feature AI, weight-loss drugs and celebrities galore
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, the battle off the field for advertisers to win over 120 million-plus viewers will be just as heated as the rivalry between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. Dozens of advertisers are pulling out all the stops for Super Bowl 60, airing Sunday on NBC. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kings are acquiring Artemi Panarin in a trade with the Rangers, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
The Los Angeles Kings are acquiring winger Artemi Panarin from the New York Rangers for a conditional third-round draft pick and prospect Liam Greentree, according to a person with knowledge of the trade. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the deal had not been announced. Because Panarin had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Los Angeles Kings are acquiring winger Artemi Panarin in a trade with the New York Rangers, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Kings are acquiring winger Artemi Panarin in a trade with the New York Rangers, AP source says. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sidelined until after All-Star break with abdominal strain
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will be out of action until after the All-Star break due to an abdominal strain, the team announced Wednesday. The reigning MVP suffered the injury during Oklahoma City’s 128-92 win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night. It means the Canadian guard will sit out the All-Star ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wizards acquiring Anthony Davis from Mavericks in 8-player trade, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
DALLAS (AP) — The Washington Wizards are acquiring Anthony Davis in an eight-player trade with the Mavericks that includes draft picks for Dallas, a person with knowledge of the deal said Wednesday. The move is a signal the Mavericks are moving on from the widely criticized trade that sent superstar Luka Doncic to the Los ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wizards are acquiring Anthony Davis from Mavericks in 8-player deal that includes draft picks for Dallas, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
DALLAS (AP) — Wizards are acquiring Anthony Davis from Mavericks in 8-player deal that includes draft picks for Dallas, AP source says. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!76ers send former promising prospect Jared McCain to Thunder for four draft picks, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder have acquired Jared McCain from the Philadelphia 76ers for a 2026 Houston Rockets first-round draft pick and three second-round picks, a person with knowledge of the trade said Wednesday. The Sixers will receive the most-favorable second-round pick in 2027 from Oklahoma City, Houston, Indiana or Miami; ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Football Canada, Nike partner ahead of flag football making Olympic debut in 2028
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
Football Canada announced Wednesday it has partnered with Nike leading up to flag football’s Olympic debut. Football Canada is one of three federations the footwear and clothing corporation is joining forces with ahead of flag football’s inaugural appearance at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Mexico and Great Britain were the others. All three partnerships will ... Read More »
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