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Orioles acquire versatile Blaze Alexander from D-backs in exchange for 3 players

By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026

The Baltimore Orioles acquired utility player Blaze Alexander in a trade on Thursday with the Arizona Diamondbacks, who received reliever Kade Strowd and minor leaguers Wellington Aracena and José Mejia. The 26-year-old Alexander is an athletic player who has played third base, shortstop, second base, left field and center field for the Diamondbacks over the ... Read More »

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Seahawks, Patriots set to meet in Super Bowl 60

By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026

New England (17-3) at Seattle (16-3) Sunday, 6:30 p.m. EST, NBC. BetMGM NFL odds: Seahawks by 4 1/2. Against the spread: Patriots 14-6; Seahawks 14-5 Series record: Seahawks lead 11-9 Last meeting: Seattle beat New England 23-20 in overtime on Sept. 15, 2024. Last game: The Seahawks beat the Rams 31-27 in the NFC championship ... Read More »

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France begins Six Nations title defense with five-try pounding of Ireland in 36-14 win

By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026

PARIS (AP) — France began its Six Nations title defense with five tries and a bonus point after a dominant 36-14 win against Ireland on Thursday. France scored a tournament-record 30 tries last year and a rout looked on the cards at a rainy Stade de France. France led 29-0 thanks to prolific left winger ... Read More »

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Lookman scores on his debut as Atletico Madrid cruises past Real Betis to reach Copa semifinals

By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026

MADRID (AP) — Ademola Lookman scored on his Atletico Madrid debut in a 5-0 rout of Real Betis on Thursday that sent Diego Simeone’s team to the semifinals of the Copa del Rey. David Hancko, Giuliano Simeone, Antoine Griezmann and Thiago Almada also scored for Atletico as it advanced to the last four for the ... Read More »

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Sam Darnold has overcome doubters, Drake Maye has lived up to hype. Only one will win Super Bowl 60

By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Nobody on the Seattle Seahawks has supported Sam Darnold quite like Ernest Jones IV. When Darnold threw four interceptions against the Los Angeles Rams in a 21-19 loss in Week 11, Jones had his quarterback’s back. The second-team All-Pro linebacker wouldn’t allow Darnold to take the blame. “Sam’s been balling,” Jones ... Read More »

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The LA Bowl, once sponsored by Kimmel and hosted by Gronk, is shutting down after just 5 editions

By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The LA Bowl is shutting down after five years of play. The organization announced the long-expected decision on social media Thursday. The bowl game was established in 2020 as another national showcase for the multibillion-dollar arena complex built by Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke. After its debut was delayed for ... Read More »

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Seahawks rookie safety Nick Emmanwori expects to play in Super Bowl after injuring ankle in practice

By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Seahawks rookie safety Nick Emmanwori expects to play in the Super Bowl despite injuring his ankle during Wednesday’s practice at San Jose State University as Seattle prepares to face New England. Emmanwori said Thursday he was defending a pass on a routine out route, and when he landed, he rolled ... Read More »

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Finland women’s Olympic hockey game against Canada postponed after stomach virus depletes roster

By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026

MILAN (AP) — Finland’s national women’s hockey team is getting support and sympathy from its opponents at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Several coaches and hockey officials expressed “Get Well” wishes on Thursday after Finland had to postpone it’s opening preliminary-round game against Canada because a stomach virus depleted the squad. The decision to postpone the ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: Seth Jarvis added to Canadian men’s Olympic hockey roster

By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026

MILAN — Hockey Canada says Seth Jarvis of the Carolina Hurricanes has been added to Canada’s men’s Olympic team, replacing injured Brayden Point of the Tampa Bay Lightning. More to come. The Canadian Press... Read More »

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Orioles to acquire versatile Blaze Alexander from D-backs in exchange for 3 players, AP source says

By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026

The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to acquired utility player Blaze Alexander in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks, who would receive reliever Kade Strowd and minor league players Wellington Aracena and José Mejia, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the ... Read More »

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Pair of flubbed chips leave Scottie Scheffler in danger of missing the cut at Phoenix Open

By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler stubbed a chip shot on the par-4 18th and showed a rare bit of anger, repeatedly tapping the shaft of his wedge against his legs as the ball rolled back to his feet. When he did it again on No. 8, the world’s No. 1 player threw his hand ... Read More »

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