February 8th, 2026
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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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Pitcher José Urquidy and Pittsburgh Pirates agree to $1.5 million, 1-year contract

By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026

Pitcher José Urquidy and the Pittsburgh Pirates agreed Thursday to a $1.5 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical. A 30-year-old right-hander, Urquidy adds depth to the Pirates staff headed by NL Cy ... Read More »

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Spire Motorsports extends Carson Hocevar’s contract into the next decade

By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Spire Motorsports said Thursday it has signed Carson Hocevar to a long-term extension that will keep him in the No. 77 Chevrolet “into the next decade.” Exact terms were not released regarding the deal that apparently will keep the 2024 Cup Series rookie of the year with the organization at least ... Read More »

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BYU coach says derogatory Mormon chants at Oklahoma St. show there’s ‘too much hate in the world’

By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — A BYU sports team was the target of a derogatory chant in an opponent’s venue for at least the fourth time in a year, and the Big 12 again announced that the conference is looking into the matter. Kevin Young, coach of the 16th-ranked Cougars men’s basketball team, said after a ... Read More »

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Antetokounmpo remains with Bucks as NBA trade deadline passes

By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026

Giannis Antetokounmpo remained with the Milwaukee Bucks while plenty of other players changed addresses as the NBA trade deadline passed Thursday. Antetokounmpo had been the center of attention heading into the trade deadline amid reports that the Milwaukee Bucks started listening to offers for the two-time MVP and nine-time all-NBA selection. But when the deadline ... Read More »

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Alberta hockey players who died in crash memorialized with stickers

By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026

A young group of hockey players north of Calgary will be donning and distributing stickers made in memory of three junior hockey players who died in an Alberta highway crash. A parent of the under-13, AA Airdrie Lighting hockey team requested nearly 100 stickers with the numbers of the three players and their Southern Alberta ... Read More »

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The SEC is distributing more than $1B to its schools for the 2024-25 fiscal year

By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference is distributing more than $1 billion to its 16 universities for the 2024-25 fiscal year, which ended last August. The total distribution jumped more than $200 million from the previous year. The current total includes $37.4 million retained by universities that participated in the College Football Playoff and ... Read More »

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