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Veteran defensive lineman Dylan Wynn agrees in principle to deal with Redblacks
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
The Ottawa Redblacks agreed in principle to a contract with American defensive lineman Dylan Wynn on Monday. The move came on the second day of the CFL’s negotiation window. After a flurry of deals when the window opened Sunday, the pace slowed noticeably on Monday. Wynn, 32, spent the last two seasons with the Montreal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roger Goodell says NFL had no role in Hall of Fame vote, believes Bill Belichick will get inducted
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league has nothing to do with the vote for the Pro Football Hall of Fame and that he believes Bill Belichick will eventually get inducted. A report from ESPN last week said Belichick did not get enough votes in his first year of eligibility ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ravens’ Minter praises new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle’s ‘innovative mindset’
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Declan Doyle doesn’t turn 30 until next month. He’s already one of the NFL’s most important assistant coaching hires of this offseason. The Baltimore Ravens made it official Monday. They’ve hired Doyle to be their offensive coordinator. He takes over a unit that was phenomenal in 2024 before regressing this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hornets coach left feeling ‘foolish’ after collision leaves LaMelo Ball with a gash above his eye
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets coach Charles Lee sheepishly walked into the press room after his team’s 102-95 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans and immediately threw himself under the proverbial bus. “Stupid … coach,” said an embarrassed Lee, shaking his head before sitting down to take questions from reporters. Lee and LaMelo Ball ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roger Goodell: No formal talks with union about adding 18th NFL game
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said there have been no discussions with the union about adding an 18th game to the season and said lengthening the season again was not inevitable. The NFL added a 17th game in 2021 and Goodell has expressed interest in the past about adding an 18th ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Davis Webb promoted to Broncos offensive coordinator
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Sean Payton promoted Davis Webb to offensive coordinator on Monday, replacing longtime right-hand man Joe Lombardi, who was fired after the Denver Broncos’ loss in the AFC championship game. Payton also hired Logan Kilgore as quarterbacks coach, taking over Webb’s old job. Webb is considered one of the up and coming ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Goodell: NFL must re-evaluate minority hiring after just 1 head coaching job went to a minority
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league needs to re-evaluate its approach to minority hiring after an offseason coaching cycle that saw only one of 10 head coaching jobs go to a minority and none to Black candidates. “We need to continue to make progress,” Goodell said Monday. “I believe ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL to play first regular-season game in France with Saints in Paris this year
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The NFL will play its first regular-season game ever in France next season with the New Orleans Saints set to travel to Paris later this year and the league will also head back to Mexico City for the first time since 2022. The league on Monday announced the plans to play ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kevin Durant misses Rockets game vs. Pacers after hurting ankle by stepping on fan’s foot
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — All-Star forward Kevin Durant is not playing for the Houston Rockets on Monday night after spraining his left ankle when he stepped on a fan’s foot during a recent game. Coach Ime Udoka provided the update about 90 minutes before his team was scheduled to play at the Indiana Pacers, saying Durant ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennessee QB Joey Aguilar files lawsuit in Knoxville seeking additional year of eligibility
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar has filed a lawsuit as he bids for an extra year of eligibility that would allow him to play this fall. The complaint filed Friday in Knox County Chancery Court in Tennessee argues that Aguilar should be allowed a fourth year of playing Division I football rather ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!British soccer union wants fewer headers for pros, and none for kids, to protect players’ brains
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — The union representing British soccer players will announce on Tuesday the first comprehensive protocol for preventing the brain disease CTE, expanding the heightened concern over concussions to include the damage that can be caused by the less forceful blows from heading the ball. The guidelines from the Professional Footballers’ Association, which represents ... Read More »
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