National Sports
Mark McGwire returns to the Athletics as a special assistant to player development
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
Former slugger Mark McGwire is back with his first organization, rejoining the Athletics as a special assistant to player development. He played at least parts of 12 seasons for the then-Oakland Athletics and was a nine-time All-Star. McGwire was the AL Rookie of the Year in 1987 after hitting 49 home runs, at that time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lingering ankle issue could delay Ivica Zubac’s Pacers debut
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Ivica Zubac may need to wait a while to make his Indiana Pacers debut. Indiana acquired Zubac and guard Kobe Brown before Thursday’s trade deadline in a deal that sent swingman Bennedict Mathurin, center Isaiah Jackson, a conditional first-round pick this year, a 2029 first-round pick and a 2028 second-round selection to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: The Winter Olympics opening ceremony
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — Featuring tributes to da Vinci and Dante, Puccini and Pausini, Armani and Fellini, pasta and vino, and other iconic tastes of Italian culture — plus Mariah Carey hitting all the high notes in “Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu” aka “Volare” — an unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron opening ceremony got the Milan Cortina Olympics ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hisatsune chips in for birdie after water ball, shoots 63 to take 2nd-round lead at Phoenix Open
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
SCOTTSDALE, Arizz. (AP) — Ryo Hisatsune chipped in for birdie after driving his ball in the water on the par-4 17th hole and shot a bogey-free 8-under 63 on Friday to surge into the lead in the second round of Phoenix Open. Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler closed out a 65 with a 3-foot birdie on No. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Cooper Gallant skyrockets into top-10 at Elite Series event in Alabama
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
SCOTTSBORO — It was moving day for Canadian Cooper Gallant on Friday. Gallant, of Bowmanville, Ont., went from 51st overall to No. 9 after the second day of the Elite Series season-opening event on Lake Guntersville. Gallant’s five-fish limit weighed 23 pounds, 10 ounces — the day’s heaviest bag — giving him 40 pounds, 13 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rivers says Bucks won’t shut down Antetokounmpo for season and will play him when he’s healthy
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers reiterated Friday that the Bucks have no plans to shut down Giannis Antetokounmpo for the rest of the season, though the two-time MVP’s return date from a calf strain remains uncertain. Rivers spoke on the issue during the Bucks’ pregame availability a day after the trade deadline passed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paul Goldschmidt and New York Yankees working toward 1-year contract, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt and the Yankees are working toward a one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press, another move by New York that makes its 2026 roster resemble last year’s team. The person spoke Friday on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby laughs off trade talk, focuses on recovery
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby said Friday any talk of wanting out of Las Vegas did not come from him. One NFL reporter said this week he expected Crosby to be traded because the seven-year veteran didn’t want to go through another rebuild. Another NFL reporter said Crosby was especially ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Timberwolves welcome former Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu to rotation after trade
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The first game Ayo Dosunmu plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves will be his first for a team outside his home state. The opportunity to join an NBA title contender was worth sacrificing some comfort. Dosunmu was traded by the rebuilding Chicago Bulls along with third-year forward Julian Phillips to Minnesota on Thursday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giannis Antetokounmpo joins Kalshi as a shareholder, marking a new venture for the NBA star
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has become a shareholder in Kalshi, a major prediction market with a wide array of sports trading opportunities. Antetokounmpo announced the partnership on Friday. “The internet is full of opinions. I decided it was time to make some of my own,” Antetokounmpo posted on social media. “Today, I’m joining Kalshi ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seahawks rookie safety Nick Emmanwori fully participates in practice ahead of Super Bowl
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Seattle Seahawks rookie safety Nick Emmanwori was a full participant in Friday’s practice, according to a pool report. Emmanwori, who injured his ankle during Wednesday’s practice at San Jose State University ahead of Seattle facing New England in the Super Bowl, joined the defensive backs in drills Friday, according to a ... Read More »
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