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Right-hander Mike Clevinger agrees to minor league contract with Pittsburgh Pirates
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Right-hander Mike Clevinger agreed Wednesday to a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates and will attend big league spring training camp. The 35-year-old is 60-44 with a 3.55 ERA across nine seasons with Cleveland, San Diego and the Chicago White Sox. Clevinger has dealt with injuries in recent seasons and struggled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Report: Raptors avoid luxury tax with three-team deal for veteran guard Chris Paul
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have made a deal ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline to avoid the league’s luxury tax. Veteran point guard Chris Paul was traded to Toronto in a multi-team deal also involving the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Clippers, according to media reports. Toronto is sending Ochai Agbaji, a 2032 Raptors ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran Olympics broadcaster to replace Savannah Guthrie as co-host
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
With the search for “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother continuing, NBC says that veteran Olympics broadcaster Mary Carillo will replace Guthrie as co-host on Friday’s telecast of the opening ceremonies for the Winter Games. The mystery of Nancy Guthrie’s disappearanc e — investigators believe she was taken from her Arizona home against her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Devils acquire Nick Bjugstad in a trade with the Blues before the NHL’s Olympic roster freeze
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils acquired forward Nick Bjugstad in a trade with the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday that was completed just before the Olympic roster freeze. They sent a conditional fourth-round pick and minor-leaguer Thomas Bordeleau for Bjugstad. It will be the last of the three fourth-rounders New Jersey currently ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former All-Star outfielder Austin Hays finalizes $6 million, 1-year deal with White Sox
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Former All-Star outfielder Austin Hays and the Chicago White Sox finalized a $6 million, one-year contract on Wednesday. Hays will have a $5 million salary this season, and the contract includes an $8 million mutual option for 2027 with a $1 million buyout. To make room for him on the 40-man roster, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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