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Berry and Cindric secure final spots in NASCAR’s Clash after thrilling last chance heat
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
Josh Berry and Austin Cindric claimed the final two spots in NASCAR’s preseason exhibition race by finishing 1-2 in the last chance qualifying heat at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem. The Clash was originally scheduled for Sunday and twice postponed because of a snowstorm that blanketed North Carolina and pushed the non-points event to Wednesday. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bonny and Diouf both score as Inter Milan beats Torino 2-1 to reach Italian Cup semifinals
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
MONZA, Italy (AP) — Inter Milan reached the Italian Cup semifinals after beating Torino 2-1 on Wednesday with French players Ange-Yoan Bonny and Andy Diouf both scoring. A close-range header from Bonny put Inter in the 35th minute and Diouf doubled the Nerazzurri’s lead moments into the second half. Croatian striker Sandro Kulenovic pulled a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McMorris crash overshadows Canada’s opening curling win at Winter Olympics
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO — Canada opened competition at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on Wednesday with a win in mixed doubles curling, while concern grew after snowboarder Mark McMorris crashed during big air training in Livigno. McMorris was taken off the big air course on a stretcher Wednesday night following the crash. Officials from Canada’s snowboard ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man City beats Newcastle 3-1 to advance to English League Cup final
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — It’s Manchester City vs. Arsenal in the English League Cup final. The current top two in the Premier League will go head-to-head at Wembley Stadium next month after City beat Newcastle 3-1 on Wednesday to complete a 5-1 win on aggregate in the semifinals. Both City and Arsenal are still in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steelers hire Vikings assistant Brian Angelichio as offensive coordinator
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike McCarthy hired former Minnesota Vikings assistant Brian Angelichio on Wednesday to serve as Pittsburgh’s offensive coordinator. Angelichio spent the past four seasons as the tight ends coach/passing game coordinator in Minnesota. The hiring is a reunion for McCarthy and Angelichio. Angelichio spent three seasons as the tight ends ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cotton Bowl president Rick Baker is retiring after 38 years
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cotton Bowl president and CEO Rick Baker announced Wednesday he is retiring after 38 years with the organization that operates the College Football Playoff game played in North Texas. His retirement is effective April 30. Baker first joined the Cotton Bowl Athletic Association as director of marketing in 1988. He was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran Olympics broadcaster Mary Carillo 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!Canada’s McMorris takes nasty fall and is stretchered off in pre-Olympic snowboard training
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
LIVIGNO, Italy (AP) — Canada’s three-time Olympic bronze-medal snowboarder Mark McMorris crashed Wednesday night during big air training for the Milan Cortina Games and had to be taken off the course on a stretcher. The 32-year-old McMorris, making his fourth appearance at the Olympics, was getting ready for Thursday night’s qualifying, set for about 24 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College football’s February signing period is quiet for most schools. Penn State is an exception
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
College football’s February signing period is pretty much an afterthought for most schools nowadays, but it meant plenty to new Penn State coach Matt Campbell. Penn State signed only two high school recruits during the December signing period because the Nittany Lions hadn’t yet hired Campbell away from Iowa State. That left Campbell quite busy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patrick Mahomes’ father arrested after authorities say he violated DWI probation
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
TYLER, Texas (AP) — The father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been arrested in Texas after authorities said he violated his probation from a conviction for driving while intoxicated. Patrick “Pat” Mahomes Sr., 55, was arrested Tuesday during a meeting with his probation officer after a warrant was obtained for a probation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Injured Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones suspended 20 games by the NHL for violating PED policy
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL suspended injured Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones for 20 games on Wednesday for violating the terms of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program. Jones, 28, is in his first season with the Penguins. The club placed him on injured reserve in late October with a foot injury, then assigned ... Read More »
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