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Fenerbahce blames Al-Ittihad for collapse of the N’Golo Kanté transfer
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
ISTANBUL (AP) — The transfer of World Cup winner N’Golo Kanté to Fenerbahce collapsed and the Turkish club blames Al-Ittihad. Fenerbahce said the deal involved a player swap — Moroccan striker Youssef En-Nesyri was expected to join Al-Ittihad — and could not be completed on Monday due to administrative errors made by the Saudi Arabia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!6 US cities including New York picked to host soccer at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
MILAN (AP) — Six cities across the United States have been named as hosts of soccer games at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Group stage games will go to New York City; Columbus, Ohio; Nashville, Tennessee; St. Louis, Missouri; plus San Diego and San Jose in California, organizers of the next Summer Games said on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2028 LA Olympics soccer will be hosted by New York, Columbus, Nashville, St. Louis, San Diego and San Jose
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
MILAN (AP) — 2028 LA Olympics soccer will be hosted by New York, Columbus, Nashville, St. Louis, San Diego and San Jose. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Galthié says retired prop Atonio will inspire France’s Six Nations squad
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Uini Atonio will inspire the props who follow him in France colors after his forced retirement from rugby because of serious heart issues, France coach Fabien Galthié said on Tuesday. Atonio would likely have been the tighthead against Ireland on Thursday when France begins its Six Nations title defense at the Stade ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!As the trade deadline nears, a history-based look at how this NBA season may end
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
The trade deadline is Thursday. The new U.S. vs. The World edition of the All-Star Game is Feb. 15. There will be some buyout moves in the coming weeks. And, to everyone’s dismay, there will be some tanking down the stretch of the season in pursuit of better odds at the draft lottery. That’s the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unheralded players who could make a big impact in the Super Bowl
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Much of the attention during Super Bowl week is usually on the star players like Drake Maye and Jaxon Smith-Njigba for good reason. But if history is any indication, some lesser-known players could have a big impact on the Super Bowl on Sunday between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 1 UConn continues dominance with only Big East games left on regular-season schedule
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
UConn has rarely been tested this season, winning all but one of its games by double digits. The No. 1 Huskies, who are the only undefeated team left in Division I basketball, had led by at least double figures at the half in 21 of the first 22 games this season. Sunday’s game against rival ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 19 Saint Louis’ 15-game winning streak puts it in elite company heading into this week
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
Saint Louis coach Josh Schertz has heard his teams called “feel-good stories” over the years, the best example being his Indiana State squad of a couple of seasons ago, which made a run to the NIT finals behind bespectacled star Robbie Avila. The No. 19 Billikens are more than a feel-good story, though. They are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nylander’s return to action gives Leafs much-needed lift, wins
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
CALGARY — William Nylander’s return to Toronto’s lineup has sparked the Maple Leafs’ return to the win column. Nylander scored his 18th goal of the season and added two assists on Monday to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 4-2 NHL victory over the Calgary Flames. “He’s just so good and so dangerous,” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Serbia forward Birmančević joins Getafe on loan from Sparta Prague
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
PRAGUE (AP) — Serbia forward Veljko Birmančević has moved from Sparta Prague to Getafe in La Liga on loan until the end of the season. The Czech club announced the move late Monday. The deal includes an option for Getafe to sign Birmančević permanently. Financial details were not given. Getave sits 17th in the Spanish ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sabalenka stays top-ranked on women’s tour despite loss, Djokovic up to third on men’s tour
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz completed a career Grand Slam of singles victories with his Australian Open title, but there was some solace for the man he defeated, 24-time Grand Slam singles champion Novak Djokovic. While Alcaraz maintained his No. 1 ranking on the ATP tour ahead of Jannik Sinner, Djokovic, who beat Sinner ... Read More »
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