National Sports
Wisconsin’s Luke Fickell doesn’t get his customary annual extension. AD says it was the coach’s call
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell isn’t receiving the one-year contract extension that Badgers coaches typically receive on an annual basis. The lack of an extension comes after Wisconsin went 4-8 last fall for its second consecutive losing season. Fickell’s contract still runs through the 2031 season. Athletic director Chris McIntosh said Wednesday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2026 NHL draft prospect Gavin McKenna facing assault charges
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
STATE COLLEGE — Gavin McKenna, a top prospect for the 2026 NHL draft, is facing assault charges. McKenna, a freshman at Penn State, has been charged with aggravated assault by police in State College, Pa. He’s also charged with misdemeanour simple assault, disorderly conduct, engaging in fighting and harassment. The incident date listed in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stuttgart defeats Holstein Kiel 3-0 to reach German Cup semifinals
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
KIEL, Germany (AP) — Defending champion Stuttgart defeated second-division club Holstein Kiel 3-0 Wednesday to reach the German Cup semifinals. Deniz Undav broke the deadlock for the visitors in the 56th minute, then Chris Fuhrich added to the lead in the 89th and Atakan Karazor closed the scoring three minutes into stoppage time. Stuttgart won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fresno State beats UNLV 98-96 on buzzer-beater after wild comeback
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
Fresno State erased an eight-point deficit with 1:33 left and came back from five down with six seconds remaining to defeat visiting UNLV 98-96 on a buzzer-beating jump shot Tuesday night in one of college basketball’s wildest finishes this season. Jake Heidbreder made the jumper to cap that seven-point run over those final six seconds. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad both score late to make it to Copa del Rey semifinals
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Iñaki Williams scored six minutes into stoppage time as Athletic Bilbao won 2-1 at Valencia to reach the semifinals of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday, and its Basque Country rival Real Sociedad made it to the last-four by winning 3-2 at Alaves. Athletic will be playing in its sixth Copa semifinal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tarik Skubal goes to arbitration with Tigers, asking for record $32 million instead of $19 million
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal went to a record-setting salary arbitration hearing Wednesday, with the left-hander asking for $32 million and the Detroit Tigers offering $19 million. A decision by Jeanne Charles, Walt De Treux and Allen Ponak is expected Thursday. Toronto first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LA Kings acquire high-scoring Artemi Panarin in a trade with the New York Rangers
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings acquired high-scoring left wing Artemi Panarin from the New York Rangers on Wednesday for a conditional third-round draft pick and prospect Liam Greentree. The Kings then signed Panarin to a two-year, $22 million contract that will keep the Russian forward in Los Angeles through the 2027-28 season. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Diamondbacks Gold Glove and Silver Slugger winner David Peralta retires after 11-year career
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
David Peralta, who hit .278 in an 11-year big league career that included nine seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks, announced his retirement on Wednesday. Peralta, 38, did not play in 2025 and posted his decision to retire on social media. “Thank you to the Arizona Diamondbacks organization for making my dreams come true, believing in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Will this be Vancouver’s first snow-free winter in 43 years?
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
VANCOUVER — Vancouver is entering February without any snow having officially been recorded at its airport weather station, potentially putting the city on track for its first snow-free winter in 43 years. Environment Canada meteorologist Ken Dosanjh says that while there is still some time left in winter, there’s no likelihood of sea-level snow in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brazil forward Endrick scores again as Lyon reaches French Cup quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Endrick made it five goals in five games as Lyon beat Laval 2-0 to reach the French Cup quarterfinals on Wednesday. The Brazil striker picked up a loose ball near the penalty area following a driving run from midfielder Pavel Šulc, skipped effortlessly past one defender and unleashed a powerful left-footed shot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pat Knight, son of 3-time national championship-winning coach, resigns as coach at NAIA Marian
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pat Knight, the son of the late Bob Knight, has resigned as coach of the Marian Knights men’s basketball team after refusing to comply with an administrator’s demand he fire someone on his staff. Knight did not name the staff member but told The Indianapolis Star he did not intend to fire ... Read More »
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