National Sports
Benzema joins Al-Hilal to present threat to Ronaldo’s title hopes
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
France icon Karim Benzema swapped one Saudi club for another on Monday when joining Al-Hilal from rival Al-Ittihad — a move that could be bad news for Cristiano Ronaldo. The former Ballon d’Or winner has joined Saudi Pro League leader Al-Hilal, which is one point ahead of Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr. Ronaldo is still waiting for his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!17 former NC State athletes join lawsuit alleging abuse by ex-head trainer, bringing total to 31
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Seventeen additional former N.C. State male athletes have joined a state lawsuit alleging sexual abuse under the guise of treatment and harassment by the Wolfpack’s former director of sports medicine, pushing the total number to 31 in a case that began with a federal lawsuit from a single athlete more than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLB to produce local broadcasts for 6 more teams with fate of FanDuel Sports Network uncertain
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals, Miami Marlins, Milwaukee Brewers, St. Louis Cardinals and Tampa Bay Rays will have their local television broadcasts produced and distributed by Major League Baseball this season. The Royals, Brewers and Cardinals made their plans official on Monday with the other three clubs expected to make their announcements in coming ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tiger-Cats sign Tre Ford days after Elks released Canadian quarterback
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed Canadian quarterback Tre Ford to a two-year contract Monday. Ford, 27, spent the past four seasons with the Edmonton Elks before being released Friday as the club committed to Cody Fajardo as its starter. The Niagara Falls, Ont., native appeared in 60 career games with Edmonton, passing for 4,651 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBC bringing Super Bowl pregame show to Alcatraz Island
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Super Bowl pregame show will be headed to Alcatraz Island. NBC announced Monday that the network will broadcast part of its pregame show before Sunday’s game between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks from the island that used to be a site of a maximum security federal prison. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBPA says arbitrator rules Terry Rozier should receive $26.6M salary despite gambling charges
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — An arbitrator has decided Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier should be receiving his $26.6 million salary for this season despite being on administrative leave while facing federal gambling-related charges, the National Basketball Players Association said Monday. Rozier’s paychecks for this season have been placed into an interest-bearing account. While the collective bargaining ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LaMelo Ball leaves game against Pelicans briefly, returns after collision with coach
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball was injured in the first quarter of Monday’s game against the New Orleans Hornets and briefly taken to the locker room after a head-to-head collision with coach Charles Lee. Ball returned to the game later in the first quarter with what the team described as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rodman, Swanson and Wilson look forward to reuniting Triple Espresso after eventful year
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trinity Rodman spotted Mallory Swanson across a crowded hotel conference room and took off running, bounding into her U.S. teammate with a hug and a delighted laugh. A few moments later, Sophia Wilson appeared in the room where the National Women’s Soccer League was holding a preseason event, bringing together the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Major League Baseball salary increase slowed to 1.4% in 2025 while setting record at $4.7 million
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The rate of increase for Major League Baseball’s average salary slowed to 1.4% last year while setting a record average at $4,721,393, according to final figures from the players’ association. The increase was the smallest since the average dropped in four straight seasons before 2022. The average rose 2.9% in 2024 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran Canadian safety Marc-Antoine Dequoy announces his CFL retirement
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
MONTREAL — Marc-Antoine Dequoy is calling it a career. The 31-year-old Canadian safety announced his CFL retirement Monday, after five seasons with the Montreal Alouettes. Dequoy, of l’Île-Bizard, Que., is scheduled to meet with reporters Tuesday in Montreal. Slated to become a free agent Feb. 10, Dequoy said he had a deal with Montreal on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WNBA and players’ union meet for 3 hours to try to push forward stalled CBA negotiations
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA and the players’ union met for a few hours Monday for the first time in several weeks to try to move the stalled collective bargaining negotiations forward. Union president Nneka Ogwumike walked out of the NBA offices around 1:30 p.m. — three hours after she got there — and ... Read More »
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