By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson is set to make his season debut Friday after recovering from a torn left hamstring. Trail Blazers interim head coach Tiago Splitter told reporters, including The Oregonian, on Thursday that Henderson would play Friday when Portland hosts the Memphis Grizzlies. Henderson, 22, tore his left ... Read More »
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A BYU team was the target of a derogatory chant in an opponent’s venue for at least the fourth time in a year, and the Big 12 again announced the conference would look into the matter and the home team offered an apology. BYU athletic director Brian Santiago wants to break the cycle. “What we’re ... Read More »
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The Baltimore Orioles acquired utility player Blaze Alexander in a trade on Thursday with the Arizona Diamondbacks, who received reliever Kade Strowd and minor leaguers Wellington Aracena and José Mejia. The 26-year-old Alexander is an athletic player who has played third base, shortstop, second base, left field and center field for the Diamondbacks over the ... Read More »
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New England (17-3) at Seattle (16-3) Sunday, 6:30 p.m. EST, NBC. BetMGM NFL odds: Seahawks by 4 1/2. Against the spread: Patriots 14-6; Seahawks 14-5 Series record: Seahawks lead 11-9 Last meeting: Seattle beat New England 23-20 in overtime on Sept. 15, 2024. Last game: The Seahawks beat the Rams 31-27 in the NFC championship ... Read More »
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PARIS (AP) — France began its Six Nations title defense with five tries and a bonus point after a dominant 36-14 win against Ireland on Thursday. France scored a tournament-record 30 tries last year and a rout looked on the cards at a rainy Stade de France. France led 29-0 thanks to prolific left winger ... Read More »
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MADRID (AP) — Ademola Lookman scored on his Atletico Madrid debut in a 5-0 rout of Real Betis on Thursday that sent Diego Simeone’s team to the semifinals of the Copa del Rey. David Hancko, Giuliano Simeone, Antoine Griezmann and Thiago Almada also scored for Atletico as it advanced to the last four for the ... Read More »
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Nobody on the Seattle Seahawks has supported Sam Darnold quite like Ernest Jones IV. When Darnold threw four interceptions against the Los Angeles Rams in a 21-19 loss in Week 11, Jones had his quarterback’s back. The second-team All-Pro linebacker wouldn’t allow Darnold to take the blame. “Sam’s been balling,” Jones ... Read More »
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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The LA Bowl is shutting down after five years of play. The organization announced the long-expected decision on social media Thursday. The bowl game was established in 2020 as another national showcase for the multibillion-dollar arena complex built by Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke. After its debut was delayed for ... Read More »
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SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Seahawks rookie safety Nick Emmanwori expects to play in the Super Bowl despite injuring his ankle during Wednesday’s practice at San Jose State University as Seattle prepares to face New England. Emmanwori said Thursday he was defending a pass on a routine out route, and when he landed, he rolled ... Read More »
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MILAN (AP) — Finland’s national women’s hockey team is getting support and sympathy from its opponents at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Several coaches and hockey officials expressed “Get Well” wishes on Thursday after Finland had to postpone it’s opening preliminary-round game against Canada because a stomach virus depleted the squad. The decision to postpone the ... Read More »
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MILAN — Hockey Canada says Seth Jarvis of the Carolina Hurricanes has been added to Canada’s men’s Olympic team, replacing injured Brayden Point of the Tampa Bay Lightning. More to come. The Canadian Press... Read More »
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