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Sporting Kansas City signs 15-year-old Zamir Loyo Reynaga, hoping he’ll debut in the MLS in 2027
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Sporting Kansas City has signed 15-year-old midfielder Zamir Loyo Reynaga, putting him on a trajectory for a 2027 MLS debut. The MLS Next Pro deal will send Loyo Reynaga to Sporting KC II this season with the likelihood he joins the first team next year. The contract runs through the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Knicks acquiring Jose Alvarado from Pelicans as McBride heads for surgery, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks are acquiring guard Jose Alvarado from the New Orleans Pelicans, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday. The New York native should immediately step into a big role, as guard Deuce McBride is headed for surgery and will be out an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gophers savor breakthrough game with upset of Spartans, as coach Niko Medved’s impact begins to show
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Niko Medved bounced into the Minnesota locker room after his team’s overdue victory, pumping his arms and initiating a celebratory scream. He paused upon realizing the players were still sitting stone-faced in their chairs. The Gophers only stuck with the ruse for a second, too excited to take the gotcha moment any ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sporting Kansas City signs 15-yearold Zamir Loyo Reynaga, hoping he’ll debut in the MLS in 2027
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Sporting Kansas City has signed 15-year-old midfielder Zamir Loyo Reynaga, putting him on a trajectory for a 2027 MLS debut. The MLS Next Pro deal will send Loyo Reynaga to Sporting KC II this season with the likelihood he joins the first team next year. The contract runs through the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bad Bunny says he’s approaching his Super Bowl halftime performance with gratitude
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bad Bunny says he’s approaching his highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime performance with a mix of excitement, gratitude and perspective. “To be honest, I don’t know how I’m feeling. There’s a lot. I’m still in the middle of my tour. I was just at the Grammys last week. All of that,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Measles outbreak in Mexico prompts health alert in World Cup host Jalisco
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
ZAPOPAN, Mexico (AP) — The Mexican state of Jalisco on Thursday issued a health alert and mandated the use of face masks in schools as a measles outbreak hit the state capital, a key host city for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. The measures come on the heels of an epidemiological alert issued by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police officer says man needed jaw wired shut after being punched twice by McKenna
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
STATE COLLEGE — A police affidavit about the arrest of top National Hockey League prospect Gavin McKenna says he was allegedly caught on video punching a man twice in the face, resulting in surgery for a fractured jaw that needed to be wired shut. McKenna faces charges from the alleged confrontation on Jan. 31 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bad Bunny is set to discuss his Super Bowl halftime performance after winning big at the Grammys
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — What can viewers expect from Bad Bunny’s highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime performance? So far, all we know is that he’s expected to perform solely in Spanish, bringing Latin identity at the center of America’s most-watched television event. But Bad Bunny could reveal more details Thursday in San Francisco when the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lakers acquire 3-point shooter Kennard from busy Hawks for point guard Vincent, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks remained busy before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline by acquiring point guard Gabe Vincent and a 2032 second-round draft pick from the Los Angeles Lakers for shooting guard Luke Kennard, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press. Vincent adds depth at point guard in the deal, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps pick up Senegalese forward Sabaly from FC Metz
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have acquired Senagalese forward Cheikh Sabaly from French side FC Metz. The Major League Soccer team announced the move Thursday, saying in a release that the 26-year-old player has agreed to a contract through the 2028-29 season with a club option for the following year. He will be added to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Decision to boycott India match puts pressure on Pakistan at T20 World Cup
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan will be in the spotlight more for its decision to boycott its marquee Twenty20 World Cup group-stage game against India rather than how well the team performs starting on Saturday. The Pakistan government instructed the national team to boycott its Feb. 15 Group A game against its sporting and political archrival, ... Read More »
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