National Sports
Prosecutors drop most serious assault charge against Penn State hockey star McKenna
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Prosecutors have dropped the most serious assault charge against Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna, considered a likely top pick in this year’s NHL draft, but he remains accused of less serious offenses. The Centre County prosecutor said Friday that aggravated assault would have required proof McKenna acted with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Metz hold Lille to draw and remain rooted to the foot of Ligue 1
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
METZ, France (AP) — Struggling Metz held high-flying Lille to 0-0 at home but the point was not enough to lift it off the bottom of Ligue 1 on Friday. Metz had not won in eight games and it looked second best for much of the match against a team whose early season promise had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-MLB player Yasiel Puig found guilty of obstruction and lying to federal officials
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
A jury has found former major league outfielder Yasiel Puig guilty of obstruction of justice and lying to federal officials investigating an illegal gambling operation, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said Friday. The verdict came after a multiweek trial that featured testimony from Major League Baseball officials and Donny Kadokawa, a Hawaii baseball coach that Puig ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Argonauts re-sign all-star returner Janarion Grant
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts have locked up a key piece, re-signing American return specialist Janarion Grant. Grant played 15 games the Argos last season, averaging 22.9 yards per kick return and 12.8 yards per punt return. The 32-year-old Rutgers product spent the first four seasons of his CFL career with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leeds beat Forest and take giant step towards securing Premier League status
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
LEEDS, England (AP) — Leeds United scored twice in four minutes in a dominant first half then added a third soon after halftime in beating Nottingham Forest 3-1 for a massive boost in its fight against Premier League relegation on Friday. Leeds’ fourth Friday night win in a row lifted it nine points clear of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Left-hander Brent Suter and Los Angeles Angels finalize $1.25 million, 1-year contract
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Left-hander Brent Suter and the Los Angeles Angels finalized a $1.25 million, one-year contract on Friday. Suter, 36, was 1-2 with a 4.52 ERA in 45 relief appearances and three starts for the Cincinnati Reds last season. He is 42-24 with a 3.57 ERA and three saves in 10 seasons with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zak Kuhr has thrived leading Patriots defense after stepping in for an ill Terrell Williams
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Zak Kuhr didn’t have any lofty expectations when he joined Mike Vrabel’s coaching staff as an inside linebackers coach prior to this season. A former defensive assistant under Vrabel during his tenure as Tennessee Titans coach, more than anything Kuhr felt he was just getting another chance to coach alongside ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!If Jayson Tatum has doubts, Celtics boss Brad Stevens is ready to remind him: We’re better with you
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — Brad Stevens has a message for Jayson Tatum if the injured Boston Celtics star truly wonders whether he would still fit in on the team he led to the 2024 NBA championship. “Obviously, any team with Jayson Tatum’s going to be better,” Stevens said on Friday. “If he needs it, I’ll tell ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WNBA union president says significant work remains for season to begin on time
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — WNBA players’ union president Nneka Ogwumike said significant work remains for the season to start on time but said she remains confident games will be played in 2026. “I know our players 100% want to play this year,” she said in a wide-ranging interview with The Associated Press on Friday. “We ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Verona and Pisa remain on the bottom of Serie A after dismal draw
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
VERONA, Italy (AP) — Verona and Pisa drew 0-0 in a dire game that reflected the clubs’ positions at the foot of Serie A on Friday. Both teams had new managers on the sidelines and were looking for the three points that might kickstart what looks set to be a long and arduous fight against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Late goals leave Eintracht and Berlin tied and still looking for first win of 2026
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
BERLIN (AP) — Union Berlin drew with Eintracht Frankfurt 1-1 in a poor Bundesliga game that came alive in the final minutes with two goals and a red card on Friday. After 83 scrappy minutes, Nathaniel Brown put Frankfurt ahead with a rasping shot from 15 meters. Substitute Mahmoud Dahoud mistimed his scissor kick but ... Read More »
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