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PavCo offers to operate at ‘net zero’ to keep Whitecaps at B.C. Place, team says No
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
British Columbia’s minister of economic growth says the latest offer to keep the Vancouver Whitecaps playing at B.C. Place Stadium would see the Crown corporation that owns and operates the facility “operating at net zero.” But the team’s CEO says the proposal for extra money “isn’t the game changer that is needed for long-term sustainability” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patriots coach Mike Vrabel has built a culture that has his team on the verge of Super Bowl history
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
Mike Vrabel has focused on creating a specific culture during his first season as coach of the New England Patriots. The tone was set when he first spoke to the team prior to the start of the offseason program in April. “What my goal was, what I told everybody in the building … it was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!José Ramírez will get final payment from Guardians in 2051 under $175 million, 10-year contract
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
CLEVELAND (AP) — José Ramírez will receive his final payment in 2051 under the third baseman’s $175 million, seven-year contract with the Cleveland Guardians. His deal, announced Friday, includes annual salaries of $25 million, of which $10 million annually will be deferred. Ramírez’s deferred money from each season will be payable in 10 equal installments ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaren Jackson Jr. traded from Memphis to Utah in 8-player deal that includes 3 draft picks
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
Jaren Jackson Jr. was traded to the Utah Jazz in an eight-player, three-draft-pick deal with the rebuilding Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday. Jackson, Jock Landale, John Konchar and Vince Williams Jr. were sent to Utah in exchange for Georges Niang, Kyle Anderson, Walter Clayton Jr. and Taylor Hendricks. The NBA approved the trade less than 48 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Austin Reaves returns to Lakers against Nets after calf strain sidelined him since Christmas
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Austin Reaves will play for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night in Brooklyn after missing the last 19 games with a strained left calf. Coach JJ Redick said Reaves would come off the bench and play restricted minutes in his first game since Christmas. Redick said the Lakers have missed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eugenio Suárez happy to be back in Cincinnati after finalizing $15 million, 1-year contract
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
CINCINNATI (AP) — Ever since he was traded in 2022, Eugenio Suárez was hoping there was some way he could eventually return to the Cincinnati Reds. On Tuesday, the reunion became official after he passed his physical and finalized a $15 million, one-year contract that includes a 2027 mutual option. “I said at the time, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celtics adding Vucevic in trade with Bulls for Simons, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
The Boston Celtics are adding some frontline depth for the playoff run, agreeing Tuesday to acquire Nikola Vucevic from the Chicago Bulls for guard Anfernee Simons, a person with knowledge of the pending trade said. There is a package of second-round draft capital also involved in the trade, said the person, who spoke to The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bryce James, son of NBA star LeBron James, to redshirt his freshman season at top-ranked Arizona
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Bryce James, youngest son of NBA star LeBron James, is going to redshirt his freshman year at Arizona. James has yet to appear in a game for the top-ranked Wildcats this season and coach Tommy Lloyd confirmed on Tuesday the 6-foot-5 guard will redshirt. “The redshirting decision was just a long ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patriots owner Robert Kraft snubbed by Pro Football Hall of Fame, reports says
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — It appears New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft will have to wait at least another year before he can enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame. ESPN, citing multiple league sources, reported Tuesday that Kraft was not selected for entry into this year’s class, which will be announced Thursday in San ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guardiola speaks out on ‘hurt’ he feels about humanitarian tragedies around the world
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola turned a soccer news conference on Tuesday into a passionate address on the “hurt” he is feeling at seeing humanitarian tragedies around the world. Guardiola did not return to England in time for his regular pre-match media duties in the lead-up to City’s Premier League game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sam Darnold’s season as a backup with the 49ers helped him reach the Super Bowl
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — San Darnold’s NFL career had hit rock bottom when he arrived in San Francisco in 2023 after failing at two spots to live up to his high draft billing. Less than three years later, he’s ready to step on football’s biggest stage as the starting quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks ... Read More »
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