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Alperen Sengun scores 39 to help Rockets overcome Kevin Durant’s absence and beat Pacers 118-114
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Alperen Sengun matched his season high with 39 points, and Jabari Smith Jr. added 19 to help the short-handed Houston Rockets overcome the absence of All-Star forward Kevin Durant to beat the Indiana Pacers 118-114 on Monday. Durant sat out, coach Ime Udoka said, after spraining his left ankle when he stepped ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jason Zucker breaks 3rd-period tie in the Sabres’ 5-3 win over the Panthers
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Jason Zucker broke a tie on a power play at 5:31 of the third period and he Buffalo Sabres beat the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers 5-3 on Monday night. The Sabres have won six of seven and took over the first wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference standings. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giroux’s goal with just over five minutes remaining lifts Senators past Penguins 3-2
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Claude Giroux scored with just over five minutes remaining in the third period and the Ottawa Senators beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Monday night. Giroux skated in on goal, was tripped by Erik Karlsson and went hard into the post. The net lifted off its moorings, but officials determined the puck ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drake Maye’s shoulder injury improves ahead of Super Bowl showdown
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Drake Maye said the shoulder injury that limited him in practice last week has improved enough that he had a normal workout on his first full day in the Bay Area for the Super Bowl. Maye was unable to practice fully last week for the New England Patriots after injuring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Capitals top Islanders 4-1 to pull within 2 points of 3rd place in the Metropolitan Division
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Martin Fehervary and Anthony Beauvillier scored 31 seconds apart in the second period, and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders 4-1 on Monday night. Clay Stevenson won his second straight game in goal for the Capitals, who pulled within two points of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caleb Wilson scores 22 points to lead No. 14 North Carolina past Syracuse, 87-77
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Caleb Wilson had 22 points and nine rebounds as No. 14 North Carolina held off Syracuse 87-77 on Monday night after building a 32-point lead midway through the second half. Syracuse shaved the deficit to six with 42 seconds remaining before the Tar Heels finally closed it out from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cotie McMahon scores 20 to lead No. 13 Mississippi women to 71-45 romp over Auburn
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Cotie McMahon scored 20 points and No. 13 Mississippi rolled to a 71-45 victory over Auburn at neutral site Legacy Arena on Monday night. McMahon made 7 of 13 shots, 6 of 8 free throws and grabbed seven rebounds for the host Rebels (19-4, 6-2 Southeastern Conference), who have won three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles pitcher Kyle Bradish and Astros catcher Yainer Diaz have salary arbitration hearings
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Starting pitcher Kyle Bradish went to salary arbitration with the Baltimore Orioles on Monday, and catcher Yainer Diaz had his hearing with the Houston Astros. Bradish asked for a raise from $2.35 million to $3.55 million and the Orioles argued for $2,875,000 in a hearing before Melinda Gordon, Chris Cameron and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roger Goodell doesn’t expect anything divisive from Bad Bunny at Super Bowl
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday he doesn’t expect Bad Bunny to say anything divisive during his Super Bowl halftime performance. The Puerto Rican musician won album of the year at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night. While accepting an earlier award, Bad Bunny criticized President Donald Trump’s administration for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former All-Star outfielder Avisaíl García announces retirement after finishing career with Marlins
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Avisaíl García announced his retirement Monday following 13 major league seasons, including three with the Miami Marlins. García, 34, did not play again after being designated for assignment by the Marlins on June 4, 2024. The outfielder signed a $53 million, four-year deal as a free agent in December 2021, but couldn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wilson signing continues A’s youth movement with eye on veterans as Las Vegas move nears
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Athletics, for the second time in just more than a month, formally signed one of their young players in their future city when All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson inked his $70 million, seven-year contract on Monday. Left fielder Tyler Soderstrom signed his deal at the same desk on Dec. 30. It’s ... Read More »
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