February 2nd, 2026
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Spurs win in return home to San Antonio delayed by snow, mechanical issues

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The long, strange trip the San Antonio Spurs faced to get home from the East Coast was tiring and, at times, scary, but it turned out to be well worth the journey. San Antonio defeated the Orlando Magic 112-103 on Sunday night in a game that started five hours late after ... Read More »

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Carlos Alcaraz plans a kangaroo tattoo to remember his Australian Open victory

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz thinks he might get a small kangaroo tattooed on one leg. It would be a lasting memento of his win over Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open men’s final Sunday which made him the youngest male player at 22 to complete a career Grand Slam. “I already know it’s ... Read More »

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NHL roundup: Lightning rally from 4-goal deficit to beat Bruins 6-5 in Stadium Series thriller

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Nikita Kucherov scored the tying goal in the third period, Jake Guentzel scored the only goal in the shootout, and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied from a four-goal deficit to beat the Boston Bruins 6-5 in front of 64,617 fans at an NHL Stadium Series game at Raymond James Stadium. Kucherov ... Read More »

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Lightning rally from 4-goal deficit to beat Bruins 6-5 in Stadium Series thriller

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Nikita Kucherov scored the tying goal in the third period, Jake Guentzel scored the only goal in the shootout, and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied from a four-goal deficit to beat the Boston Bruins 6-5 in front of 64,617 fans at an NHL Stadium Series game at Raymond James Stadium. Kucherov ... Read More »

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Chris Kreider scores 2 goals, Ducks beat slumping Golden Knights 4-3 to sweep season series

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Chris Kreider scored two goals, Lukas Dostal made 27 saves and the Anaheim Ducks swept their three-game season series with the Vegas Golden Knights with a 4-3 victory on Sunday night. Cutter Gauthier scored and Ryan Poehling added an empty-net goal for the Ducks. Anaheim earned its eighth victory in 10 ... Read More »

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Thunder beat Nuggets 121-111 behind Gilgeous-Alexander’s 34 points

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

DENVER (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points and Cason Wallace added a career-best 27, including seven 3-pointers, as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 121-111 on Sunday night. Gilgeous-Alexander had 13 assists and the Thunder, who had lost three of four, sank 19 3-pointers. They went 8 of 13 from long range ... Read More »

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Wembanyama fuels early surge in late start as Spurs overcome travel woes to beat Magic

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had 25 points, eight rebounds and five blocks and San Antonio beat the Orlando Magic 112-103 on Sunday night in a game that started five hours late because of the Spurs’ travel woes. The Spurs were scheduled to leave Charlotte following a 111-106 loss Saturday, but had to stay ... Read More »

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Jarrett Allen scores career-high 40 points as the Cavaliers beat the Trail Blazers 130-111

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jarrett Allen scored a career-high 40 points and grabbed 17 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers handed the Portland Trail Blazers their fifth straight loss with a 130-111 victory Sunday night. Sam Merrill added 22 points, including six 3-pointers, and the Cavs rebounded from a loss to the Phoenix Suns on Friday ... Read More »

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Leonard scores 25 points, Clippers resume winning ways with 117-93 rout of Suns

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

PHOENIX (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 25 points and the Los Angeles Clippers, playing without James Harden, routed the Phoenix Suns 117-93 on Sunday night. Leonard, who was left off the Western Conference All-Star reserves announced earlier Sunday, had eight rebounds as well as his 27th consecutive game with 20 or more points. Ivica Zubac ... Read More »

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Lightning’s historic four-goal comeback stuns Bruins in NHL Stadium Series

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Nikita Kucherov scored the tying goal in the third period, Jake Guentzel scored the only goal in the shootout, and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied from a four-goal deficit to beat the Boston Bruins 6-5 in front of 64,617 fans at an NHL Stadium Series game at Raymond James Stadium. Kucherov ... Read More »

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Morris’ 22 help East Tennessee State take down Wofford 86-72

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Cam Morris III’s 22 points helped East Tennessee State defeat Wofford 86-72 on Sunday night. Morris also contributed seven rebounds and five steals for the Buccaneers (16-7, 8-2 Southern Conference). Jordan McCullum scored 17 points, shooting 5 of 8 from the field and 5 for 6 from the free-throw line. Blake ... Read More »

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