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The Grammys bring more celebrity pushback to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

Entertainment’s awards season has coincided with the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign in Minneapolis, forcing artists to decide whether and how to join the growing cultural revolt against immigration crackdowns. Those questions again surfaced Sunday as music’s biggest stars walked the red carpet at the Grammys. Activists spent the week pressing celebrities to don pins ... Read More »

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Canada’s Cirkut, Justin Gray among early winners at Grammys ceremony

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

It’s a magical year at the Grammys for Halifax-raised Henry Walter, known by his alias Cirkut, who was among the early winners at the awards show’s pre-broadcast ceremony. Walter won producer of the year after helming hits including Lady Gaga’s “Abracadabra,” Rosé and Bruno Mars’ “Apt.” and The Weeknd’s “Big Sleep.” He also took home ... Read More »

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Justice Shoats scores 24 to guide Siena to 78-63 victory over Canisius

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Justice Shoats scored 22 points as Siena beat Canisius 78-63 on Sunday. Shoats shot 9 for 14 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Saints (16-7, 9-3 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Francis Folefac added 14 points, nine rebounds and five assists. Isaiah ... Read More »

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Falcons coach Stefanski adds former Jets offensive coordinator Engstrand as passing game coordinator

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — New Atlanta coach Kevin Stefanski continued to build his staff on Sunday by adding Tanner Engstrand as offensive passing game coordinator. Engstrand was the New York Jets’ offensive coordinator in 2025. The Jets and Engstrand agreed to part ways on Tuesday. The addition of Engstrand came one day after Stefanski ... Read More »

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Atletico Madrid says it’s reached a deal with Atalanta for Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

MADRID (AP) — Atletico Madrid says it has reached a deal with Serie A team Atalanta to sign Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman. Lookman is already in Madrid to sign his contract, the Spanish club said Sunday. “The agreement is subject to passing his medical and agreeing and formalizing his contract,” Atletico said, without giving further ... Read More »

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Penn State ends eight-game losing streak, extends Minnesota’s skid to seven with 77-75 victory

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (AP) — Freddie Dilione V had 25 points and Kayden Mingo scored with one second left as Penn State snapped an eight-game losing streak by extending Minnesota’s skid to seven with a 77-75 victory on Sunday. Mingo buried a 3-pointer and Dilione had the final two baskets in a 9-0 spurt to ... Read More »

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Alex Wilkins scores 33 to lead Furman to 75-70 victory over Chattanooga

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Alex Wilkins scored 33 points to propel Furman to a 75-70 victory over Chattanooga on Sunday. Wilkins added five assists for the Paladins (16-7, 7-3 Southern Conference). Cooper Bowser and Eddrin Bronson both scored nine. The Mocs (9-14, 3-7) were led by Brennan Watkins, who finished with 19 points and three ... Read More »

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Kevair Kennedy scores 21 as Merrimack downs Sacred Heart 75-58

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (AP) — Kevair Kennedy scored 21 points and Merrimack beat Sacred Heart 75-58 on Sunday, ending a five-game winning streak for the Pioneers. Kennedy also had seven rebounds, five assists, and five steals for the Warriors (14-9, 10-2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Tye Dorset had 16 points and Ernest Shelton scored 13. ... Read More »

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Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham leaves game after 10 minutes with hamstring injury

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

MADRID (AP) — Jude Bellingham injured his left hamstring and had to be replaced 10 minutes into Real Madrid’s home game against Rayo Vallecano in the Spanish league on Sunday. Madrid did not provide a timetable for his recovery but Spanish media said the England international is not likely to be fit for the knockout ... Read More »

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Foord’s extra-time goal gives Arsenal a 3-2 win over Corinthians in the first Women’s Champions Cup

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

LONDON (AP) — Caitlin Foord scored on a breakaway in extra time and Arsenal won the inaugural Women’s Champions Cup with a 3-2 victory over Brazil’s Corinthians on Sunday. Corinthians leveled the match at 2-2 in second-half stoppage time when Victoria converted a penalty in the pouring rain at Emirates Stadium. Olivia Smith and Lotte ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: Canada’s Cirkut wins Grammy for producer of the year

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

Canada’s Cirkut has won the Grammy for producer of the year for his work with artists including The Weeknd, Lady Gaga and Rosé and Bruno Mars. More to come. Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press... Read More »

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