National Sports
Pair of flubbed chips leave Scottie Scheffler in danger of missing the cut at Phoenix Open
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler stubbed a chip shot on the par-4 18th and showed a rare bit of anger, repeatedly tapping the shaft of his wedge against his legs as the ball rolled back to his feet. When he did it again on No. 8, the world’s No. 1 player threw his hand ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pitcher José Urquidy and Pittsburgh Pirates agree to $1.5 million, 1-year contract
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
Pitcher José Urquidy and the Pittsburgh Pirates agreed Thursday to a $1.5 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical. A 30-year-old right-hander, Urquidy adds depth to the Pirates staff headed by NL Cy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spire Motorsports extends Carson Hocevar’s contract into the next decade
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Spire Motorsports said Thursday it has signed Carson Hocevar to a long-term extension that will keep him in the No. 77 Chevrolet “into the next decade.” Exact terms were not released regarding the deal that apparently will keep the 2024 Cup Series rookie of the year with the organization at least ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BYU coach says derogatory Mormon chants at Oklahoma St. show there’s ‘too much hate in the world’
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — A BYU sports team was the target of a derogatory chant in an opponent’s venue for at least the fourth time in a year, and the Big 12 again announced that the conference is looking into the matter. Kevin Young, coach of the 16th-ranked Cougars men’s basketball team, said after a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Antetokounmpo remains with Bucks as NBA trade deadline passes
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
Giannis Antetokounmpo remained with the Milwaukee Bucks while plenty of other players changed addresses as the NBA trade deadline passed Thursday. Antetokounmpo had been the center of attention heading into the trade deadline amid reports that the Milwaukee Bucks started listening to offers for the two-time MVP and nine-time all-NBA selection. But when the deadline ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta hockey players who died in crash memorialized with stickers
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
A young group of hockey players north of Calgary will be donning and distributing stickers made in memory of three junior hockey players who died in an Alberta highway crash. A parent of the under-13, AA Airdrie Lighting hockey team requested nearly 100 stickers with the numbers of the three players and their Southern Alberta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The SEC is distributing more than $1B to its schools for the 2024-25 fiscal year
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference is distributing more than $1 billion to its 16 universities for the 2024-25 fiscal year, which ended last August. The total distribution jumped more than $200 million from the previous year. The current total includes $37.4 million retained by universities that participated in the College Football Playoff and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dallas Stars surge into Olympic break on 6-game winning streak, hope to keep that momentum
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Stars surged into the Olympic break winning six games in a row, and now have to pause their longest streak of the season. “I kind of hate the timing of this, to be honest. You know, feeling good as an individual and then as a team, we’re rolling,” center Matt ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Capitals activate Dubois and Thompson prior to their final game before the Olympic break
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Capitals activated forward Pierre-Luc Dubois and goalie Logan Thompson from the injured list prior to Thursday night’s matchup with Nashville, their final game before the Olympic break. Dubois hasn’t played since Oct. 31 because of surgery for injuries to his abdominal and adductor muscles. Thompson, who is part of Canada’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Antetokounmpo, Morant head the list of names to watch at NBA trade deadline
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant are waiting to learn whether they’ll be changing addresses after a former MVP and plenty of other big-name players already have switched teams ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. Antetokounmpo has been the center of attention heading into the trade deadline amid reports that the Milwaukee Bucks have started listening ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pacers trade Mathurin and Jackson to Clippers for Ivica Zubac, draft picks, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers traded high-scoring swingman Bennedict Mathurin, center Isaiah Jackson and two draft picks to the Los Angeles Clippers for center Ivica Zubac, a person with knowledge of the deal said Thursday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade had not yet been announced. Los Angeles also receives ... Read More »
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