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Yamal scores as Barcelona beats Albacete 2-1 to reach Copa semifinals
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Lamine Yamal and Ronald Araujo scored in each half as Barcelona beat second-division Albacete 2-1 on Tuesday to reach the semifinals of the Copa del Rey. Albacete had shocked Real Madrid in the round of 16, eliminating the Spanish powerhouse in what was the debut of new coach Álvaro Arbeloa. It was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Macdonald’s focus on defense a perfect fit for Seahawks heading into Super Bowl
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — Long before the Seattle Seahawks reached their fourth Super Bowl in franchise history, coach Mike Macdonald donned a blue, gas station attendant-style shirt with a team logo on the chest. He made the fashion statement after the Seahawks put the finishing touches on their 2025 draft, just as he and president of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diallo, Draxl lead young Canada team against Brazil in Davis Cup tie
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
VANCOUVER — Captain Frank Dancevic says there’s plenty of unknowns as ninth-ranked Canada prepares to host No. 18 Brazil in this weekend’s Davis Cup Qualifiers first round. Canada will be led by 24-year-old Gabriel Diallo of Montreal, who is ranked 39th in the world, and Liam Draxl of Newmarket, Ont., who is 146th. Brazil does ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Havertz sinks former club as Arsenal reaches English League Cup final by beating Chelsea
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
What’s shaping up to be a banner season for Arsenal is going to include a trip to Wembley Stadium for the English League Cup final. Arsenal held firm before scoring in stoppage time through Kai Havertz to beat visiting Chelsea 1-0 on Tuesday and seal a 4-2 victory on aggregate over its London rival. Mikel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nkunku and Rabiot shine as AC Milan closes gap on Inter with 3-0 win over Bologna
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
BOLOGNA, Italy (AP) — AC Milan extended its unbeaten Serie A run to 22 matches and kept the pressure on leader Inter Milan after a 3-0 win at Bologna on Tuesday, with French players Christopher Nkunku and Adrien Rabiot shining. After a 1-1 draw with Roma, AC Milan got back to winning ways to move ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers bring back Mike Siani, designate Andy Ibáñez for assignment
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed outfielder Mike Siani off waivers from the New York Yankees and designated infielder Andy Ibáñez for assignment on Tuesday. Siani returned to the Dodgers after being designated for assignment last month. The 26-year-old played in 19 games for the St. Louis Cardinals last season, hitting .235 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diamondbacks, veteran slugger Carlos Santana agree to $2 million, 1-year deal, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks and first baseman Carlos Santana are in agreement on a $2 million, one-year contract, a person with knowledge of the deal said on Tuesday, giving the team a veteran slugger who can help the middle of the order. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bayer Leverkusen beats St. Pauli to reach German Cup semifinals
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen reached the German Cup semifinals for the third straight season after beating St. Pauli 3-0 on Tuesday. Martin Terrier scored from the edge of the area in the 32nd minute, Patrik Schick volleyed home at the back post to double the lead in the 63rd and Jonas Hofmann added ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Argos release veteran linebacker Wynton McManis ahead of free agency
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
TORONTO — Wynton McManis is on the open market. The Toronto Argonauts released the veteran middle linebacker Tuesday, a week ahead of the start of CFL free agency. McManis, 31, was set to become a free agent next week. “The harsh reality of professional football is that our sport is marked by constant change,” Toronto ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL players’ union interim boss David White says players have ‘no appetite’ for an 18-game season
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Don’t add to the NFL’s regular season as well as provide well-maintained natural grass surfaces for players. That was a main message from the NFL Players Association to the league. “Our members have no appetite for an 18th game in the regular season,” NFLPA interim executive director David White said Tuesday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kevin Huerter headed to Detroit in 4-player, 3-team deal, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
The Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons got deeper Tuesday by agreeing to acquire Kevin Huerter from the Chicago Bulls as the centerpiece of a four-player, three-team deal, two people with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press. The Pistons got Huerter and Dario Saric — who was just acquired over the weekend by Chicago — ... Read More »
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