By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball was injured in the first quarter of Monday’s game against the New Orleans Hornets and briefly taken to the locker room after a head-to-head collision with coach Charles Lee. Ball returned to the game later in the first quarter with what the team described as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — An arbitrator has decided Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier should be receiving his $26.6 million salary for this season despite being on administrative leave while facing federal gambling-related charges, the National Basketball Players Association said Monday. Rozier’s paychecks for this season have been placed into an interest-bearing account. While the collective bargaining ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trinity Rodman spotted Mallory Swanson across a crowded hotel conference room and took off running, bounding into her U.S. teammate with a hug and a delighted laugh. A few moments later, Sophia Wilson appeared in the room where the National Women’s Soccer League was holding a preseason event, bringing together the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The rate of increase for Major League Baseball’s average salary slowed to 1.4% last year while setting a record average at $4,721,393, according to final figures from the players’ association. The increase was the smallest since the average dropped in four straight seasons before 2022. The average rose 2.9% in 2024 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
MONTREAL — Marc-Antoine Dequoy is calling it a career. The 31-year-old Canadian safety announced his CFL retirement Monday, after five seasons with the Montreal Alouettes. Dequoy, of l’Île-Bizard, Que., is scheduled to meet with reporters Tuesday in Montreal. Slated to become a free agent Feb. 10, Dequoy said he had a deal with Montreal on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA and the players’ union met for a few hours Monday for the first time in several weeks to try to move the stalled collective bargaining negotiations forward. Union president Nneka Ogwumike walked out of the NBA offices around 1:30 p.m. — three hours after she got there — and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
Vancouver FC are beginning their 2026 campaign with a monumental task — slaying a giant. After finishing last season at the bottom of the Canadian Premier League standings, VFC will start this year against Liga MX heavyweights Cruz Azul in CONCACAF Champions Cup action. The two-legged series kicks off in Langely, B.C., on Wednesday before ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead agreed to multiyear contract extensions to stay with the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, extending their successful nine-year partnership. And with his long-term future assured, McVay confirmed he also is optimistic about coming back next season with Matthew Stafford as his quarterback again. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels finalized a $4 million, one-year contract on Monday to keep third baseman Yoán Moncada. Moncada, who will be 31 in May, batted .234 with 12 homers, 35 RBIs and a .783 OPS over 84 games for Los Angeles last season. He was particularly effective at the plate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Dallas coach Jason Kidd has been fined $35,000 for public criticism of officiating and using profane language during a media interview, the NBA announced Monday. Kidd made his comments after the Mavericks’ 111-107 loss at Houston Rockets on Saturday. “The referees did not do their job tonight,” Kidd said during the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Tuskegee men’s basketball coach Benjy Taylor was handcuffed after intervening in an incident involving his team and members of Morehouse’s basketball and football teams over the weekend. A statement from civil rights attorney Harry Daniels’ office said Taylor was concerned about Morehouse football players who “were acting aggressively” toward Tuskegee players and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!