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Kawhi Leonard’s 31 points lift Clippers over Kings, handing Sacramento 11th straight loss
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points, grabbed nine rebounds and had seven assists to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 114-111 victory over Sacramento on Friday night, sending the Kings to their 11th straight loss. John Collins added 22 points and Brook Lopez and Kris Dunn each had 15 for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: The week in sports photos
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
Here’s a look at some of this week’s top sports photos as selected by editors. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 7, 2026. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grant scores 23 points to help Trail Blazers rout Grizzlies, 135-115
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
PORTLAND (AP) — Jerami Grant had 23 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a six-game losing streak, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 135-115 on Friday night to open a two-game set. The teams will meet again Saturday night in Portland. Jrue Holiday had 20 points and seven assists for the Blazers, who led by 30 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brazil, Canada split Davis Cup opening matches
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
VANCOUVER — An upset loss by Gabriel Diallo resulted in Canada splitting its opening singles matches Friday in the first round of Davis Cup Qualifiers. Montreal’s Diallo, ranked 39th in the world, lost to No. 253-ranked Gustavo Heide 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-7 (3) in a two hour, 42-minute match at Douglas Mitchell Thunderbird Arena. In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pistons rout Knicks 118-80, end New York’s 8-game winning streak
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 on Friday night to end the Knicks’ winning streak at eight games. Jenkins was playing his 42nd game of the season, meaning he is no longer eligible for NBA games under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian midfielder Stephen Eustáquio acquired by LAFC on loan from Porto
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Canadian national team midfielder Stephen Eustáquio was acquired by Los Angeles FC on loan from Portugal’s Porto on Friday through June 30. LA has an option to purchase rights of the 29-year-old, who has four goals in 54 international appearances — including three at the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup. He made ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian midfielder Eustáquio acquired by LAFC on loan from Porto
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Canadian national team midfielder Stephen Eustáquio was acquired by Los Angeles FC on loan from Portugal’s Porto on Friday through June 30. L.A. has an option to purchase rights of the 29-year-old, who has four goals in 54 international appearances — including three at the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup. He made ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Henderson makes season debut for Portland after hamstring injury
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Scoot Henderson made his season debut for the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night after recovering from a torn left hamstring. Henderson was injured during an offseason workout in September. He was originally expected to miss four to six weeks, but he didn’t start non-contact basketball activities until December. He began ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pelicans erase 18-point second-half deficit in 119-115 win over Timberwolves
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Saddiq Bay scored 30 points, including two free throws with 10.8 seconds remaining, helping the New Orleans Pelicans overcome an 18-point second-half deficit in a 119-115 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Zion Williamson added 29 points and Trey Murphy III scored 26 as the Pelicans snapped a three-game skid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celts rally from 22-point deficit to edge Heat, 98-96
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown had 29 points while Payton Pritchard scored 24 points to help the Boston Celtics make their biggest comeback of the season, rallying from a 22-point deficit to defeat the Miami Heat 98-96 on Friday night. Derrick White hit a 3-pointer from the corner with 1:31 remaining that provided the Celtics ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ejiofor leads No. 22 St. John’s past No. 3 UConn 81-72 at MSG, ending Huskies’ 18-game win streak
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Zuby Ejiofor had 21 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as No. 22 St. John’s beat third-ranked UConn 81-72 on Friday night, snapping the Huskies’ 18-game winning streak. In the first Big East showdown this season between the league’s top two teams, Dillon Mitchell added 15 points and Bryce Hopkins scored ... Read More »
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