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Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby laughs off trade talk, focuses on recovery
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby said Friday any talk of wanting out of Las Vegas did not come from him. One NFL reporter said this week he expected Crosby to be traded because the seven-year veteran didn’t want to go through another rebuild. Another NFL reporter said Crosby was especially ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Timberwolves welcome former Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu to rotation after trade
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The first game Ayo Dosunmu plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves will be his first for a team outside his home state. The opportunity to join an NBA title contender was worth sacrificing some comfort. Dosunmu was traded by the rebuilding Chicago Bulls along with third-year forward Julian Phillips to Minnesota on Thursday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giannis Antetokounmpo joins Kalshi as a shareholder, marking a new venture for the NBA star
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has become a shareholder in Kalshi, a major prediction market with a wide array of sports trading opportunities. Antetokounmpo announced the partnership on Friday. “The internet is full of opinions. I decided it was time to make some of my own,” Antetokounmpo posted on social media. “Today, I’m joining Kalshi ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seahawks rookie safety Nick Emmanwori fully participates in practice ahead of Super Bowl
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Seattle Seahawks rookie safety Nick Emmanwori was a full participant in Friday’s practice, according to a pool report. Emmanwori, who injured his ankle during Wednesday’s practice at San Jose State University ahead of Seattle facing New England in the Super Bowl, joined the defensive backs in drills Friday, according to a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patriots will win their 7th Super Bowl because of Mike Vrabel’s leadership and an underrated offense
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — As the New England Patriots continued to rack up wins late in the regular season, coach Mike Vrabel shied away from mentioning the idea of a Super Bowl run when he spoke to his team after games. But there were hints of where he felt this team could go. “We’ve ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Why will the Seahawks win the Super Bowl? The NFL’s top wide receiver, Jaxon Smith-Njigba
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jaxon Smith-Njigba appeared as though he would have his work cut out for him to replicate the success he enjoyed in his first 1,000-yard season in 2024. Quarterback Sam Darnold, who has had his fair share of skeptics over the years, would be the one throwing to him. The departures of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alabama’s Charles Bediako preparing to play again while judge mulls decision in eligibility case
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama circuit judge didn’t rule immediately following Charles Bediako’s lawsuit hearing against the NCAA on Friday, clearing a path for the 7-footer to continue to play. The Crimson Tide travel to rival Auburn on Saturday. County Circuit Court Judge Daniel Pruet said he would have a ruling “soon” but did ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Donovan Mitchell’s emotional week: All-Star pick, a major trade and fiancée’s Super Bowl performance
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
Donovan Mitchell was already in store for an emotional week. The Cleveland Cavaliers guard was selected to the NBA All-Star Game for the seventh straight season and will watch his fiancée, Coco Jones, sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing” before Super Bowl 60 on Sunday. Things took an unexpected turn on Wednesday when the Cavaliers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A man tied to the killing of Colombian soccer player Andrés Escobar shot dead in Mexico
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A man allegedly tied to the killing of Colombian soccer player Andrés Escobar days after he scored an own goal during the 1994 World Cup was shot dead in Mexico, Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Friday. Petro wrote on X that Santiago Gallón, an alleged Colombian drug trafficker who was sentenced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Late Osasuna goal hands Celta Vigo first home defeat since November
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
VIGO, Spain (AP) — A late goal from Raúl García de Haro gave Osasuna a 2-1 win over Celta Vigo in La Liga on Friday and dealt the home side a first defeat at Estadio Abanca-Balaídos since November. García de Haro got on the end of Alejandro Catena’s clever knock down with 11 minutes remaining ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Late Osasuna hands Celta Vigo first home defeat since November
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
VIGO, Spain (AP) — A late goal from Raúl García de Haro gave Osasuna a 2-1 win over Celta Vigo in La Liga on Friday and dealt the home side a first defeat at Estadio Abanca-Balaídos since November. García de Haro got on the end of Alejandro Catena’s clever knock down with 11 minutes remaining ... Read More »
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