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Grizzlies beat Sacramento 129-125, send Kings to their season-worst 10th straight loss
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Cam Spencer hit three key baskets late in the fourth quarter and finished with 20 points, and Ty Jerome added 28 as the Memphis Grizzlies beat Sacramento 129-125 on Wednesday night, sending the Kings to their season-worst 10th straight loss. Spencer hit a 3-pointer with 2:08 remaining in the fourth to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Portland upsets No. 6 Gonzaga 87-80 to snap Bulldogs’ 15-game winning streak
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Joel Foxwell scored 27 points and Portland upset No. 6 Gonzaga 87-80 on Wednesday night, giving the Pilots their first victory over a top-10 team and snapping the Bulldogs’ 15-game winning streak. Portland also ended a 20-game Gonzaga winning streak in the series. The Pilots had not defeated the Bulldogs since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Darius Garland excited for new chapter with Clippers after trade from Cavs
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Darius Garland could not have been more in transition than he was Wednesday night on his first day with his new team. Officially traded earlier in the day from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Los Angeles Clippers for 11-time All-Star James Harden, Garland talked about his upheaval during halftime of Wednesday’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miller’s fitness boosts recent runner-up South Africa at the T20 World Cup
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
A fitness clearance for veteran middle-order batter David Miller has boosted South Africa as it heads to the Twenty20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, attempting to improve on its runner-up finish in the last tournament. The 36-year-old Miller is one of the best finishers in world cricket and his late confirmation in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italy’s World Cup debut: Cricket team on the rise as storied soccer team falters
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
Italy is finally heading to the World Cup — just not in the sport most people might expect. Amid dark times for the country’s storied but ailing soccer team, some salvation comes in the form of the Azzurri’s unheralded cricketers after their first-ever qualification for a global tournament. Add Italy to cricketing superpowers like India, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flames take season series, hand Oilers third consecutive loss
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
CALGARY — Rookie Matvei Gridin had a goal and an assist for his first multi-point NHL game to lead the Calgary Flames to a 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday. Jonathan Huberdeau and Ryan Lomberg, with the game-winner, also scored for Calgary (23-27-6). Nazem Kadri, MacKenzie Weegar and Zach Whitecloud had two assists ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Portland upsets No. 6 Gonzaga 87-80 snapping 15-game winning streak
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Joel Foxwell scored 27 points and Portland upset No. 6 Gonzaga 87-80 on Wednesday night, giving the Pilots their first victory over a top-10 team and snapping the Bulldogs’ 15-game winning streak. The victory also ended a 20-game Gonzaga winning streak in the series. The Pilots had not defeated the Bulldogs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Decision to boycott India match puts pressure on Pakistan at the Twenty20 World Cup
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan will be in the spotlight more for its decision to boycott its marquee Twenty20 World Cup group-stage game against India rather than how well the team performs in the 20-team tournament starting Saturday. The Pakistan government instructed the national team to boycott its Feb. 15 Group A game against its sporting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Zealand looks to its batting depth, game-breakers at the T20 World Cup
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand will lean heavily on its batting depth and proven match-winners to balance a depleted attack as it attempts to win the T20 World Cup for the first time. The Black Caps’ best effort in nine editions of the tournament was in 2021 when they were well beaten by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Warriors agree to send Jonathan Kuminga, Buddy Hield to Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Golden State Warriors found their dependable big man by acquiring Kristaps Porzingis from Atlanta and granted forward Jonathan Kuminga his wish to be traded while also dealing guard Buddy Hield to the Hawks, according to a person with knowledge of the swap. The person spoke to The Associated Press on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robertson gets 200th goal, Benn scores 2 and Stars top Blues 5-4 for 6th straight win
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
DALLAS (AP) — Stars captain Jamie Benn snapped a 15-game goal drought by scoring twice, including the game-winner with 23 seconds left, and Dallas beat the St. Louis Blues 5-4 on Wednesday night to go into the Olympic break with a six-game winning streak. Jason Robertson became the first player from the NHL’s 2017 draft ... Read More »
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