National Sports
Capitals top Islanders 4-1 to pull within 2 points of 3rd place in the Metropolitan Division.
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Martin Fehervary and Anthony Beauvillier scored 31 seconds apart in the second period, and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders 4-1 on Monday night. Clay Stevenson won his second straight game in goal for the Capitals, who pulled within two points of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cotie McMahon scores 20 to lead No. 13 Mississippi women to 71-45 romp over Auburn
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Cotie McMahon scored 20 points and No. 13 Mississippi rolled to a 71-45 victory over Auburn at neutral site Legacy Arena on Monday night. McMahon made 7 of 13 shots, 6 of 8 free throws and grabbed seven rebounds for the host Rebels (19-4, 6-2 Southeastern Conference), who have won three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three players on Alberta junior hockey team dead in vehicle crash
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
STAVELY — Three players on an Alberta junior hockey team were killed Monday in a vehicle crash while heading to practice. The Southern Alberta Mustangs in the small town of Stavely said in a Facebook post that they’re working closely with authorities and offering support to other players, staff and families. “There are no words ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles pitcher Kyle Bradish and Astros catcher Yainer Diaz have salary arbitration hearings
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Starting pitcher Kyle Bradish went to salary arbitration with the Baltimore Orioles on Monday, and catcher Yainer Diaz had his hearing with the Houston Astros. Bradish asked for a raise from $2.35 million to $3.55 million and the Orioles argued for $2,875,000 in a hearing before Melinda Gordon, Chris Cameron and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roger Goodell doesn’t expect anything divisive from Bad Bunny at Super Bowl
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday he doesn’t expect Bad Bunny to say anything divisive during his Super Bowl halftime performance. The Puerto Rican musician won album of the year at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night. While accepting an earlier award, Bad Bunny criticized President Donald Trump’s administration for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former All-Star outfielder Avisaíl García announces retirement after finishing career with Marlins
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Avisaíl García announced his retirement Monday following 13 major league seasons, including three with the Miami Marlins. García, 34, did not play again after being designated for assignment by the Marlins on June 4, 2024. The outfielder signed a $53 million, four-year deal as a free agent in December 2021, but couldn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wilson signing continues A’s youth movement with eye on veterans as Las Vegas move nears
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Athletics, for the second time in just more than a month, formally signed one of their young players in their future city when All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson inked his $70 million, seven-year contract on Monday. Left fielder Tyler Soderstrom signed his deal at the same desk on Dec. 30. It’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Latest: Patriots meet media first at Super Bowl Opening Night
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Super Bowl Opening Night is set to begin, with Drake Maye, Sam Darnold and other Super Bowl participants meeting with thousands of reporters from across the globe in a zany spectacle that kicks off the week’s festivities on Monday night. Maye and the New England Patriots will take on Darnold ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!3 Alberta junior hockey players killed in crash heading to practice
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
STAVELY, Alberta (AP) — Three Southern Alberta Mustangs junior hockey players were killed Monday morning in a vehicle crash while heading to practice. RCMP said it responded to the crash at an intersection with Highway 2 in Stavely — about an hour’s drive south of Calgary — and that two 18-year-old men from Kamloops, British ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lanie Grant scores 10 of her 18 in the 3rd quarter and No. 25 North Carolina beats N.C. State 61-59
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Lanie Grant scored 10 of her 18 points in the third quarter and Indya Nivar rebounded her own missed free throw in the closing seconds to secure No. 25 North Carolina’s 61-59 victory over N.C. State on Monday night. North Carolina (18-5, 7-3 ACC) broke a five-game losing streak on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says expanding the regular season to 18 games is ‘not a given’
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Not so fast on an 18-game NFL season. A week after Patriots owner Robert Kraft made it seem inevitable, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said expanding the regular season to 18 games is “not a given.” “We have not had any formal discussions about it and, frankly, very little, if any, ... Read More »
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