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Kane scores 2 and Díaz gets a hat trick as Bayern routs 10-man Hoffenheim 5-1 in Bundesliga
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
BERLIN (AP) — Harry Kane scored two penalties and Luis Díaz grabbed a hat trick as Bayern Munich ended its short winless run with a 5-1 rout of 10-man Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga on Sunday. The first penalty decision overshadowed the game as referee Tobias Stieler sent off Kevin Akpoguma in the 17th minute for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From the field to the studio: Kershaw, Rizzo, and Votto join NBC as MLB analysts
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
Clayton Kershaw, Anthony Rizzo, and Joey Votto have been hired as analysts by NBC when it returns to broadcasting Major League Baseball this year. The network made the announcement during Sunday’s Super Bowl pregame show. Kershaw, Rizzo and Votto will appear on pregame shows leading into “Sunday Night Baseball” games depending on their schedules and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley a game-time decision vs. Indiana Pacers
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
TORONTO — Immanuel Quickley will be a game-time decision when the Toronto Raptors host the Indiana Pacers this afternoon. Quickley was listed as questionable on the Raptors’ personnel report with a right ankle sprain. The point guard is averaging 17.1 points, 6.1 assists and 4.4 rebounds per game this season. Centre Jakob Poeltl was also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Haaland seals dramatic 2-1 win for Man City at Liverpool to boost Premier League title challenge
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
Erling Haaland’s penalty in second-half stoppage time kept Manchester City’s Premier League title challenge alive on Sunday with a 2-1 win against Liverpool. Haaland’s spot kick sealed a comeback victory for Pep Guardiola’s team in an explosive game at Anfield and brought the gap on first-place Arsenal back to six points. City’s title prospects looked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NYU women’s basketball team sets Division III record with its 82nd straight win
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — NYU women’s basketball team sets Division III record with its 82nd straight win. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Falcons face new questions about Pearce’s future with the team as pass-rush leader faces charges
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Following the arrest of James Pearce Jr. on Saturday night, the Atlanta Falcons face troubling questions about the standout rookie’s immediate and long-term future with the team. For at least the 2026 season, Pearce’s status could be jeopardized by serious legal problems. Pearce was arrested near Miami after fleeing officers and then ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stuani enters game to take late penalty and fails to score in Girona’s draw with Sevilla
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Sevilla and Girona drew 1-1 in a Spanish league game that was moved to Sunday because of bad weather, with Girona striker Cristhian Stuani entering the match just to take a late penalty kick and failing to convert it. The match was scheduled to be played on Saturday but the league put ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England survives huge scare against Nepal as T20 World Cup game goes to last ball. NZ, Sri Lanka win
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
MUMBAI, India (AP) — Lokesh Bam’s sensational 39 not out off 20 balls went in vain as England survived a massive scare against Nepal in Group C to kick off its T20 World Cup campaign with a 4-run win at Mumbai on Sunday. Sam Curran held his nerve at cricket’s iconic Wankhede Stadium and defended ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA says Sengun will be the injury replacement for Gilgeous-Alexander at the All-Star Game
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
Houston’s Alperen Sengun was added to the roster for this season’s NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, being selected as a replacement pick for Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Sengun — who becomes Turkey’s first two-time All-Star, after also being picked last season — will take Gilgeous-Alexander’s place on the World team in the Feb. 15 event ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leipzig holds on to beat Cologne 2-1 to boost Champions League qualification hopes
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
BERLIN (AP) — Christoph Baumgartner scored twice and Leipzig held on to beat Cologne 2-1 on Sunday to move fourth in the Bundesliga, a boost for its hopes of Champions League qualification. Cologne made the better start with Said El Mala having two good chances, while Romulo struck the post at the other end. Baumgartner ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mikel Brown Jr. is still getting back in rhythm for No. 24 Louisville after lengthy injury absence
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — The shots haven’t been falling consistently for Louisville’s Mikel Brown Jr. since his return from a lengthy injury absence. The good news? Confidence isn’t a problem. The freshman considered a high-end NBA prospect enters Monday’s visit from N.C. State still working his way back to full speed for the 24th-ranked Cardinals ... Read More »
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