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Canada’s McMorris takes nasty fall and is stretchered off in pre-Olympic snowboard training
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
LIVIGNO, Italy (AP) — Canada’s three-time Olympic bronze-medal snowboarder Mark McMorris crashed Wednesday night during big air training for the Milan Cortina Games and had to be taken off the course on a stretcher. The 32-year-old McMorris, making his fourth appearance at the Olympics, was getting ready for Thursday night’s qualifying, set for about 24 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College football’s February signing period is quiet for most schools. Penn State is an exception
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
College football’s February signing period is pretty much an afterthought for most schools nowadays, but it meant plenty to new Penn State coach Matt Campbell. Penn State signed only two high school recruits during the December signing period because the Nittany Lions hadn’t yet hired Campbell away from Iowa State. That left Campbell quite busy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patrick Mahomes’ father arrested after authorities say he violated DWI probation
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
TYLER, Texas (AP) — The father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been arrested in Texas after authorities said he violated his probation from a conviction for driving while intoxicated. Patrick “Pat” Mahomes Sr., 55, was arrested Tuesday during a meeting with his probation officer after a warrant was obtained for a probation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Right-hander Mike Clevinger agrees to minor league contract with Pittsburgh Pirates
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Right-hander Mike Clevinger agreed Wednesday to a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates and will attend big league spring training camp. The 35-year-old is 60-44 with a 3.55 ERA across nine seasons with Cleveland, San Diego and the Chicago White Sox. Clevinger has dealt with injuries in recent seasons and struggled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Report: Raptors avoid luxury tax with three-team deal for veteran guard Chris Paul
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have made a deal ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline to avoid the league’s luxury tax. Veteran point guard Chris Paul was traded to Toronto in a multi-team deal also involving the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Clippers, according to media reports. Toronto is sending Ochai Agbaji, a 2032 Raptors ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Injured Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones suspended 20 games by the NHL for violating PED policy
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL suspended injured Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones for 20 games on Wednesday for violating the terms of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program. Jones, 28, is in his first season with the Penguins. The club placed him on injured reserve in late October with a foot injury, then assigned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran Olympics broadcaster to replace Savannah Guthrie as co-host
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
With the search for “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother continuing, NBC says that veteran Olympics broadcaster Mary Carillo will replace Guthrie as co-host on Friday’s telecast of the opening ceremonies for the Winter Games. The mystery of Nancy Guthrie’s disappearanc e — investigators believe she was taken from her Arizona home against her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Devils acquire Nick Bjugstad in a trade with the Blues before the NHL’s Olympic roster freeze
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils acquired forward Nick Bjugstad in a trade with the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday that was completed just before the Olympic roster freeze. They sent a conditional fourth-round pick and minor-leaguer Thomas Bordeleau for Bjugstad. It will be the last of the three fourth-rounders New Jersey currently ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes has been suspended 1 game for pushing Wizards mascot ‘G-Wiz’
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes received a one-game suspension on Wednesday for pushing the Washington Wizards’ mascot before a game last week. Hayes pushed the mascot “G-Wiz” during pre-game introductions ahead of the Lakers’ 142-111 win on Friday. Hayes had 10 points, three rebounds, an assist and a steal off the bench. He will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pakistani PM says boycott of T20 World Cup game against India is to show solidarity with Bangladesh
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s decision to boycott its match against India at cricket’s T20 World Cup was a way of showing solidarity with Bangladesh after it was ousted from the tournament, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Wednesday. Bangladesh was replaced by Scotland after refusing to play in India, which is co-hosting the tournament with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former All-Star outfielder Austin Hays finalizes $6 million, 1-year deal with White Sox
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Former All-Star outfielder Austin Hays and the Chicago White Sox finalized a $6 million, one-year contract on Wednesday. Hays will have a $5 million salary this season, and the contract includes an $8 million mutual option for 2027 with a $1 million buyout. To make room for him on the 40-man roster, ... Read More »
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