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Argos release veteran linebacker Wynton McManis ahead of free agency
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
TORONTO — Wynton McManis is on the open market. The Toronto Argonauts released the veteran middle linebacker Tuesday, a week ahead of the start of CFL free agency. McManis, 31, was set to become a free agent next week. “The harsh reality of professional football is that our sport is marked by constant change,” Toronto ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL players’ union interim boss David White says players have ‘no appetite’ for an 18-game season
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Don’t add to the NFL’s regular season as well as provide well-maintained natural grass surfaces for players. That was a main message from the NFL Players Association to the league. “Our members have no appetite for an 18th game in the regular season,” NFLPA interim executive director David White said Tuesday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kevin Huerter headed to Detroit in 4-player, 3-team deal, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
The Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons got deeper Tuesday by agreeing to acquire Kevin Huerter from the Chicago Bulls as the centerpiece of a four-player, three-team deal, two people with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press. The Pistons got Huerter and Dario Saric — who was just acquired over the weekend by Chicago — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Friends fighting to bring home B.C. man after 40-metre fall from ice wall in Colorado
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
Friends of an avid adventure seeker critically injured after a 40-metre fall from a Colorado ice wall are fighting to bring him back to Canada to continue his long recovery. Vratislav (Vrato) Durech and his wife, who live in Squamish, B.C., were ice climbing in Colorado on Jan. 24 when he fell. Ever since, Durech ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All-Star infielder Isaac Paredes and Houston Astros agree to $9.35 million, 1-year contract
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — All-Star infielder Isaac Paredes and the Houston Astros avoided a salary arbitration hearing, agreeing Tuesday to a $9.35 million, one-year contract. The agreement was at the midpoint of the $9.95 million Paredes requested and the $8.75 million the team offered when the sides exchanged proposed figures on Jan. 8. The deal includes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaren Jackson Jr. headed from Memphis to Utah in 8-player deal that includes picks, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
Jaren Jackson Jr. has been traded to the Utah Jazz in what will be an eight-player, multiple-pick deal with the Memphis Grizzlies, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Jackson, Jock Landale, John Konchar and Vince Williams Jr. will be going to Utah in exchange for Georges Niang, Kyle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kyle Bradich beats Orioles in first salary arbitration this year and will earn $3.55 million
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Starting pitcher Kyle Bradish defeated the Baltimore Orioles in the first salary arbitration decision this year and will earn $3.55 million instead of the team’s offer of $2,875,000. Melinda Gordon, Chris Cameron and Steve Raymond issued their decision Tuesday, a day after hearing arguments. A 29-year-old right-hander, Bradish returned to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Northwestern will open its new stadium under Friday night lights against Penn State on Oct. 2
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern will open its new stadium under the Friday night lights against Penn State on Oct. 2 after playing two more games on the lakefront next season, the school announced Tuesday. The Wildcats will host South Dakota State on Sept. 5 and Colorado two weeks later while construction on Ryan Field ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PavCo willing to operate ‘at net zero’ to keep Whitecaps at BC Place: Minister
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
British Columbia’s minister of economic growth says the latest offer to keep the Vancouver Whitecaps playing at B.C. Place Stadium would see the Crown corporation that owns and operates the facility “operating at net zero.” Ravi Kahlon says PavCo makes approximately $1 million to $1.5 million in profit each year from hosting the Major League ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!367 horses nominated to compete in Triple Crown series, with trainer Todd Pletcher having 31
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A total of 367 3-year-olds have been made eligible to compete in this year’s Triple Crown series during the early nomination period. Each of the horses was nominated through a $600 payment to compete in the Kentucky Derby on May 2, Preakness at Laurel Park on May 16 and Belmont Stakes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beltrán will have Mets cap on Hall of Fame plaque, Jones gets Braves and Kent has Giants
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Carlos Beltrán will have a New York Mets cap on his Hall of Fame plaque, Andruw Jones will have an Atlanta Braves hat and Jeff Kent will have a San Francisco Giants logo. The hall announced its decisions Tuesday, two weeks after Beltrán and Jones were elected by the Baseball Writers’ ... Read More »
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