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Eugenio Suárez happy to be back in Cincinnati after finalizing $15 million, 1-year contract
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
CINCINNATI (AP) — Ever since he was traded in 2022, Eugenio Suárez was hoping there was some way he could eventually return to the Cincinnati Reds. On Tuesday, the reunion became official after he passed his physical and finalized a $15 million, one-year contract that includes a 2027 mutual option. “I said at the time, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celtics adding Vucevic in trade with Bulls for Simons, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
The Boston Celtics are adding some frontline depth for the playoff run, agreeing Tuesday to acquire Nikola Vucevic from the Chicago Bulls for guard Anfernee Simons, a person with knowledge of the pending trade said. There is a package of second-round draft capital also involved in the trade, said the person, who spoke to The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bryce James, son of NBA star LeBron James, to redshirt his freshman season at top-ranked Arizona
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Bryce James, youngest son of NBA star LeBron James, is going to redshirt his freshman year at Arizona. James has yet to appear in a game for the top-ranked Wildcats this season and coach Tommy Lloyd confirmed on Tuesday the 6-foot-5 guard will redshirt. “The redshirting decision was just a long ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patriots owner Robert Kraft snubbed by Pro Football Hall of Fame, reports says
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — It appears New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft will have to wait at least another year before he can enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame. ESPN, citing multiple league sources, reported Tuesday that Kraft was not selected for entry into this year’s class, which will be announced Thursday in San ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guardiola speaks out on ‘hurt’ he feels about humanitarian tragedies around the world
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola turned a soccer news conference on Tuesday into a passionate address on the “hurt” he is feeling at seeing humanitarian tragedies around the world. Guardiola did not return to England in time for his regular pre-match media duties in the lead-up to City’s Premier League game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sam Darnold’s season as a backup with the 49ers helped him reach the Super Bowl
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — San Darnold’s NFL career had hit rock bottom when he arrived in San Francisco in 2023 after failing at two spots to live up to his high draft billing. Less than three years later, he’s ready to step on football’s biggest stage as the starting quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bryce James, son of NBA start LeBron James, to redshirt freshman season at Arizona
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Bryce James, youngest son of NBA star LeBron James, is going to redshirt his freshman year at Arizona. James has yet to appear in a game for the top-ranked Wildcats this season and coach Tommy Lloyd confirmed on Tuesday the 6-foot-5 guard will redshirt. “The redshirting decision was just a long ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mike LaFleur has learned from some of the NFL’s best coaches. Now he’ll try to turn around the Cards
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Mike LaFleur has spent more than a decade in the NFL learning from some of the best in the coaching profession. Now he’ll try to use that knowledge to turn around the Arizona Cardinals, who have usually been among the league’s worst teams over the same time period. “If it were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Todd Monken gives passionate outline of his vision as he’s introduced as the Browns’ coach
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Todd Monken was a surprise choice to become the Cleveland Browns’ head coach. In his introductory news conference on Tuesday, Monken tried to reassure those unfamiliar with his background by delivering an emotionally charged outline of his vision and philosophy. “There’s something that I’ve kind of always lived by as a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Fernandez loses to Kessler in second round of Abu Dhabi Open
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
ABU DHABI — Canada’s Leylah Fernandez was eliminated in the second round of the Abu Dhabi Open tennis tournament with a 6-3, 6-2 loss to McCartney Kessler on Tuesday. Fernandez, who was seeded sixth at the WTA 500 hard court tournament, was broken five times on 10 chances while only converting one of her six ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chris O’Leary returns to Chargers as defensive coordinator, replacing mentor Jesse Minter
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Chris O’Leary is back on familiar ground with the Los Angeles Chargers, giving him a built-in level of comfort as he takes over as defensive coordinator. He’s replacing his mentor Jesse Minter, who left to become head coach of the Baltimore Ravens last month. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” O’Leary said ... Read More »
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