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Nkunku and Rabiot shine as AC Milan closes gap on Inter with 3-0 win over Bologna
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
BOLOGNA, Italy (AP) — AC Milan extended its unbeaten Serie A run to 22 matches and kept the pressure on leader Inter Milan after a 3-0 win at Bologna on Tuesday, with French players Christopher Nkunku and Adrien Rabiot shining. After a 1-1 draw with Roma, AC Milan got back to winning ways to move ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers bring back Mike Siani, designate Andy Ibáñez for assignment
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed outfielder Mike Siani off waivers from the New York Yankees and designated infielder Andy Ibáñez for assignment on Tuesday. Siani returned to the Dodgers after being designated for assignment last month. The 26-year-old played in 19 games for the St. Louis Cardinals last season, hitting .235 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diamondbacks, veteran slugger Carlos Santana agree to $2 million, 1-year deal, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks and first baseman Carlos Santana are in agreement on a $2 million, one-year contract, a person with knowledge of the deal said on Tuesday, giving the team a veteran slugger who can help the middle of the order. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bayer Leverkusen beats St. Pauli to reach German Cup semifinals
By Canadian Press on February 3rd, 2026
LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen reached the German Cup semifinals for the third straight season after beating St. Pauli 3-0 on Tuesday. Martin Terrier scored from the edge of the area in the 32nd minute, Patrik Schick volleyed home at the back post to double the lead in the 63rd and Jonas Hofmann added ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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