National Sports
Buck Martinez retiring as Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster after more than 4,000 games
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
TORONTO (AP) — Buck Martinez said Friday he is retiring as a Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster after more than 4,000 games dating to 1987. Now 77, Martinez was a catcher for the Blue Jays from 1981-86 in the final seasons of a 17-year big league career. He covered the All-Star Game and the postseason in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sonny Jurgensen, the strong-arm QB whose personality made him a beloved football figure, dies at 91
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
Sonny Jurgensen, the Hall of Fame quarterback whose strong arm, keen wit and affable personality made him one of the most beloved figures in Washington football history, has died. He was 91. While a cause was not disclosed, a Washington Commanders spokesperson confirmed Friday the team learned of Jurgensen’s death that morning from his family. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big South looking into punches thrown during Winthrop-High Point women’s basketball game
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Big South Conference said it considering disciplinary action after punches were thrown during a women’s basketball game between Winthrop and High Point. In the closing seconds of the High Point’s 88-74 win in Rock Hill, South Carolina, on Wednesday night, video shows Winthrop’s Tocarra Johnson throwing multiple punches at a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patrick Reed takes the lead in Qatar and tries to wrap up Middle East swing with another win
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Patrick Reed birdied two of his last three holes Friday for a 5-under 67, giving him a one-shot lead in the Qatar Masters as the American tries to wrap up a career-changing month in the Middle East with another victory. Reed took advantage of late scoring opportunities at Doha Golf Club. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen dies at age 91
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
Sonny Jurgensen, the Hall of Fame quarterback whose strong arm, keen wit and affable personality made him one of the most beloved figures in Washington football history, has died. He was 91. A Washington Commanders spokesperson confirmed Friday the team learned of Jurgensen’s death that morning from his family. Jurgensen arrived in Washington in 1964 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen has died at age 91
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen has died at age 91. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!They will have been to all 60 Super Bowls. This year is possibly their last
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
KENNEBUNK, Maine (AP) — It just wouldn’t feel like the Super Bowl for them if they weren’t all there. And this might be the last time they all do it. That’s what three old friends were coming to grips with just before this year’s Super Bowl. The trio of octogenarians are the only fans left ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Broadcaster Buck Martinez retires after calling over 4,000 Blue Jays games
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
TORONTO — Toronto Blue Jays announcer Buck Martinez has announced his retirement, ending a career that saw the former big-league catcher call over 4,000 Blue Jays games over four-plus decades in the booth. Martinez made the announcement in a statement Friday, saying after conversations with his wife Arlene, that it was time to pass the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez announces retirement
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
TORONTO — Longtime Toronto Blue Jays announcer Buck Martinez has announced he is retiring. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First loss in mixed-doubles curling, figure skating team sits fifth at Winter Games
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
MILAN — The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics officially get underway today with a multi-site opening ceremony spread across northern Italy. It will be an unusual opening ceremony, reflecting the most spread-out Olympics ever, with the main event in Milan and additional ceremonies and athlete parades in Predazzo, Livigno and Cortina d’Ampezzo. Moguls skier Mikaël Kingsbury, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First loss in mixed-doubles curling, figure skating team sits sixth at Winter Games
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
MILAN — The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics officially get underway today with a multi-site opening ceremony spread across northern Italy. It will be an unusual opening ceremony, reflecting the most spread-out Olympics ever, with the main event in Milan and additional ceremonies and athlete parades in Predazzo, Livigno and Cortina d’Ampezzo. Moguls skier Mikaël Kingsbury, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!
