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Tarik Skubal goes to arbitration with Tigers, asking for record $32 million instead of $19 million
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal went to a record-setting salary arbitration hearing Wednesday, with the left-hander asking for $32 million and the Detroit Tigers offering $19 million. A decision by Jeanne Charles, Walt De Treux and Allen Ponak is expected Thursday. Toronto first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Diamondbacks Gold Glove and Silver Slugger winner David Peralta retires after 11-year career
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
David Peralta, who hit .278 in an 11-year big league career that included nine seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks, announced his retirement on Wednesday. Peralta, 38, did not play in 2025 and posted his decision to retire on social media. “Thank you to the Arizona Diamondbacks organization for making my dreams come true, believing in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brazil forward Endrick scores again as Lyon reaches French Cup quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Endrick made it five goals in five games as Lyon beat Laval 2-0 to reach the French Cup quarterfinals on Wednesday. The Brazil striker picked up a loose ball near the penalty area following a driving run from midfielder Pavel Šulc, skipped effortlessly past one defender and unleashed a powerful left-footed shot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pat Knight, son of 3-time national championship-winning coach, resigns as coach at NAIA Marian
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pat Knight, the son of the late Bob Knight, has resigned as coach of the Marian Knights men’s basketball team after refusing to comply with an administrator’s demand he fire someone on his staff. Knight did not name the staff member but told The Indianapolis Star he did not intend to fire ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hornets bringing Coby White back home to North Carolina in trade with Bulls, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets are bringing Coby White back home to North Carolina, where he is the state’s career high school scoring leader and played for the Tar Heels. The Hornets agreed to acquire White from the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Berry and Cindric secure final spots in NASCAR’s Clash after thrilling last chance heat
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
Josh Berry and Austin Cindric claimed the final two spots in NASCAR’s preseason exhibition race by finishing 1-2 in the last chance qualifying heat at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem. The Clash was originally scheduled for Sunday and twice postponed because of a snowstorm that blanketed North Carolina and pushed the non-points event to Wednesday. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bonny and Diouf both score as Inter Milan beats Torino 2-1 to reach Italian Cup semifinals
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
MONZA, Italy (AP) — Inter Milan reached the Italian Cup semifinals after beating Torino 2-1 on Wednesday with French players Ange-Yoan Bonny and Andy Diouf both scoring. A close-range header from Bonny put Inter in the 35th minute and Diouf doubled the Nerazzurri’s lead moments into the second half. Croatian striker Sandro Kulenovic pulled a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McMorris crash overshadows Canada’s opening curling win at Winter Olympics
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO — Canada opened competition at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on Wednesday with a win in mixed doubles curling, while concern grew after snowboarder Mark McMorris crashed during big air training in Livigno. McMorris was taken off the big air course on a stretcher Wednesday night following the crash. Officials from Canada’s snowboard ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man City beats Newcastle 3-1 to advance to English League Cup final
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — It’s Manchester City vs. Arsenal in the English League Cup final. The current top two in the Premier League will go head-to-head at Wembley Stadium next month after City beat Newcastle 3-1 on Wednesday to complete a 5-1 win on aggregate in the semifinals. Both City and Arsenal are still in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steelers hire Vikings assistant Brian Angelichio as offensive coordinator
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike McCarthy hired former Minnesota Vikings assistant Brian Angelichio on Wednesday to serve as Pittsburgh’s offensive coordinator. Angelichio spent the past four seasons as the tight ends coach/passing game coordinator in Minnesota. The hiring is a reunion for McCarthy and Angelichio. Angelichio spent three seasons as the tight ends ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cotton Bowl president Rick Baker is retiring after 38 years
By Canadian Press on February 4th, 2026
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cotton Bowl president and CEO Rick Baker announced Wednesday he is retiring after 38 years with the organization that operates the College Football Playoff game played in North Texas. His retirement is effective April 30. Baker first joined the Cotton Bowl Athletic Association as director of marketing in 1988. He was ... Read More »
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