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Falcons face new questions about Pearce’s future with the team as pass-rush leader faces charges
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Following the arrest of James Pearce Jr. on Saturday night, the Atlanta Falcons face troubling questions about the standout rookie’s immediate and long-term future with the team. For at least the 2026 season, Pearce’s status could be jeopardized by serious legal problems. Pearce was arrested near Miami after fleeing officers and then ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stuani enters game to take late penalty and fails to score in Girona’s draw with Sevilla
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Sevilla and Girona drew 1-1 in a Spanish league game that was moved to Sunday because of bad weather, with Girona striker Cristhian Stuani entering the match just to take a late penalty kick and failing to convert it. The match was scheduled to be played on Saturday but the league put ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England survives huge scare against Nepal as T20 World Cup game goes to last ball. NZ, Sri Lanka win
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
MUMBAI, India (AP) — Lokesh Bam’s sensational 39 not out off 20 balls went in vain as England survived a massive scare against Nepal in Group C to kick off its T20 World Cup campaign with a 4-run win at Mumbai on Sunday. Sam Curran held his nerve at cricket’s iconic Wankhede Stadium and defended ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA says Sengun will be the injury replacement for Gilgeous-Alexander at the All-Star Game
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
Houston’s Alperen Sengun was added to the roster for this season’s NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, being selected as a replacement pick for Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Sengun — who becomes Turkey’s first two-time All-Star, after also being picked last season — will take Gilgeous-Alexander’s place on the World team in the Feb. 15 event ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leipzig holds on to beat Cologne 2-1 to boost Champions League qualification hopes
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
BERLIN (AP) — Christoph Baumgartner scored twice and Leipzig held on to beat Cologne 2-1 on Sunday to move fourth in the Bundesliga, a boost for its hopes of Champions League qualification. Cologne made the better start with Said El Mala having two good chances, while Romulo struck the post at the other end. Baumgartner ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mikel Brown Jr. is still getting back in rhythm for No. 24 Louisville after lengthy injury absence
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — The shots haven’t been falling consistently for Louisville’s Mikel Brown Jr. since his return from a lengthy injury absence. The good news? Confidence isn’t a problem. The freshman considered a high-end NBA prospect enters Monday’s visit from N.C. State still working his way back to full speed for the 24th-ranked Cardinals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Palace ends 12-game winless run with victory at Brighton in Premier League. Liverpool hosts Man City
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
Crystal Palace ended a 12-game winless run in all competitions by beating rival Brighton 1-0 in the Premier League on Sunday. Ismaila Sarr scored the only goal of the match at the Amex Stadium to move Palace nine points clear of the relegation zone and leapfrog Brighton into 13th place. “It was an unbelievable atmosphere ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reed wins Qatar Masters. He completes torrid Middle East swing with highest world ranking since 2021
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Patrick Reed capped off his remarkable month in the Middle East by winning the Qatar Masters on Sunday, his second European tour victory in three weeks that all but assures the former Masters champion will have a full PGA Tour card in 2027. Reed closed with a 2-under 70, turning back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!French Riviera blooper: Monaco goalie Köhn gets away with mistake against Nice. PSG faces Marseille
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Monaco got away with a second-half blunder from goalkeeper Philipp Köhn to draw 0-0 at Nice in the French Riviera derby on Sunday. Köhn stopped the ball going out for a corner but slid and mis-kicked it to attacking midfielder Sofiane Diop on the edge of the penalty area in the 72nd ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian tennis star Félix Auger-Aliassime defends Montpellier title
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
MONTPELLIER — Canadian tennis star Félix Auger-Aliassime defended his Open Occitanie title with a 6-3, 7-6 (4) win over France’s Adrian Mannarino in Sunday’s final. Auger-Aliassime scored five straight points to take the third set tiebreak, including his 13th ace of the match to go up 5-4 before winning the next two points on return. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada curlers fight to stay alive, Crosby named captain at Milan Cortina Games
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
MILAN — Canada’s mixed doubles curling team suffered a fourth straight loss and needs a victory later today to stay alive as the Milan Cortina Olympics continue on Day 2. Brett Gallant and Jocelyn Peterman, a husband-and-wife team from Chestermere, Alta., were defeated 7-6 by Sweden, dropping them to 3-4. The Canadians still have a ... Read More »
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