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Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson and Angels pitcher Reid Detmers go to salary arbitration
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Catcher Tyler Stephenson argued his salary arbitration case against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday and left-hander Reid Detmers had his hearing with the Los Angeles Angels. Stephenson asked for $6.8 million while the Reds argued for $6.55 million in a hearing before Josh Gordon, Allen Ponak and Chris Cameron. Detmers argued ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pitino climbs career wins list as No. 17 St. John’s fends off Xavier 87-82 in overtime
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Zuby Ejiofor scored six of his 25 points in overtime and No. 17 St. John’s outlasted pesky Xavier 87-82 on Monday night at Madison Square Garden for its 10th consecutive victory. With his 904th career win on the court, Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino passed Roy Williams for third place ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson misses matchup against No. 1 Arizona due to flu-like symptoms
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson was a late scratch for the No. 9 Jayhawks for Monday night’s matchup against No. 1 Arizona due to flu-like symptoms. Peterson has been an inconsistent presence for the Jayhawks (18-5, 8-2 Big 12), previously missing 10 games while dealing with hamstring, calf and ankle issues. When ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fight between Pistons and Hornets results in four players being ejected
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A fight broke out between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets in the third quarter of Monday night’s game, and four players were ejected. Charlotte’s Moussa Diabate and Miles Bridges were tossed, along with Detroit’s Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart. Duren had the ball and was driving toward the basket with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Injured Warriors star Stephen Curry to sit out All-Star Game with lingering right knee injury
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry will sit out the All-Star Game in Los Angeles because of his troublesome right knee that sidelined the Golden State Warriors star for a fourth straight game Monday night against Memphis. Coach Steve Kerr announced before the game that Curry also wouldn’t play Wednesday at home against San Antonio ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tracy Scroggins, who had 60 1/2 sacks in 10 seasons for the Lions, dies at 56
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Tracy Scroggins, who had 60 1/2 sacks in 10 seasons as a playmaking defensive end for the Detroit Lions, has died. He was 56. The Lions announced Scroggins’ death on Monday. A cause of death was not provided. Since sacks became an official stat in 1982, just Robert Porcher and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!49ers DL Keion White undergoes surgery after being shot in ankle in San Francisco
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Keion White underwent surgery after being shot in the ankle early Monday morning. The shooting happened hours after the end of the Super Bowl that was played at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. “Keion White was a victim of a shooting and sustained a bullet wound ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Warriors star Jimmy Butler undergoes right knee surgery to repair anterior cruciate ligament
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Golden State Warriors guard Jimmy Butler underwent right knee surgery Monday for his torn anterior cruciate ligament, an injury that ended his season last month. The surgery was performed by Dr. Bert Mandelbaum in Los Angeles, and the team said he would begin a rehabilitation program immediately with an update on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Injury-depleted Pacers suffer another big blow as Johnny Furphy tears ACL in right knee
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The injury-depleted Indiana Pacers have been dealt another blow, announcing Monday that second-year forward Johnny Furphy is expected to miss the rest of this season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. Furphy was hurt during the third quarter of Sunday’s 122-104 loss at Toronto. Team officials issued a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coby White says he figured he was ‘next on the chopping block’ in Chicago, thrilled to return home
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Coby White said he wasn’t surprised when Chicago Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas informed him last week the team was trading him after seven seasons. White said the writing was on the wall in Chicago after the Bulls dealt Nikola Vucevic and Kevin Huerter leading up to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Despite Super Bowl loss, Patriots believe they have the ability to return and win more titles
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
Just as New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel had done throughout his team’s surprise run to the NFL’s biggest stage, he made sure he was the first person to offer hugs to his players as they exited the field following Sunday’s Super Bowl loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Yes, the Patriots fell short of capturing ... Read More »
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