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Timeline of charges, deportation for trucker who caused deadly Humboldt Broncos crash
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
The truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash has lost his bid to stay in Canada as a refugee. Lawyer Michael Greene says his client, Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, learned of the ruling Wednesday and they plan to ask for a deferral of his deportation to India while another application is being considered. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patriots QB Drake Maye credits his success partly to competing with his brothers at a young age
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — When Drake Maye thinks about what it took for him to make it to the Super Bowl in just his second NFL season, his mind drifts to some of the stiffest competitions he’s ever faced. “I just think every two-on-two basketball (game) in the backyard probably prepared me for this,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liam Draxl to open Canada’s Davis Cup qualifiers first-round match against Brazil
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
VANCOUVER — Playing the opening match gives Liam Draxl the opportunity to start Canada off on the right foot against Brazil when the Davis Cup Qualifiers first round begins Friday. Draxl, ranked 145th in the world, faces Joao Lucas Reis da Silva, ranked No. 207, in the first singles match. “I’m just looking forward to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Antetokounmpo remains with Bucks as an extremely hectic NBA trade deadline passes
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
Giannis Antetokounmpo remained with the Milwaukee Bucks while plenty of other players changed addresses as the NBA trade deadline passed Thursday. An extremely busy deadline, at that: There were 28 trades made in the week leading up to the deadline, the most that the NBA has seen in over that timeframe in the last 20 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada-Finland hockey postponed, McMorris misses big air qualifying at Winter Games
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
MILAN — The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics have yet to officially open, but Canada is already dealing with setbacks. Canada’s opening women’s hockey game against Finland was postponed Thursday due to illness while snowboarder Mark McMorris pulled out of the big air preliminaries after a training crash on Wednesday. The women’s hockey opener in Milan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Enciso scores twice as Strasbourg beats Monaco 3-1 to reach French Cup quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Paraguay midfielder Julio Enciso scored twice as Strasbourg beat Monaco 3-1 at home to reach the French Cup quarterfinals on Thursday. Winger Martial Godo put Strasbourg ahead in the seventh minute to quickly end Monaco’s bid for a fourth straight clean sheet. Enciso struck twice in quick succession in the second half ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps signing new one-year lease at B.C. Place: CEO
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps are staying at B.C. Place — at least for 2026. Whitecaps CEO and sporting director Axel Schuster revealed Thursday the club has come to a new lease agreement with the provincial Crown corporation that owns and operates the stadium. Lawyers for both the Major League Soccer team and PavCo are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trail Blazers’ Scoot Henderson will make his season debut Friday against Grizzlies
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson is set to make his season debut Friday after recovering from a torn left hamstring. Trail Blazers interim head coach Tiago Splitter told reporters, including The Oregonian, on Thursday that Henderson would play Friday when Portland hosts the Memphis Grizzlies. Henderson, 22, tore his left ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BYU athletic director confident Big 12 schools serious about stopping fan chants targeting Mormons
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
A BYU team was the target of a derogatory chant in an opponent’s venue for at least the fourth time in a year, and the Big 12 again announced the conference would look into the matter and the home team offered an apology. BYU athletic director Brian Santiago wants to break the cycle. “What we’re ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles acquire versatile Blaze Alexander from D-backs in exchange for 3 players
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles acquired utility player Blaze Alexander in a trade on Thursday with the Arizona Diamondbacks, who received reliever Kade Strowd and minor leaguers Wellington Aracena and José Mejia. The 26-year-old Alexander is an athletic player who has played third base, shortstop, second base, left field and center field for the Diamondbacks over the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!France begins Six Nations title defense with five-try pounding of Ireland in 36-14 win
By Canadian Press on February 5th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — France began its Six Nations title defense with five tries and a bonus point after a dominant 36-14 win against Ireland on Thursday. France scored a tournament-record 30 tries last year and a rout looked on the cards at a rainy Stade de France. France led 29-0 thanks to prolific left winger ... Read More »
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