National Sports
Ronaldo misses Al-Nassr match amid reports of strike over lack of transfer activity
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo was absent from Al-Nassr’s Saudi Pro League match against Al Riyadh on Monday amid reports he is on strike over the club’s lack of transfer activity. Portuguese media outlet A Bola reported that the five-time Ballon d’Or winner is unhappy that Al-Nassr, which is backed by Saudi Arabia’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL to play first regular-season game in France with Saints in 2026
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The NFL will play its first regular-season game ever in France next season with the New Orleans Saints set to travel to Paris later this year. The league on Monday announced the plans to play a game at the Stade de France next season in addition to a multiyear deal to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!10 years of NFL Next Gen Stats has changed how the game is watched and played
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Anyone watching Caleb Williams’ desperation fourth-down touchdown pass in the divisional round knew how improbable a play it was. Quantifying that was a different story. That’s when the NFL’s Next Gen Stats stepped in. Within minutes after the 14-yard touchdown landed in Cole Kmet’s hands, the answer was all over social ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!How the Super Bowl halftime show evolved from pageantry to pop culture’s biggest stage
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Once upon a time, the Super Bowl halftime show belonged to marching bands and pageantry. But these days, it belongs to global pop stars, cinematic production and moments that ripple beyond the stadium. Over the years, the league’s brief intermission has transformed into one of entertainment’s biggest stages, hosting era-defining performances ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saskatchewan Roughriders release veteran kicker Brett Lauther
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
REGINA — The Grey Cup-champion Saskatchewan Roughriders released veteran Canadian kicker Brett Lauther on Monday. Lauther, 35, of Truro, N.S., made 39-of-54 field goal attempts last season. The 72.2 per cent success ratio was the worst of his eight-year tenure in Saskatchewan. Lauther was entering his 10th CFL season, starting his career in 2013 with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barry Trotz is retiring as Predators GM once a successor is found, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Barry Trotz is retiring as general manager of the Nashville Predators after just under three years on the job but will stay on until a successor is found, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Monday. The decision is not health-related, the person said. The person ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida State’s Gus Malzahn, who previously led Auburn and UCF, retires from coaching at age 60
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn announced his retirement from coaching Monday. The 60-year-old Malzahn spent last season with the Seminoles after serving as head coach at UCF (2021-24), Auburn (2013-2020) and Arkansas State (2012). He won the 2010 national championship as an offensive coordinator at Auburn. “After 35 years, it’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England rugby captain Maro Itoje to start the Six Nations on the bench
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
LONDON (AP) — England rugby captain Maro Itoje will begin the Six Nations tournament as a reserve. Itoje was named on the bench Monday for England’s opening game against Wales at Twickenham. When he steps on the field on Saturday, the second-row forward will take over as captain. Hooker Jamie George will lead the team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Snack like a pro on Super Bowl Sunday with Panko-crusted chicken strips and game-changing sauce
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
Sometimes a chicken nugget is just a chicken nugget. Sometimes it’s a crisp, panko-crusted strip of chicken breast with a sweet and tangy sauce. This is the latter. Super Bowl Sunday is snack time at its finest. No one is looking for fancy footwork (at least not in the food realm; we do want to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL inks new multiyear deal to play regular-season games at Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
MADRID (AP) — The NFL said Monday it will play more regular-season games in Madrid. The league announced it has reached a multiyear deal to keep playing at Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. It did not immediately say the length of the new agreement or which teams will play in 2026. The first NFL regular-season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The 49ers promote team president Al Guido to role of chief executive officer
By Canadian Press on February 2nd, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco 49ers team president Al Guido is being promoted to chief executive officer of the franchise. The 49ers announced the move on Monday at the start of the week that the team is hosting its second Super Bowl. Team owner Jed York had also previously served as the team’s CEO ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!
