• February 1, 2026

    Red Sox trade Jordan Hicks, David Sandlin to White Sox

    Red Sox trade Jordan Hicks, David Sandlin to White Sox

     Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon | The Athletic The payroll flexibility the Chicago White Sox created by trading outfielder Luis Robert Jr. continued to pay dividends on Sunday, with the White Sox taking on a chunk of right-hander Jordan Hicks’ remaining salary to acquire a pitching prospect they liked from the Boston Red Sox. The deal, according… Continue reading

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  • February 1, 2026

    Chicago White Sox agree to one-year, $6 million contract with veteran OF Austin Hays

    Chicago White Sox agree to one-year, $6 million contract with veteran OF Austin Hays

    Tony Marchese | On Tap Sports Net The Chicago White Sox have agreed to a one-year contract with veteran outfielder Austin Hays, according tomultiple reports on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The deal is worth $6 million overall, structured as $5 million in 2026 salary plus a $1 million buyout on a mutual option for 2027, with… Continue reading

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  • February 1, 2026

    H.S. Regional Dual Assignments Posted

    H.S. Regional Dual Assignments Posted

    Sites and assignments for wrestling’s 2026 regional dual team tournaments are now available for all three classifications. Regional duals for all three classes are scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3. The top eight teams in each class qualify for the State Dual Team Tournament, set for Saturday, Feb. 7 at Xtream Arena in… Continue reading

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  • February 1, 2026

    Arianna Jackson guides Iowa State women’s basketball to win over UCF

    Arianna Jackson guides Iowa State women’s basketball to win over UCF

    Iowa State Cyclones’ guard Arianna Jackson (2) takes a three-point shot over UCF Knights’ guard Samari Bankhead (1) during the third quarter in the Big-12 women’s basketball on Jan. 31, 2026, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.(Photo: Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune) Tommy Birch | Des Moines Register AMES – When Iowa State women’s basketball coach Bill Fennelly walked… Continue reading

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    basketball, ncaa, sports
  • February 1, 2026

    Hornseth’s 21 lead Northern Iowa past Evansville 71-55

    Hornseth’s 21 lead Northern Iowa past Evansville 71-55

    UNI closes out January with double-digit win against Purple Aces. CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Will Hornseth’s 21 points helped Northern Iowa defeat Evansville 71-55 on Saturday. Hornseth shot 10 of 12 from the field for the Panthers (14-9, 6-6 Missouri Valley Conference). Trey Campbell added 12 points while shooting 5 of 8, including 2… Continue reading

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    basketball, sports
  • February 1, 2026

    Huibregtse scores 29 in Bradley’s 87-73 win against Drake

    Huibregtse scores 29 in Bradley’s 87-73 win against Drake

    Despite 32 points from Quinn, Drake falls to rival Bradley at home DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Alex Huibregtse had 29 points in Bradley’s 87-73 win over Drake on Saturday. Huibregtse went 10 of 14 from the field (9 for 10 from 3-point range) for the Braves (15-8, 8-4 Missouri Valley Conference). Kai Yu scored… Continue reading

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