Man United’s Jim Ratcliffe reminded of his responsibilities but no FA charges for ‘colonized’ claim
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe has been reminded of his “responsibilities as a participant in English football” after he triggered a storm of criticism for claiming Britain had been “colonized” by immigrants. But England’s Football Association will not be charging Ratcliffe over his comments, which were widely condemned by political figures, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles 3rd baseman Jordan Westburg will be out at least through April with an elbow injury
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg has a partial ligament tear in his right elbow and will be sidelined at least through April, general manager Mike Elias said Friday. Westburg already had been unable to take part in spring training after injuring his right oblique during the offseason. Elias said the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: McDavid sets points record at single Olympics with NHL players
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
MILAN — Connor McDavid set a record for most points in a single Olympic tournament involving NHL players with his 12th of the Milan Cortina Games during Canada’s semifinal against Finland. More to come. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A World Cup FanFest that had been planned near the Statue of Liberty is canceled
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York and New Jersey World Cup host committee has canceled its fan festival that had been planned to be held at Liberty State Park in Jersey City. The committee scrapped plans for the weekslong festival that would have been held about 15 miles (24 kilometers) from MetLife Stadium in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Canadian speedskater Valérie Maltais wins bronze in long-track 1,500m
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
Canadian speedskater Valérie Maltais has won a bronze medal in the women’s 1,500-metre long-track final. More to come. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australia leaves T20 World Cup after crushing Oman
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Australia crushed Oman by nine wickets in a dead rubber at the T20 World Cup on Friday, reaching its winning total with more than 10 overs remaining. Defeats against Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka had already seen the shocked Australians exit the tournament at the first stage. Adam Zampa, who went ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Dabrowski and Brazilian partner Stefani advance to doubles final in Dubai
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
DUBAI — Ottawa’s Gabriela Dabrowski is through to the final at the Dubai Championships. Dabrowski and partner Luisa Stefani of Brazil defeated Anna Danilina, of Kazakhstan, and Aleksandra Krunic, of Serbia, 4-6, 6-2, 10-6 in doubles semifinal play Friday. Dabrowski and Stefani converted four-of-nine break-point chances and won 67.5 per cent of their first-serve points. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carrick says Man United is proud of its culture after Ratcliffe’s comments
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United coach Michael Carrick said the Premier League club was proud of its culture after co-owner Jim Ratcliffe triggered a storm of criticism for claiming Britain had been “colonized” by immigrants. The British billionaire owner of petrochemicals giant INEOS later apologized that his choice of language had “offended some people.” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Canada to play for bronze after losing women’s curling semifinal
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO — Canada’s women’s curling team will play for bronze at the Milan Cortina Olympics after a 6-3 loss to Sweden in the semifinals. More to come. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran American receiver Rhymes retires after eight CFL campaigns
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
Dominique Rhymes is retiring after eight CFL seasons. The veteran American receiver confirmed his retirement to The Canadian Press on Friday. The six-foot-four, 215-pound Rhymes registered three 1,000-yard campaigns over his career in Canada. Last year, he averaged a career-best 17.7-yards per reception with the Calgary Stampeders (50 catches, 886 yards, six touchdowns) before becoming ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2-time NL manager of the year Pat Murphy agrees to contract extension with Brewers
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy has agreed to a multi-year contract extension after leading the Brewers to division titles and getting selected as NL manager of the year each of his first two seasons. Murphy’s contract had been set to expire at the end of the season if he hadn’t agreed to an extension. ... Read More »
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