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Ousmane Dembélé comes off in first half against Monaco in Champions League playoffs
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé’s frustrating season continued when he came off with an apparent injury during the first half of the Champions League playoff against Monaco on Tuesday. Dembélé was doubtful for the game because of a leg problem and came off in the 26th minute at Stade Louis II. The Ballon d’Or winner ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tiger Woods isn’t ruling out a return to the Masters. Ryder Cup captaincy also uncertain
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tiger Woods did not rule out a return to the Masters just under two months away, even as his immediate future appears to include just about everything but golf. Woods again painted an uncertain future about when or where he plays next because of a seventh back surgery to replace a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jeff Skinner clears waivers after Sharks waive veteran forward
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Veteran forward Jeff Skinner cleared waivers Tuesday after the San Jose Sharks waived him the day before. The Sharks said it was a mutual decision to part ways. “We want to thank Jeff for his contributions to the organization, and wish him all the best,” Sharks general manager Mike Grier ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twins right-hander Pablo López has a major elbow injury that likely will need season-ending surgery
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — The Minnesota Twins suffered a major setback during their first full-squad workout, an elbow injury that likely will sideline ace Pablo López for the entire season. General manager Jeremy Zoll told reporters at the club’s spring training facility on Tuesday that López has a “significant tear” in his right ulnar ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Balogun scores after 55 seconds and then adds another for Monaco against PSG in Champions League
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
American forward Folarin Balogun took less than one minute to give Monaco the lead against Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League playoff on Tuesday, and added a second goal less than midway through the first half. There was only 55 seconds on the clock at Stade Louis II when Balogun headed in a precise cross ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. undergoes surgery to remove growth in left knee
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. underwent surgery on Tuesday to remove a growth in his left knee. The Jazz said Jackson will begin rehabilitation and be re-evaluated in four weeks to determine his recovery status. Dr. Travis Maak performed the procedure in Salt Lake City. Utah acquired Jackson from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Balogun gives Monaco the lead after 55 seconds against PSG in Champions League playoff
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
American forward Folarin Balogun took less than one minute to give Monaco the lead against Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League playoff on Tuesday. There was only 55 seconds on the clock at Stade Louis II when Balogun headed in a precise cross from the left by Aleksandr Golovin. PSG was under some pressure heading ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mexico to play Ghana, Australia and Serbia in warm-up matches ahead of World Cup
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican national team will finish its preparations for the World Cup with warm-up matches against Ghana, Australia, and Serbia, officials announced Tuesday. Mexico will face Ghana on May 22 at home and eight days later will play Australia at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. It returns to Mexico to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers long snapper Jansen returning for 18th season with the team
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — J.J. Jansen is returning for an 18th season with the Carolina Panthers. The long snapper signed a one-year contract on Tuesday with an eye toward extending his franchise record of 277 games played. Jansen, who turned 40 in January, is 27th in the NFL in games played. He can move into ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Galatasaray stuns Juventus 5-2 with four second-half goals in Champions League playoff
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
Galatasaray pushed Juventus to the brink of elimination from the Champions League in a wild 5-2 comeback win in Istanbul on Tuesday. Trailing 2-1 at halftime in the playoff match at RAMS Park, the Turkish giant powered back after the break. Noa Lang scored two of Galatasaray’s four second-half goals to stun two-time European champion ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braves give veteran Dominic Smith non-roster invite to major league camp
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) — The Atlanta Braves added veteran first baseman and outfielder Dominic Smith to their major league spring training camp on Tuesday as a non-roster invitee. Smith, 30, will provide depth behind starting first baseman Matt Olson as well as a possible option in left field or designated hitter. Smith, who played ... Read More »
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