February 8th, 2026

National Sports

Super Bowl ads try to overcome tough times with health, caring and the usual laughs

By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026

At a difficult time for America, Super Bowl advertisers ask viewers to take care of themselves and others — and maybe even crack a smile. Ring shows how neighbors can use their doorbell cameras to find lost pets. A Budweiser Clydesdale protects a bald eagle chick from the rain. Novartis touts a blood test that ... Read More »

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England survives scare against Nepal, New Zealand thumps Afghanistan at the T20 World Cup

By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026

MUMBAI, India (AP) — Lokesh Bam’s sensational 39 not out off 20 balls went in vain as England survived a massive scare against Nepal in Group C to kick off its T20 World Cup campaign in Mumbai on Sunday. Sam Curran held his nerve at the iconic Wankhede Stadium and defended 10 off the last ... Read More »

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Canada curlers fight to stay alive as Vonn crashes at Milan Cortina Games

By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026

MILAN — Canada’s mixed doubles curling team plays two round-robin games today, needing victories to keep its medal-round hopes alive as the Milan Cortina Olympics continue on Day 2. Brett Gallant and Jocelyn Peterman, a husband-and-wife team from Chestermere, Alta., face Sweden and South Korea in Cortina after three straight losses dropped them to 3-3, ... Read More »

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The ball bounced Castle’s way for a career-high 40 points in triple-double in Spurs’ win over Mavs

By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Stephon Castle attacked the rim knowing he needed just one more basket for the first 40-point game of his two-year NBA career. The game came so easily to the San Antonio Spurs guard on Saturday night, it was fitting that a missed shot caromed directly to him for his final two ... Read More »

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Lindsey Vonn crashes in women’s downhill at Milan Cortina Olympics

By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Lindsey Vonn crashes in women’s downhill at Milan Cortina Olympics. The Associated Press... Read More »

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Drake Maye and the Patriots take on Sam Darnold and the Seahawks in Super Bowl 60

By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — It’s almost time to crown an NFL champion. After two weeks of hype and anticipation, the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will face off in Super Bowl 60 at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday. Will Drake Maye and the Patriots (17-3) capture their seventh Lombardi Trophy? Or will Sam Darnold ... Read More »

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South Africa’s thrilling win over Fiji in Perth sevens final ends nine-year drought

By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026

PERTH, Australia (AP) — South Africa won the Australian stopover in the sevens world series for the first time in nine years after topping Fiji 21-19 in the Perth final on Sunday. It took a phenomenal second try by Ryan Oosthuizen, who crashed past four Fijians, to tie the score at 19 that was then ... Read More »

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New Zealand cruises to five-wicket win over Afghanistan at T20 World Cup

By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026

CHENNAI, India (AP) — New Zealand avenged its loss to Afghanistan two years ago with a thumping five-wicket win at the T20 World Cup on Sunday. In what is expected to shape up as the toughest group in the tournament with 2024 finalist South Africa also in Group D, New Zealand cruised to 183-5 – ... Read More »

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Canada curlers fight to stay alive as Vonn headlines downhill at Milan Cortina Games

By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026

MILAN — Canada’s mixed doubles curling team plays two round-robin games today, needing victories to keep its medal-round hopes alive as the Milan Cortina Olympics continue on Day 2. Brett Gallant and Jocelyn Peterman, a husband-and-wife team from Chestermere, Alta., face Sweden and South Korea after three straight losses dropped them to 3-3, tied for ... Read More »

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Isaac Johnson scores 20 to help Hawaii hold on for 72-67 victory over UC San Diego

By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026

HONOLULU (AP) — Isaac Johnson scored 20 points to help Hawaii hold on for a 72-67 victory over UC San Diego on Saturday night. Johnson made 8 of 14 shots with two 3-pointers for the Rainbow Warriors (17-5, 9-3 Big West Conference). He added nine rebounds. Isaac Finlinson had 15 points and reserve Gytis Nemeiksa ... Read More »

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Trio of Gaels lead Saint Mary’s to 79-54 romp over San Francisco

By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026

MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — Paulius Murauskas scored 20 points and Andrew McKeever and Joshua Dent posted double-doubles as Saint Mary’s rolled to a 79-54 victory over San Francisco on Saturday night. Murauskas made 9 of 18 shots with two 3-pointers, adding eight rebounds and four assists for the Gaels (20-4, 9-2 West Coast Conference). McKeever ... Read More »

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