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Colts give injury-plagued QB Anthony Richardson permission to seek trade, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts have given quarterback Anthony Richardson permission to find a trade partner, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person requested anonymity because no formal announcement is expected. Indy believed Richardson could become its long-time franchise quarterback when it drafted him with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA fines Anthony Edwards $25,000 for throwing a ball into the stands after the halftime buzzer
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Thursday for “throwing the game ball with force into the spectator stands,” the league announced. The incident occurred at halftime of Minnesota’s victory at Portland on Tuesday. After a missed shot by the Trail Blazers as the buzzer sounded, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brentford head coach Keith Andrews agrees new deal to stay at Premier League club to 2032
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Brentford head coach Keith Andrews has signed a new contract to keep him at the Premier League club until 2032. The 45-year-old Andrews took on his first head coach role when he signed a three-year deal in June last year to replace Thomas Frank, who departed for Tottenham, and the Irishman has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cuba says 8 World Baseball Classic delegation members denied US visas
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
Eight members of Cuba’s delegation were denied visas to the United States for the World Baseball Classic, the Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation (FCBS) said Thursday. Cuba is set to play against Puerto Rico, Colombia, Panama and Canada in San Juan, Puerto Rico, during pool play of the WBC, which is scheduled from March 5-17. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stuttgart advances in Europa League despite losing to Celtic in 2nd leg. Fireworks at Forest
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
Stuttgart reached the round of 16 of the Europa League despite its second-leg 1-0 home loss to Celtic on Thursday in the knockout round playoffs. Stuttgart, which is currently fourth in the Bundesliga, advanced 4-2 on aggregate after winning the first leg 4-1 in Glasgow. Celtic restored some pride with Luke McCowan putting the visitors ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian defensive lineman Mesidor projected to go in first round of ’26 NFL draft
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
Ottawa native Akheem Mesidor, a defensive lineman at Miami, is projected as a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft. Five Canadians have been taken in the first round of the draft. Some facts: 1986 — Mike Schad, OL. Queen’s, No. 23 overall by Los Angeles Rams. Schad, of Belleville, Ont., is not only the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian says NFL team that drafts him will reap benefits on and off the field
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
Akheem Mesidor feels any NFL team drafting him will get the total package. “On the field they’re going to get a relentless player, somebody who has a deep bag in rushing the passer,” Mesidor told reporters at the NFL combine in Indianapolis “Also, on first and second down (someone) who can set the edge. “Off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles catcher and top prospect Samuel Basallo exits spring training game after play at plate
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Baltimore Orioles top prospect Samuel Basallo left a game Thursday because of right side abdominal discomfort after the catcher made a sweeping tag for an out at the plate. Basallo, whose $67 million, eight-year contract starts this season, took a relay throw and lunged to tag out Detroit’s Matt Vierling, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as ‘clearly fake’ after anti-Canada slur
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — American hockey player Brady Tkachuk said Thursday that he did not appreciate a doctored TikTok video shared by the White House that made it look like he was disparaging Canadians after winning Olympic gold, calling it fake and something he would never say. The video includes fabricated audio of Tkachuk referring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NCAA rules panel proposes letting player ejected for targeting in 2nd half to play entire next game
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Division I football rules makers have proposed a one-year trial rule allowing a player disqualified for targeting for the first time to play in his team’s next game regardless of which half the penalty was assessed, the NCAA announced Thursday. Currently, players disqualified for targeting must miss the rest of the game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A capsule look at the 2026 Canadian men’s curling championship field
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
A capsule look at the field for the 2026 Canadian men’s curling championship, Feb. 27 to March 8 in St. John’s, N.L. (lineups include alternate): POOL A Canada Brad Jacobs, Marc Kennedy, Brett Gallant, Ben Hebert, Mike Caione. The Glencoe Club, Calgary. Defending champions coming off an Olympic gold medal in Cortina, Italy. — Newfoundland ... Read More »
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