National Sports
Rayo Vallecano’s game against Oviedo postponed due to unsafe playing conditions
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Rayo Vallecano’s home match against Oviedo in the Spanish league on Saturday was postponed on short notice because of safety concerns over the field at Vallecas Stadium. The Spanish league said the decision, which was made just hours before the scheduled kickoff early Saturday afternoon in Madrid, was intended to “ensure the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barcelona is the latest top soccer team to abandon European Super League project
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
Barcelona has become the latest soccer club to cut ties with a proposed breakaway European Super League. Barcelona, along with Real Madrid, had at one point been leading the fight to get a rival competition to the Champions League off the ground. But in a short statement on Saturday, Barcelona officially confirmed it would no ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City of Regina urged to promote connections it has to TV hit ‘Heated Rivalry’
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
REGINA — Some residents of Saskatchewan’s capital are hoping their city can jump on the “Heated Rivalry” bandwagon, arguing Regina has skin in the game to make hay from the hit series. While the book that inspired the Crave TV production has got locals buzzing — including unlimited digital downloads at the library and a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flag football’s growth only increases NFL’s popularity globally
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Dak Prescott snapping the ball to Jalen Hurts is a play that can only be witnessed at the Pro Bowl Games, the centerpiece for the NFL’s push to grow flag football on the biggest stage this week at the Super Bowl. Prescott wasn’t just filling in at center, though. He quickly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pakistan escapes with 3-wicket win against Netherlands in T20 World Cup opener
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Faheem Ashraf’s late assault rescued Pakistan in a thrilling three-wicket win against the Netherlands with three balls remaining in the opening game of cricket’s T20 World Cup on Saturday. Pakistan can ill afford to lose points in any of the Group A games it plays after announcing it would boycott ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s women’s hockey team set to open Olympic defence; Weidemann eyes podium
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
MILAN — Day 1 at the Milan Cortina Olympics features Canada’s women’s hockey team scheduled to open its gold-medal defence against Switzerland, after its original opener against Finland was postponed. But in concerning news, Switzerland’s team was isolating in Milan on Friday after one player was diagnosed with norovirus, the same stomach illness that forced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 22 St. John’s makes Big East statement, ending 18-game win streak for third-ranked UConn
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — With an impressive performance at a pulsating Madison Square Garden, No. 22 St. John’s showed everyone that third-ranked UConn has a legitimate challenger in the Big East this season. Zuby Ejiofor had 21 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as the Red Storm powered past the Huskies 81-72 on Friday night, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pakistan bowls first against Netherlands in T20 World Cup opener
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Pakistan, at the center of a boycott controversy that has overshadowed the lead up to the T20 World Cup, has won the toss and elected to field against the Netherlands in the tournament’s opening game on Saturday. The Pakistan government has instructed its national team to boycott its Feb. 15 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diallo upset as Brazil, Canada split Davis Cup qualifier opening matches
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
VANCOUVER — He expected a dogfight, but Gabriel Diallo didn’t think he would be the one bitten. The 24-year-old from Montreal, ranked 39th in the world, lost to No. 253-ranked Gustavo Heide 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-7 (3) as Canada split its opening singles matches against Brazil in Friday’s first round of Davis Cup Qualifiers. In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kawhi Leonard’s 31 points lift Clippers over Kings, handing Sacramento 11th straight loss
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points, grabbed nine rebounds and had seven assists to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 114-111 victory over Sacramento on Friday night, sending the Kings to their 11th straight loss. John Collins added 22 points and Brook Lopez and Kris Dunn each had 15 for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: The week in sports photos
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
Here’s a look at some of this week’s top sports photos as selected by editors. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 7, 2026. The Canadian Press... Read More »
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