National Sports
New face for France as center Brau-Boirie set for test debut vs. Wales in Six Nations
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Fabien Brau-Boirie will make his test debut at center for defending champion France against struggling Wales in the Six Nations on Sunday. The 20-year-old lines up in midfield with his Pau clubmate Émilien Gailleton. They have helped Pau into second place in the French Top 14. “Brau-Boirie has been with us for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Canada’s Eliot Grondin wins silver in men’s snowboard cross
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
Canada’s Eliot Grondin has won a silver medal in the men’s snowboard cross at the Milan Cortina Olympics. The 24-year-old finished just behind Austria’s Alessandro Haemmerle to claim his third Olympic medal. More to come. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giannis Antetokounmpo goes from candy fan to candy man with his own line of gummies
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
TORONTO (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo has gone from candy fan to a candy man, with a new line of gummies that even features his face. The Milwaukee Bucks All-Star unveiled the Giannis FR34K Gummies on Thursday, saying he realized a dream with their release. “This is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Historic cricket win for Italy at T20 World Cup and Sri Lanka eases past Oman
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
MUMBAI, India (AP) — Italy earned a momentous maiden cricket win at the T20 World Cup when it stunned Nepal by 10 wickets on Thursday. Brothers Anthony and Justin Mosca sealed the victory with an unbeaten stand for 124-0 after Nepal was bowled out for 123 at iconic Wankhede Stadium. Italy’s first win in only ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kingsbury wins silver in moguls; Crosby leads Canada into men’s hockey opener
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
MILAN — Canada has hit the podium for its fifth medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Day 6, as freestyle skiing star Mikael Kingsbury missed out on gold in the narrowest of fashions while claiming silver in men’s moguls. Kingsbury, 33, from Deux-Montagnes, Que., matched the exact score of Australia’s Cooper Woods of 83.71 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe says he’s sorry if some offended by anti-immigrant comments
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe said Thursday that he’s sorry if some have been offended by anti-immigrant comments. The billionaire co-owner of Manchester United faced criticism by both political leaders and fans after he said the U.K. had been “colonized’’ by immigrants. Ratcliffe, the founder and chairman of chemicals maker Ineos, is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marseille is sinking and PSG has only Lens as a serious title rival in Ligue 1
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — With Marseille all but eliminated from the Ligue 1 title race and reeling from another managerial change, Lens remains the only credible challenger to Paris Saint-Germain. Lens is two points behind PSG in second place and showing no sign of faltering heading into the 22nd round. Marseille’s chronic inconsistency has seen it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Canada’s Mikael Kingsbury wins Olympic silver in men’s moguls
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
LIVIGNO — Canadian freestyle ski star Mikael Kingsbury has won a silver medal in the men’s moguls event at the Milan Cortina Olympics. The 33-year-old from Deux-Montagnes, Que. sailed to his fourth Olympic medal, just behind Australia’s Cooper Woods. More to come. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bundesliga referees and VAR under scrutiny as frustration over mistakes grows
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s referees are under scrutiny after a plethora of questionable decisions and incorrect calls compounded by anger over the video assistant referees’ failure to correct them. It’s leading to widespread frustration among players and coaches, while fans’ patience is tested by lengthy VAR checks that don’t always bring clarity, or contentious calls ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Infantino and Ceferin call agreement to formally end Super League as a victory for soccer
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised the agreement to formally end the divisive Super League project and said, “Football wins when we unite.” UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin also hailed the consensus as a victory for soccer. Their comments came during the 50th UEFA Congress in Belgium on Thursday, a day after Super League’s end was signaled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crosby leads Canada into men’s hockey opener with gold in play beyond the rink
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
MILAN — Canadian hockey commands the spotlight on Day 6 at the Milan Cortina Olympics, as the men open their tournament and the women look to regroup on a day that could also see Canada strike gold on the slopes and short-track oval. The men’s hockey team opens against Czechia in Milan as NHL players ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!
