National Sports
Recent runners-up Dunstone, McEwen among Draw 2 winners at Brier
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026
ST. JOHN’S — Recent runners-up Matt Dunstone and Mike McEwen continued to chase an elusive Canadian men’s curling title with wins in Draw 2 on Saturday. Dunstone’s Manitoba team, which finished second to Brad Jacobs at the Montana’s Brier in 2025 and was also second in 2023, opened its account at this year’s event with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Odum, Trouet pace Arizona State in 73-60 win over Utah
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Maurice Odum scored 15 points, Santiago Trouet recorded a double-double and Arizona State beat Utah 73-60 on Saturday to end its two-game losing streak. Trouet scored 12 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Massamaba Diop scored 14 points and reserve Anthony Johnson 13 for Arizona State (15-14, 6-10 Big 12) which shot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Notre Dame, Penn St. running back tandems share stage once again at NFL’s scouting combine
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former Notre Dame running backs Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price rekindled some fond memories at this week’s NFL’s scouting combine. They shared a room — just as they used to when they were college teammates. Only here, one of college football’s best backfield duos is no longer working in tandem. Instead, they’re ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wilkinson scores 18 off bench, Georgia beats South Carolina 87-68
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Jeremiah Wilkinson scored 18 points off the bench, and Georgia never trailed in an 87-68 senior-night win over South Carolina on Saturday. The Bulldogs (20-9, 8-8 SEC) reached the 20-win mark for the third straight season, building a 48-35 halftime lead behind hot perimeter shooting. Georgia went 10 of 17 from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Durant’s LA 2028 hopes land on Spoelstra’s desk, and the US Olympic coach is listening
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — If Kevin Durant ultimately decides to chase more Olympic gold, Erik Spoelstra seems interested in coaching him. Spoelstra, the Miami Heat coach who will lead the U.S. men’s basketball team at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, said Saturday he’s aware of Durant’s recent comments about the potential of playing for what would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A spring reset for Deion Sanders: Warren Sapp resigns, Chris Marve hired as defensive coordinator
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026
Colorado coach Deion Sanders is putting the finishing touches on his coaching-staff makeover with spring practice starting Monday. He will be without one of his good friends, too. Hall of Fame defensive lineman Warren Sapp announced his resignation to “pursue other opportunities,” the school said in a statement. “CU athletics thanks Warren for his contributions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joel Embiid to miss at least 3 games with a strained right oblique
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid will miss at least three games because of a strained right oblique, the Philadelphia 76ers said Saturday. Embiid was hurt during the 76ers’ 124-117 victory over Miami on Thursday night and the 76ers said an MRI exam Saturday revealed the injury. Embiid won’t play Sunday in Boston, then will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fleet beat the Charge 3-2 in a shootout to break a tie for the PWHL lead
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Alina Muller and Hannah Brandt scored in a shootout and the Boston Fleet beat the Ottawa Charge 3-2 on Saturday to break a tie for the PWHL lead. Muller and Abby Newhook scored in regulation, and Aerin Frankel stopped 23 shots to help Boston improve to 8-3-2-2. Muller tied it at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Balogun scores again in Monaco win and PSG extends Ligue 1 lead to 4 points
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — American forward Folarin Balogun continued his excellent run of form with another goal as Monaco defeated Angers 2-0 in Ligue 1 while Paris Saint-Germain extended its lead on Saturday. PSG was four points ahead in the table after beating Le Havre 1-0. Balogun put the host in the lead in the 57th ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brandt scores shootout winner as PWHL-leading Fleet defeat Charge 3-2
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026
OTTAWA — Hannah Brandt scored the shootout winner, and the Boston Fleet moved into sole possession of first place in the Professional Women’s Hockey League following a 3-2 shootout win over the Ottawa Charge Saturday afternoon. Abby Newhook and Alina Muller scored in regulation for the Fleet (8-3-2-2), and Aerin Frankel stopped 23 shots. Rebecca ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wendl-Arlt, Egle-Kipp win World Cup overall luge titles, Taubitz closes in on crown
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026
ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) — Tobias Wendl and Tobias Arlt of Germany clinched their seventh men’s doubles World Cup luge overall season title Saturday, while Selina Egle and Lara Kipp of Austria claimed the women’s doubles crown for the second straight season. Wendl and Arlt were third in the men’s doubles race at St. Moritz, ... Read More »
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