National Sports
Photo Gallery: Canada’s Day 14 at Milan Cortina Olympics
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
The Canadians secured their spot in the men’s hockey final after battling back from a 2-0 deficit to Finland with goals from Sam Reinhart and Shea Theodore to even the score. Nathan MacKinnon scored the power-play winner late in the third period — but could only celebrate after a tense review of an offside challenge. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Donovan Mitchell scores 32 points as Cavaliers beat Hornets 118-113 for 7th straight victory
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 13 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter and the streaking Cleveland Cavaliers held off the Charlotte Hornets 118-113 on Friday night for their seventh straight victory and 12th win in 13 games. Jared Allen had 25 points and 14 rebounds and James Harden added 18 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alondes Williams has career night in the Wizards’ victory over the Pacers
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alondes Williams had career highs with 25 points and 10 rebounds in his 11th NBA game and the Washington Wizards swept a back-to-back set with the Indiana Pacers with a 131-118 victory Friday night. Sharife Cooper matched his career high with 18 points for Washington, which moved two games above Indiana at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Riviera newcomers Penge and Bridgeman share lead at Genesis
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marco Penge and Jacob Bridgeman had superb finishes at Riviera on Friday, each with a 7-under 64 that left them tied for the lead at the Genesis Invitational with Rory McIlroy right on their heels. For Scottie Scheffler, the objective was just getting to the weekend. He accomplished that by the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olivier Maxence Prosper scores 23, GG Jackson adds 20 as the Grizzlies defeat Jazz 123-114
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Olivier-Maxence Prosper scored 23 points, GG Jackson added 20, and the Memphis Grizzlies put together a second-half rally to beat the Utah Jazz 123-114 on Friday night. The Grizzlies trailed by 14 in the first half, but a strong third quarter led to a 21-6 run and a 10-point Memphis advantage ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Riviera newcomers Penge and Bridgeman share lead at Genesis with McIlroy on their heels
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marco Penge and Jacob Bridgeman had superb finishes at Riviera on Friday, each with a 7-under 64 that left them tied for the lead at the Genesis Invitational with Rory McIlroy right on their heels. For Scottie Scheffler, the objective was just getting to the weekend. He accomplished that by the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Top-ranked Thitikul moves into contention at LPGA tournament in Thailand
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
CHONBURI, Thailand (AP) — World No. 1-ranked Jeeno Thitikul shot a 9-under 63 Friday that moved her into second place at her home LPGA Thailand tournament on the Siam Country Club Old Course. Thitikul trails second-rounder leader Somi Lee by three strokes after Lee shot a 61, including an eagle two from the fairway on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Officials turn to controlled explosions to recover bodies of California avalanche victims
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — Officials worked to lower the risks of more deadly slides Friday by setting off controlled explosions in the area where an avalanche struck in California’s Sierra Nevada so crews could safely recover the bodies of the people killed. Rescue crews loaded up a snow vehicle with skis and other supplies and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unbeaten Floyd Mayweather says he will return to pro boxing 9 years after his retirement
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Floyd Mayweather says he is ending his nine-year retirement and returning to competitive boxing this summer. Mayweather, who turns 49 on Tuesday, hasn’t fought in a real boxing match since 2017, when he beat Conor McGregor. Following that big-money bout against a mixed martial artist, Mayweather (50-0, 27 KOs) declared himself ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Just over half of ball, strike challenges successful in spring training openers
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
Just over half the ball/strike challenges were successful on the first day of spring training games Friday as Major League Baseball prepared for the first regular-season use of the automated ball-strike system — the so-called robot umpires. Thirteen of 23 calls were overturned during the five games, MLB said, which came to 56.5 per cent. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minnesota’s injury woes worsen with Jaylen Crocker-Johnson out indefinitely as season winds down
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota junior forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson, the team’s second-leading scorer who has missed the last two games with a foot injury, will be sidelined indefinitely, coach Niko Medved said on Friday. Crocker-Johnson, who also has the most rebounds for the depleted Gophers, is unlikely to recover in time to play again this season ... Read More »
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