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Photo Gallery: The week in sports photos
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 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. 27, 2026. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nova Scotia RCMP will not charge two accused of sexual assault after hockey hazing
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia RCMP confirmed they will not be moving ahead with charges against two of four teenage hockey players who were facing sexual assault charges after police investigated a complaint about a hazing ritual last fall. The Mounties’ announcement comes less than a week after the provincial judiciary released court documents showing the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL salary cap hits new milestone at $301.2 million as part of 40% increase over 5 years
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NFL salary cap has topped $300 million for the first time, landing at $301.2 million in 2026 for a $22 million increase over last year. The cap has increased 40% in just five years, since it dropped coming off the pandemic-altered 2020 season when few or no fans were allowed to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida guard Boogie Fland circled game against No. 20 Arkansas months ago
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Boogie Fland will have friends in every direction on the court Saturday night when No. 7 Florida hosts 20th-ranked Arkansas. Fland, who played for the Razorbacks last season, will have his current coaches and teammates on one bench and his former coaches and teammates on the other. “It’s going to be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ahmed comes in from the cold to spark England win over New Zealand at T20 World Cup
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — England couldn’t guarantee Rehan Ahmed will make another appearance in the Twenty20 World Cup after an inspirational debut on Friday. Ahmed played a starring role in his first World Cup match as England dented New Zealand hopes of reaching the semifinals after a thrilling comeback win by four wickets in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A golden sweep by Team USA in Olympic hockey led to celebrations that got complicated and political
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
The United States swept the hockey gold medals at the Winter Olympics for the first time, beating Canada 2-1 in overtime in both the men’s and women’s tournaments and finishing the tournaments unbeaten. It set off a celebration that quickly became political: The celebrations — Women’s team: The players largely steered away from politics. Many ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champions League’s Cinderella club Bodø/Glimt rises after cash-driven Super League rejected
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Bodø/Glimt is a feelgood soccer story for the ages just as the divisive and cash-driven Super League project finally ended this month. The timing seems richly ironic. At the Champions League draw on Friday, Manchester City’s potential opponents in the round-of-16 bracket were two teams representing wildly different visions of European ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diego Pavia to throw at the NFL combine, betting big despite size concerns
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Quarterback Diego Pavia, runner-up in the Heisman Trophy voting, said Friday he will throw passes at the NFL scouting combine. The quarterbacks are scheduled to go through drills on Saturday. Heisman winner and expected No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza of Indiana said he would wait until his pro day on April 1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Kevin Drury injured in ski cross crash, still takes silver in final race
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
KOPAONIK — Kevin Drury’s ski cross career ended in a pileup — and on the podium. The Canadian freestyle veteran was injured in a violent crash in the men’s big final at a World Cup stop Friday but was still awarded second place. Contact at the front of the pack sent several racers tumbling, with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England comeback win against NZ gives Pakistan last shot at T20 World Cup semifinals
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — New Zealand failed to clinch a Twenty20 World Cup semifinals place when it lost to England by four wickets on Friday, leaving Pakistan a last chance to qualify. New Zealand looked set to join England in the semifinals when it reduced England to 117-6 in the 17th over in pursuit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sheinbaum says FIFA will visit Mexico to assess World Cup security and mobility
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
MEXICO CITY (AP) — FIFA representatives will visit Mexico soon to assess security and mobility issues for the World Cup, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday. The country’s ability to co-host the World Cup has been under scrutiny this week following the violence that erupted after the army killed powerful drug lord Nemesio Oseguera ... Read More »
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