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The NFL combine is here, and there are plenty of intriguing names after Fernando Mendoza
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
The NFL scouting combine is off and running again. There are 319 college prospects who were invited to attend the annual event, and the first on the clock will be defensive linemen and linebackers Thursday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Three more days of measuring the speed, strength and agility of players will follow. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The surprising complexity behind the squeak of basketball shoes on hardwood floors
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — As he watched the Boston Celtics play from the stands of TD Garden, one noise kept catching Adel Djellouli’s ear. “This squeaking sound when players are sliding on the floor is omnipresent,” he said. “It’s always there, right?” Squeaky shoes are part of the symphony of a basketball game, when rubber ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UEFA rejects Benfica’s appeal against Prestianni ban for alleged racism toward Vinícius Jr
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA has rejected Benfica’s last-minute appeal against the provisional suspension of Gianluca Prestianni, meaning he remains ruled out of the Champions League playoff second leg against Real Madrid on Wednesday. Prestianni was provisionally suspended on Monday for one match following accusations he racially abused Vinícius Júnior in the first leg last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Virginia QB Chandler Morris files lawsuit against the NCAA seeking 7th year of eligibility
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris continued his fight for a seventh season of eligibility by filing a lawsuit against the NCAA, his agent, Simon Pflum, confirmed Tuesday. The NCAA denied Morris’ medical redshirt waiver and appeal last month, and he is seeking a preliminary injunction in Charlottesville Circuit Court. Morris could be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Penguins place Sidney Crosby on injured reserve after missing Olympic final
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins placed Sidney Crosby on injured reserve Wednesday after the Canadian captain missed Sunday’s Olympic gold-medal game with a lower-body injury. Crosby sat out Canada’s 2-1 overtime loss to the United States in Milan, saying he couldn’t play “without compromising the team.” The 38-year-old was hurt in the quarterfinals when his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UEFA rejects Benfica’s appeal against Prestianni suspension for alleged racism against Vinícius Jr
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA has rejected Benfica’s last-minute appeal against the provisional suspension of Gianluca Prestianni, meaning he remains ruled out of the Champions League playoff second leg against Real Madrid on Wednesday. Prestianni was provisionally suspended on Monday for one match following accusations he racially abused Vinícius Júnior in the first leg last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Verlander and Valdez will get final payments of $31 million deferred money from Tigers in 2039
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez will receive the final payments from their new contracts with the Detroit Tigers in 2039, with the team deferring $31 million of the $128 million it committed to the pitchers. Verlander’s $13 million, one-year deal will pay the 43-year-old right-hander $2 million this year. The $11 million in deferred money ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commanders and Jaguars to host games in London next season, with Jacksonville playing twice
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars are set to become the first NFL team to play two home games overseas. The Jaguars and the Washington Commanders on Tuesday were named hosts for three games scheduled for London in 2026. Jacksonville will play back-to-back games across the pond in October, with one at historic Wembley Stadium and the other ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Co-host Sri Lanka wins toss and bowls in must-win T20 World Cup game against New Zealand
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and elected to bowl in cricket’s T20 World Cup Super 8s match against New Zealand on Wednesday. The game is a must-win for co-host Sri Lanka to have any hope of reaching the semifinals after losing to England in its Group 2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jim Furyk to dip toes in the TV waters. He will be in Golf Channel booth at Bay Hill and Sawgrass
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
Former U.S. Open champion Jim Furyk is testing the television waters as the lead analyst in the booth for Golf Channel during its weekday coverage of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill and The Players Championship. His stint also includes Golf Channel’s two hours of lead-in coverage on the weekend at Bay Hill. “It’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real Madrid to face Benfica without injured Mbappé
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid will be without Kylian Mbappé for Wednesday’s match against Benfica in the second leg of the Champions League playoffs. Mbappé was not included in the squad for the game at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium because of a left knee injury he has been nursing for some time. Rodrygo and Jude ... Read More »
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