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Former MLB pitcher sentenced to life in prison without parole for shooting his in-laws
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
Auburn, Calif. (AP) — Former MLB pitcher Daniel Serafini was sentenced Friday to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the 2021 shooting of his wife’s parents during a burglary at their home by Lake Tahoe, authorities said. Serafini, 51, was convicted in July 2025 of first-degree murder of his father-in-law, Gary Spohr, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PWHL teams place Hilary Knight, Kendall Coyne Schofield and Erin Ambrose on long-term IR
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
Olympians Hilary Knight, Kendall Coyne Schofield and Erin Ambrose have all been placed on long-term injured reserve by their PWHL clubs after sustaining injuries during the Milan Cortina Games. Knight, a five-time Olympian and captain of the United States team that won gold, will be out of the Seattle Torrent’s lineup indefinitely after sustaining a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 25 Princeton women force 26 turnovers in a 97-47 rout of Dartmouth
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
HANOVER, N.H. (AP) — Fadima Tall, Madison St. Rose and Emily Eadie each scored 13 points to help No. 25 Princeton rout Dartmouth 97-47 on Friday night. Princeton (22-3, 10-2 Ivy League) has won 19 of its last 21 games — with both losses coming against Columbia. The Tigers improved to 31-1 against the Big ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Troy Ryan tells AP he believes it’s time he steps down as Canadian women’s team coach after 6 years
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
Troy Ryan is grateful and honored to have overseen the Canadian women’s hockey team at two Olympics and told The Associated Press on Friday that he believes it’s time he stepped down as coach. Asked if he foresees coaching the team at the world championships in November, Ryan said: “I don’t believe so. I would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!James Harden sits out Cavaliers’ game at Piston after fracturing thumb
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — James Harden sat out the Cleveland Cavaliers’ game against the Detroit Pistons on Friday night as he recovers from a fractured right thumb. Harden was injured Tuesday against New York. He’s averaging 18.9 points in seven games for the Cavaliers following a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers. Cleveland also was without ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Usyk scheduled for a dramatic WBC title defense at Egypt’s Pyramids against Rico Verhoeven
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
Oleksandr Usyk is scheduled to defend his WBC heavyweight title in May against kickboxer Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, fight organizers announced on Friday. Usyk (24-0, 15 KOs) hasn’t fought since a fifth-round knockout of Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in London in July. The May 23 bout, dubbed “Glory in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Major League Soccer’s New England Revolution postpone their home opener because field won’t be ready
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Major League Soccer’s New England Revolution postponed their March 7 home opener against Houston because the field won’t be ready at Gillette Stadium. New England now intends to plays its first home game on March 15 against Cincinnati. “Due to this week’s historic winter weather in the northeast, the harvesting and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ewart in contention, Koepka makes the cut at PGA National after second round of Cognizant Classic
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Brooks Koepka doesn’t aspire to simply make the weekends. Ben Silverman was merely hoping to play, period. They’ll return to PGA National on Saturday, after bouncing back in the second round of the Cognizant Classic. Koepka shot a 5-under 66 on Friday, trimming eight shots from his opening round ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All eyes focused on Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza as QBs take center stage at NFL scouting combine
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza possesses all the traits NFL teams covet in a franchise quarterback. He’s smart, mobile, makes fast reads and quick releases. He has a strong arm and prototypical size. He has three years of starting experience and a national championship, too. But the once lightly recruited Mendoza learned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Packers hire Cam Achord as special teams coordinator following Rich Bisaccia’s departure
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Cam Achord is taking over as the Green Bay Packers’ special teams coordinator after spending the last two seasons working with the New York Giants. Packers coach Matt LaFleur annnounced on Friday the hiring of Achord, who had been the Giants’ assistant special teams coach from 2024-25. Achord also was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Manitoba premier says U.S. men’s hockey team offside on Trump phone call
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is praising Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck for his performance in this year’s Winter Olympics, but says when it comes to promoting sport and respect, the entire U.S. men’s hockey team was way offside. Kinew, speaking to reporters in Winnipeg, made the comment when asked about the American players celebrating in ... Read More »
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