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Lionel Messi knocked down as fans storm the pitch during Inter Miami friendly in Puerto Rico
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Soccer star Lionel Messi was knocked to the ground by a fan and a security guard at the end of Inter Miami’s friendly match in Puerto Rico. Inter Miami was playing Ecuador’s Independiente del Valle in Bayamón on Thursday when a fan ran to the center circle and grabbed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada blanks Italy 4-0 in para hockey tune-up before Paralympics
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
VARESE — Canada’s para hockey team wrapped up its pre-Paralympic schedule Friday with a 4-0 win over Italy. Dominic Cozzolino of Mississauga, Ont., and James Dunn of Wallacetown, Ont., each had a goal and an assist for Canada. Adam Dixon of Midland, Ont., and Tyler McGregor of Forest, Ont., also scored. Greg Westlake of Oakville, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tyrese Maxey sets 76ers’ 3-point record in front of sellout crowd, minus his mother
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyrese Maxey usually gifts his milestone basketballs and other valuable career keepsakes to his mother. Denyse Maxey might have a tough time taking possession of her son’s latest game ball. For starters, Tyrese Maxey clutched the basketball from the moment he walked off the court of the 76ers’ latest win all the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Men’s pro rugby union in England dumps relegation and promotion in major overhaul
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — England’s top-tier professional rugby union competition is scrapping relegation and promotion to move toward a U.S.-style franchise system in a bid to attract long-term investment. Starting next season, automatic promotion and relegation between the men’s Premiership and second-tier Championship will be replaced by a criteria-based expansion and demotion model. The Rugby Football ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tyler McGregor, Natalie Wilkie named Canada’s flag bearers for Paralympics
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
MILAN — Para hockey captain Tyler McGregor and Para nordic skiing star Natalie Wilkie have been named Canada’s opening ceremony flag bearers for the Milan Cortina Paralympic Winter Games. McGregor, of Forest, Ont., is heading to his fourth Games and owns two silver medals and a bronze, along with three world titles. Wilkie, of Salmon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Félix Auger-Aliassime eliminated by Daniil Medvedev in Dubai semifinal
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
DUBAI — Félix Auger-Aliassime’s run at the Dubai Tennis Championships ended Friday with a 6-4, 6-2 semifinal loss to third seed Daniil Medvedev, of Russia, at the ATP 500 event. The top seed from Montreal had not dropped a set through his first three matches this week and entered the semifinal riding an 11-1 record ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alex Palou and Chip Ganassi Racing end McLaren contract fight after $12 million ruling
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Alex Palou and Chip Ganassi Racing have settled the four-time IndyCar champion’s breach of contract dispute with McLaren Racing, and the Spanish driver acknowledged Friday he mishandled the situation. Palou in January was ordered by London’s High Court to pay McLaren more than $12 million after a five-week trial in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teenage girls are most likely to tear their ACLs. Parents say more must be done to protect them
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Sofia Tepichin was about 30 minutes into her club soccer team practice in October when she spotted a fast-approaching defender. She tapped the ball away and hopped over the defender’s outstretched foot, came down awkwardly, and heard a “pop.” She immediately fell to the ground, pain shooting through her left knee ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Zealand wins toss and bats in T20 World Cup game vs. England
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and elected to bat first in cricket’s T20 World Cup Super 8 match against England at R. Premadasa Stadium on Friday. A win will earn New Zealand the second semifinal spot from Group 2. Leader England has already qualified after beating Sri ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alex Palou and Chip Ganassi Racing end McLaren contract fight after $12M ruling
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
ST. PETERSBURG (AP) — Alex Palou and Chip Ganassi Racing have settled the four-time IndyCar champion’s breach of contract dispute with McLaren Racing, and the Spanish driver acknowledged Friday he mishandled the situation. Palou in January was ordered by London’s High Court to pay McLaren more than $12 million after a five-week trial in which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PSG hit by injuries ahead of Champions League round of 16 face-off with Chelsea
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — French league leader Paris Saint-Germain will be without injured star forward Ousmane Dembélé for Saturday’s trip to Le Havre. PSG said in a statement on Friday that the Ballon d’Or winner remains sidelined after suffering a calf injury and is training on his own. It’s unclear whether Dembélé will recover in time ... Read More »
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