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AC Milan falls seven points behind leader Inter in title race after 1-1 home draw with Como
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — AC Milan fell seven points behind Inter Milan in the Italian title race after drawing 1-1 at home to Como on Wednesday. Argentina midfielder Nico Paz put the visitors ahead in the 32nd minute following a clumsy error from Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan. The France No. 1 tried passing the ball from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Embiid is hurt again for the 76ers and will miss game vs. Atlanta due to a sore right shin
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid reported soreness in his right shin over the All-Star break and will miss the Philadelphia 76ers’ game against Atlanta on Thursday night. The Sixers said Embiid experienced the soreness while participating in a right knee injury management program over the break. Following a consultation with doctors, Embiid has received daily ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Northern Illinois coach Thomas Hammock resigns to take job in NFL
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Northern Illinois coach Thomas Hammock has resigned to take a job in the NFL, the school announced Wednesday. Hammock coached the Huskies for seven seasons and led them to the 2021 Mid-American Conference championship and the program’s first win over a top-10 opponent when they beat Notre Dame in 2024. “Representing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Washington Huskies move on from Jimmie Dougherty after 1 season as offensive coordinator
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — The Washington Huskies have parted ways with offensive coordinator Jimmie Dougherty. Washington has not yet filled Dougherty’s role. No offensive coordinator has been listed on the university’s website for the 2026 season. Dougherty, who last season added the offensive coordinator title after serving as the Huskies’ passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iowa apologizes for security breach that allowed fan to approach Hoiberg during postgame handshake
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
The Iowa athletic department apologized Wednesday for a security breach that allowed an individual to interfere in the coaches’ and players’ handshake line and approach Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg after the Hawkeyes’ win over the ninth-ranked Cornhuskers. Videos posted online show the individual coming out of the stands as fans rush the court. The person ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arsenal blows two-goal lead at Wolves to boost Man City’s Premier League title chances
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Arsenal blew a two-goal lead at last-place Wolves on Wednesday to give a huge boost to Manchester City in the race for the Premier League title. The league leader was held to a surprise 2-2 draw at Molineux, having led 2-0 in the second half. Tom Edozie’s goal in the fourth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Titleholder Arsenal and Real Madrid cruise into women’s Champions League quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Titleholder Arsenal and Real Madrid easily won their home games on Wednesday to reach the women’s Champions League quarterfinals. Alessia Russo scored twice as Arsenal beat Belgian side OH Leuven 3-1 for a 7-1 aggregate win to set up a quarterfinal with English rival Chelsea. Earlier, Madrid set up a Clasico against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bodø/Glimt does it again! Norwegian side beats Champions League runner-up Inter in playoffs
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
BODO, Norway (AP) — Champions League runner-up Inter Milan became the latest big club to fall against Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League, losing 3-1 away in the first leg of their playoff on Wednesday. The Norwegian outsider has been the surprise story of this season’s competition after beating Manchester City at home and Atletico Madrid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texas Tech standout JT Toppin will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL in his right knee
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech standout junior forward JT Toppin will miss the rest of the season because of a torn ACL in his right knee. The school announced Wednesday that an MRI confirmed the ACL tear after Toppin got hurt late in the 13th-ranked Red Raiders’ 72-67 loss at Arizona State the previous ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champions League playoffs: Bodø/Glimt stuns Inter Milan, Gordon hits four as Newcastle routs Qarabag
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
Tiny Bodø/Glimt produced another Champions League shock by stunning last year’s beaten finalist Inter Milan 3-1 in the playoffs on Wednesday. The Norwegian underdog followed up back-to-back wins against Manchester City and Atletico Madrid by securing a two-goal advantage going into next week’s second leg in Milan. Anthony Gordon scored four goals in the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dubois wins short-track gold, Canada edges Czechia in men’s hockey at Winter Olympics
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
MILAN — Canada struck gold and bronze in short-track speedskating while surviving a scare in men’s hockey on Day 12 of the Milan Cortina Olympics. Steven Dubois won the men’s 500 metres, taking the lead from the start and never relinquishing it. The 28-year-old from Terrebonne, Que., finished in 40.835 seconds, ahead of Dutch brothers ... Read More »
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