National Sports
Mikel Brown Jr. is still getting back in rhythm for No. 24 Louisville after lengthy injury absence
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — The shots haven’t been falling consistently for Louisville’s Mikel Brown Jr. since his return from a lengthy injury absence. The good news? Confidence isn’t a problem. The freshman considered a high-end NBA prospect enters Monday’s visit from N.C. State still working his way back to full speed for the 24th-ranked Cardinals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Palace ends 12-game winless run with victory at Brighton in Premier League. Liverpool hosts Man City
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
Crystal Palace ended a 12-game winless run in all competitions by beating rival Brighton 1-0 in the Premier League on Sunday. Ismaila Sarr scored the only goal of the match at the Amex Stadium to move Palace nine points clear of the relegation zone and leapfrog Brighton into 13th place. “It was an unbelievable atmosphere ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reed wins Qatar Masters. He completes torrid Middle East swing with highest world ranking since 2021
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Patrick Reed capped off his remarkable month in the Middle East by winning the Qatar Masters on Sunday, his second European tour victory in three weeks that all but assures the former Masters champion will have a full PGA Tour card in 2027. Reed closed with a 2-under 70, turning back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!French Riviera blooper: Monaco goalie Köhn gets away with mistake against Nice. PSG faces Marseille
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Monaco got away with a second-half blunder from goalkeeper Philipp Köhn to draw 0-0 at Nice in the French Riviera derby on Sunday. Köhn stopped the ball going out for a corner but slid and mis-kicked it to attacking midfielder Sofiane Diop on the edge of the penalty area in the 72nd ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian tennis star Félix Auger-Aliassime defends Montpellier title
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
MONTPELLIER — Canadian tennis star Félix Auger-Aliassime defended his Open Occitanie title with a 6-3, 7-6 (4) win over France’s Adrian Mannarino in Sunday’s final. Auger-Aliassime scored five straight points to take the third set tiebreak, including his 13th ace of the match to go up 5-4 before winning the next two points on return. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada curlers fight to stay alive, Crosby named captain at Milan Cortina Games
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
MILAN — Canada’s mixed doubles curling team suffered a fourth straight loss and needs a victory later today to stay alive as the Milan Cortina Olympics continue on Day 2. Brett Gallant and Jocelyn Peterman, a husband-and-wife team from Chestermere, Alta., were defeated 7-6 by Sweden, dropping them to 3-4. The Canadians still have a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Sidney Crosby named captain of Canada’s men’s hockey team
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
MILAN — Two-time Olympic gold medallist Sidney Crosby was been named captain of Canada’s men’s hockey team at the Milan Cortina Games. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Super Bowl ads try to overcome tough times with health, caring and the usual laughs
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
At a difficult time for America, Super Bowl advertisers ask viewers to take care of themselves and others — and maybe even crack a smile. Ring shows how neighbors can use their doorbell cameras to find lost pets. A Budweiser Clydesdale protects a bald eagle chick from the rain. Novartis touts a blood test that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England survives scare against Nepal, New Zealand thumps Afghanistan at the T20 World Cup
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
MUMBAI, India (AP) — Lokesh Bam’s sensational 39 not out off 20 balls went in vain as England survived a massive scare against Nepal in Group C to kick off its T20 World Cup campaign in Mumbai on Sunday. Sam Curran held his nerve at the iconic Wankhede Stadium and defended 10 off the last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada curlers fight to stay alive as Vonn crashes at Milan Cortina Games
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
MILAN — Canada’s mixed doubles curling team plays two round-robin games today, needing victories to keep its medal-round hopes alive as the Milan Cortina Olympics continue on Day 2. Brett Gallant and Jocelyn Peterman, a husband-and-wife team from Chestermere, Alta., face Sweden and South Korea in Cortina after three straight losses dropped them to 3-3, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The ball bounced Castle’s way for a career-high 40 points in triple-double in Spurs’ win over Mavs
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Stephon Castle attacked the rim knowing he needed just one more basket for the first 40-point game of his two-year NBA career. The game came so easily to the San Antonio Spurs guard on Saturday night, it was fitting that a missed shot caromed directly to him for his final two ... Read More »
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