February 12th, 2026

National Sports

Nations League draw: Spain, England and Croatia in same group

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026

BRUSSELS (AP) — European champion Spain was drawn in the same group as England and Croatia for the next edition of the Nations League on Thursday. The Czech Republic completes what looks like the most testing of the four top-tier League A groups. Spain and England are ranked first and fourth, respectively, in the FIFA ... Read More »

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Berrios apologies to teammates, fans for absence during Blue Jays’ post-season run

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026

DUNEDIN — Jose Berrios has apologized to his Toronto Blue Jays teammates and the fans for his absence during last year’s run to the World Series. Berrios spoke to media at the second day of the Blue Jays spring training camp. He was put on Toronto’s injured list for the first time in his career ... Read More »

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Brewers’ Contreras avoids arbitration after agreeing to terms on 1-year deal with 2027 team option

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras has avoided arbitration after agreeing to a one-year contract with a club option for 2027. The Brewers announced the agreement Thursday without disclosing terms. The figures that had been exchanged for a potential arbitration hearing had Contreras requesting $9.9 million and the team offering $8.55 million. This ... Read More »

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Historic cricket win for Italy at T20 World Cup. India and Sri Lanka stay perfect

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026

MUMBAI, India (AP) — Italy earned a momentous maiden cricket win at the T20 World Cup when it stunned Nepal by 10 wickets on Thursday. Brothers Anthony and Justin Mosca sealed the victory with an unbeaten stand for 124-0 after Nepal was bowled out for 123 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. Italy’s first win at ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: Canada opens Olympic men’s hockey tourney with 5-0 win over Czechia

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026

MILAN — The Canadian men’s hockey team have opened the Milan Cortina Olympics with a 5-0 win over Czechia. Macklin Celebrini opened the scoring, Connor McDavid had three assists, and goaltender Jordan Binnington made 26 saves for the shutout. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »

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Utah’s Jaren Jackson Jr. will have surgery on knee growth that was found during post-trade physical

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026

Utah Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. will undergo surgery after a post-trade physical revealed a growth in his left knee, the team announced Thursday. Jackson consulted with several medical professionals after the localized pigmented villonodular synovitis growth was detected in an MRI. He will undergo surgery during the NBA All-Star break. It’s unclear how long ... Read More »

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Max Verstappen calls new F1 cars ‘no fun’ as Leclerc leads day 2 of Bahrain test

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026

SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Max Verstappen says it is “no fun” to drive the new Formula 1 cars and sweeping changes for 2026 mean the series no longer feels like F1. Regulation changes for 2026 have made cars smaller and lighter, with a key role for the strategy of charging an on-board battery and using ... Read More »

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Dodgers agree to a 2027 deal with Max Muncy, adding $10 million in guaranteed money

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a 2027 contract with infielder Max Muncy, adding $10 million in guaranteed money. The Dodgers exercised Muncy’s $10 million option for this year shortly after the end of the postseason, part of a deal that will wind up paying him $34 million for 2024-26. ... Read More »

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Leclerc leads Norris in 2nd day of Formula 1’s preseason testing in Bahrain

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026

SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Charles Leclerc led the way for Ferrari on the second day of Formula 1’s preseason testing in Bahrain, going fastest by half a second from champion Lando Norris on Thursday. While some rivals hit reliability issues, Leclerc’s performance was an encouraging sign for Ferrari following its winless 2025 season. McLaren’s Norris, ... Read More »

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Scotland faces England in Six Nations with no Edinburgh starter for the first time since 1998

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026

EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Scotland’s lineup against England in the Six Nations this weekend does not feature a starter from the Edinburgh club for the first time in 28 years. At least one Edinburgh player started in Scotland’s last 303 tests since 1998, according to Scottish stats provider Kevin Millar on Thursday. Scotland has only ... Read More »

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Caught red-handed! NASCAR busts Gragson for sticking hand out window during Daytona 500 qualifying

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Noah Gragson was caught red-handed by NASCAR. Gragson was the first driver busted during Daytona 500 qualifying for violating the new rule that specifies drivers are banned for sticking their hands out the opening of the window during the qualifying run. Gragson’s time in the No. 4 Ford for Front ... Read More »

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