National Sports
Mark Cuban says the NBA should embrace tanking and criticizes recent punishments for teams
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
DALLAS (AP) — Mark Cuban wrote in a pair of lengthy posts on social media that the NBA should embrace tanking, and the minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks criticized the league for punishing teams that appear to be losing on purpose to improve their chances of landing a high pick in the draft. Cuban’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shooter killed ex-wife and a son in Rhode Island ice rink attack, police say
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — A person who opened fire Monday during a youth hockey game at an ice rink in Rhode Island killed their ex-wife and one son, authorities said Tuesday. Pawtucket Chief of Police Tina Goncalves said the victims were the shooter’s ex-wife Rhonda Dorgan and adult son Aidan Dorgan. Three others were injured: ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge grants hearing, expresses concerns ex-Michigan coach Moore may have had due process violated
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — A judge on Tuesday granted a request for a hearing to learn more about the investigation that led to charges against former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore, who was arrested soon after he was fired due to his relationship with his executive assistant. Judge J. Cedric Simpson set ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Madrid game at Benfica halted for several minutes as Vinícius says opponent racially insulted him
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — The match between Real Madrid and Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday was interrupted for several minutes after Vinícius Júnior accused an opponent of racially insulting him. French referee François Letexier stopped the match in the 52nd minute, just after Vinícius had given Madrid a 1-0 lead in the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ousmane Dembélé comes off in first half against Monaco in Champions League playoffs
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé’s frustrating season continued when he came off with an apparent injury during the first half of the Champions League playoff against Monaco on Tuesday. Dembélé was doubtful for the game because of a leg problem and came off in the 26th minute at Stade Louis II. The Ballon d’Or winner ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tiger Woods isn’t ruling out a return to the Masters. Ryder Cup captaincy also uncertain
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tiger Woods did not rule out a return to the Masters just under two months away, even as his immediate future appears to include just about everything but golf. Woods again painted an uncertain future about when or where he plays next because of a seventh back surgery to replace a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jeff Skinner clears waivers after Sharks waive veteran forward
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Veteran forward Jeff Skinner cleared waivers Tuesday after the San Jose Sharks waived him the day before. The Sharks said it was a mutual decision to part ways. “We want to thank Jeff for his contributions to the organization, and wish him all the best,” Sharks general manager Mike Grier ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twins right-hander Pablo López has a major elbow injury that likely will need season-ending surgery
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — The Minnesota Twins suffered a major setback during their first full-squad workout, an elbow injury that likely will sideline ace Pablo López for the entire season. General manager Jeremy Zoll told reporters at the club’s spring training facility on Tuesday that López has a “significant tear” in his right ulnar ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Balogun scores after 55 seconds and then adds another for Monaco against PSG in Champions League
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
American forward Folarin Balogun took less than one minute to give Monaco the lead against Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League playoff on Tuesday, and added a second goal less than midway through the first half. There was only 55 seconds on the clock at Stade Louis II when Balogun headed in a precise cross ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. undergoes surgery to remove growth in left knee
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. underwent surgery on Tuesday to remove a growth in his left knee. The Jazz said Jackson will begin rehabilitation and be re-evaluated in four weeks to determine his recovery status. Dr. Travis Maak performed the procedure in Salt Lake City. Utah acquired Jackson from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Balogun gives Monaco the lead after 55 seconds against PSG in Champions League playoff
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
American forward Folarin Balogun took less than one minute to give Monaco the lead against Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League playoff on Tuesday. There was only 55 seconds on the clock at Stade Louis II when Balogun headed in a precise cross from the left by Aleksandr Golovin. PSG was under some pressure heading ... Read More »
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