National Sports
Mara Braun has made a spirited comeback this season for the surging Minnesota Gophers
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With Minnesota’s lead on Ohio State cut precariously to six points, Gophers point guard Amaya Battle found herself trapped by the Buckeyes underneath the basket with the shot clock dwindling when she deftly called timeout to avoid a turnover. The inbound play design was just as wise: a pass to the corner ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL Network draft guru Daniel Jeremiah bullish on Canadian defensive lineman Mesidor
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
Daniel Jeremiah is very bullish on Canadian Akheem Mesidor. Jeremiah, NFL Network’s draft guru, has the Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman ranked No. 18 in his first top-50 prospects list for the 2026 NFL draft, slated for April 23-25. And through his first two mock drafts, Jeremiah has the six-foot-three, 280-pound Mesidor going 17th overall to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man United eases past Atletico to reach Women’s Champions League quarterfinals for first time
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Manchester United reached the quarterfinals of of Women’s Champions League for the first time on Thursday while two-time champion Wolfsburg beat Juventus away to advance. Manchester produced another dominant display to beat Atletico Madrid 2-0 and advance 5-0 on aggregate. Wolfsburg also won 2-0 and advanced to its 13th quarterfinal in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alysa Liu wins first women’s figure skating gold medal for the US in 24 years at Milan Cortina Games
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — Alysa Liu wins first women’s figure skating gold medal for the US in 24 years at Milan Cortina Games. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Healthy again, Cade Horton looking for a big second season with the Chicago Cubs
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Cade Horton was a breakout performer for the Chicago Cubs last year. In the aftermath of his successful rookie season, Horton went to work. More on his mental approach than anything else. “I think it was more just focusing on my process,” Horton said. “I think you could look at my ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada loses gold in overtime to rival U.S. team; Jacobs to curl for gold
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
MILAN — Canada’s women’s hockey team was denied a repeat gold medal after a crushing 2-1 overtime defeat to the United States on Day 13 of the Milan Cortina Games. The deciding goal came about four minutes into overtime after American forward Megan Keller scored a shot past Canadian goalie Ann-Renée Desbiens. Canadian Kristin O’Neill ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Longtime Dodgers executive Lon Rosen becomes Lakers’ president of business operations
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Longtime Los Angeles Dodgers executive Lon Rosen is moving into the Los Angeles Lakers ‘ front office in the latest significant change for the 17-time NBA champion organization following its sale last year. Rosen will be the Lakers’ president of business operations, the team announced Thursday. He replaces Tim Harris, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Canada men to curl for gold with semifinal win over Norway
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO — Canada’s men’s curling team is through to the Olympic final with a 5-4 extra-end win over Norway. More to come. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Mets will have a Bobby Valentine Disguise Night and hand out 15,000 fake mustache-glasses
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — That won’t necessarily be Bobby Valentine behind the sunglasses and fake mustache at Citi Field this summer. Among several promotions the New York Mets announced Thursday is a Bobby Valentine Disguise Night on May 29, inspired by what the former manager donned to return to the dugout after being ejected from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada loses gold in overtime to rival U.S. team; Homan surges into semis in curling
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
MILAN — Canada’s women’s hockey team was denied a repeat gold medal after a crushing 2-1 overtime defeat to the United States on Day 13 of the Milan Cortina Games. The deciding goal came about four minutes into overtime after American forward Megan Keller scored a shot past Canadian goalie Ann-Renée Desbiens. Canadian Kristin O’Neill ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!War-hammered Gaza needs basics like homes, roads and power. FIFA is offering a $50M soccer stadium
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Gaza Strip is in ruins with entire city neighborhoods reduced to rubble and serious questions about rebuilding basic water and sewage facilities, roads, electrical grids and the critical infrastructure needed to consistently produce enough food to prevent widespread starvation. But a gleaming new national soccer stadium for an area devastated by ... Read More »
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