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Coalition says Vancouver’s World Cup rights plan won’t tackle ‘FIFA-related harms’
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
VANCOUVER — Months before the international spotlight lands on Vancouver as one of the host cities for the soccer World Cup, Jason Grund says he is already hearing concerns from people living in the Downtown Eastside about what it could mean for them. Grund has been working in the neighbourhood, which includes a large homeless ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caleb Downs, Kenyon Sadiq may provide strong draft value for NFL teams at often undervalued spots
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caleb Downs and Kenyon Sadiq played it cool Thursday at the NFL’s annual scouting combine. Rather than brag about sitting atop their respective positional rankings — safety and tight end — for April’s NFL draft, the two All-Americans spoke confidently about simply what they could add next fall. At this stage, there’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Padres reliever Matsui out of WBC for Japan and uncertain for MLB opener because of groin strain
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Padres reliever Yuki Matsui’s will not pitch for Japan in the World Baseball Classic and the left-hander’s status for San Diego’s season opener in a month also is unclear because of a left groin strain. Matsui was still throwing off flat ground Thursday, a week after cutting short a batting practice ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bruce Froemming, record-setting major league umpire, dies at age 86
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
Bruce Froemming, a major league umpire for 37 consecutive years who worked the third-most games in big league history and a record 11 no-hitters, died Wednesday, his son said. He was 86. Froemming fell just after midnight Tuesday and hit his head on the hardwood floor at his home in Mequon, Wisconsin, and was taken ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stuttgart and Nottingham Forest advance in Europa League despite losing 2nd legs at home
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
Fenerbahçe earned a rare 2-1 win in England but was still knocked out of the second-tier Europa League by Nottingham Forest in the playoffs on Thursday. Forest entered the second leg with a healthy 3-0 lead from the opener in Istanbul — where Vítor Pereira made an impact in his first game in charge — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Georgetown junior guard KJ Lewis to miss remainder of season with left ankle injury
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Georgetown junior guard KJ Lewis will miss the remainder of the regular season with a left ankle injury, the team said Thursday. Lewis, who is in his first season with the Hoyas after transferring from Arizona, injured his left ankle during Georgetown’s 76-60 loss to Marquette on Tuesday. Including Tuesday’s loss, Lewis ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oregon State basketball coach Wayne Tinkle fired after 12 seasons
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Oregon State has dismissed basketball coach Wayne Tinkle after 12 seasons with the Beavers, the school announced Thursday. Oregon State went to the NCAA Tournament twice during Tinkle’s tenure, including a run to the Elite Eight after winning the Pac-12 Tournament title in 2021. The Beavers are 16-14 overall and 9-8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran pitcher Max Scherzer confirms he is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
TORONTO — Max Scherzer confirmed Thursday that he is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays. The club has not yet announced the contract, reported to be worth US$3 million for one season, but the 41-year-old right-hander said during an appearance on Sportsnet 590 The Fan that he would be back in Toronto. His final pitch ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Latest season of ‘Drive to Survive’ will be available on Apple TV as well as Netflix in the US
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The latest season of “Drive to Survive” will also be available to U.S. viewers on Apple TV as part of a collaboration with Netflix. The eighth season of the popular Formula 1 series launches Friday. “Drive to Survive” has been credited with helping to increase the popularity of the global motorsports ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo exits spring training game after play at plate
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo left a game Thursday because of right side abdominal discomfort after he made a sweeping tag for an out at the plate. Basallo, whose $67 million, eight-year contract starts this season, took a relay throw and lunged to tag out Detroit’s Matt Vierling, who slid headfirst ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jays pitcher Gausman strikes out three in spring debut, but Jays fall 8-7 to Marlins
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
DUNEDIN — Kevin Gausman had three strikeouts in his first inning of work at spring training as the Toronto Blue Jays fell 8-7 to the visiting Miami Marlins on Thursday. The Blue Jays starter opened with a strikeout of Otto Lopez. He got into a bit of trouble after surrendering a single to Kyle Stowers ... Read More »
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