February 12th, 2026

National Sports

Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe says he’s sorry if some offended by anti-immigrant comments

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026

LONDON (AP) — Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe said Thursday that he’s sorry if some have been offended by anti-immigrant comments. The billionaire co-owner of Manchester United faced criticism by both political leaders and fans after he said the U.K. had been “colonized’’ by immigrants. Ratcliffe, the founder and chairman of chemicals maker Ineos, is ... Read More »

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Marseille is sinking and PSG has only Lens as a serious title rival in Ligue 1

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026

PARIS (AP) — With Marseille all but eliminated from the Ligue 1 title race and reeling from another managerial change, Lens remains the only credible challenger to Paris Saint-Germain. Lens is two points behind PSG in second place and showing no sign of faltering heading into the 22nd round. Marseille’s chronic inconsistency has seen it ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: Canada’s Mikael Kingsbury wins Olympic silver in men’s moguls

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026

LIVIGNO — Canadian freestyle ski star Mikael Kingsbury has won a silver medal in the men’s moguls event at the Milan Cortina Olympics. The 33-year-old from Deux-Montagnes, Que. sailed to his fourth Olympic medal, just behind Australia’s Cooper Woods. More to come. The Canadian Press... Read More »

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Bundesliga referees and VAR under scrutiny as frustration over mistakes grows

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026

BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s referees are under scrutiny after a plethora of questionable decisions and incorrect calls compounded by anger over the video assistant referees’ failure to correct them. It’s leading to widespread frustration among players and coaches, while fans’ patience is tested by lengthy VAR checks that don’t always bring clarity, or contentious calls ... Read More »

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Infantino and Ceferin call agreement to formally end Super League as a victory for soccer

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026

FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised the agreement to formally end the divisive Super League project and said, “Football wins when we unite.” UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin also hailed the consensus as a victory for soccer. Their comments came during the 50th UEFA Congress in Belgium on Thursday, a day after Super League’s end was signaled ... Read More »

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Crosby leads Canada into men’s hockey opener with gold in play beyond the rink

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026

MILAN — Canadian hockey commands the spotlight on Day 6 at the Milan Cortina Olympics, as the men open their tournament and the women look to regroup on a day that could also see Canada strike gold on the slopes and short-track oval. The men’s hockey team opens against Czechia in Milan as NHL players ... Read More »

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Hall of Fame driver Tony Stewart and UFC boss Dana White are leading Ram back into NASCAR

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tony Stewart is breaking his NASCAR retirement to drive a Ram truck for the first time at Daytona. UFC boss Dana White is along for the ride. Also on board? The winner of a competition-based reality show in which drivers competed for a seat at Kaulig Racing in NASCAR’s Truck ... Read More »

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Roch Cholowsky embraces his status as projected No. 1 MLB draft pick and undisputed leader of UCLA

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026

He’s been called the best shortstop to come through college baseball in at least two decades. He’s the centerpiece of a loaded UCLA team that has all the makings of a team capable of winning the national championship. He’s long been projected to be the No. 1 pick in the Major League Baseball amateur draft ... Read More »

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Coach Thomas Tuchel extends England contract to Euro 2028

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — England coach Thomas Tuchel has signed a contract extension to the 2028 European Championship. The German’s current deal ran until the end of the World Cup in July. He was appointed in 2024. The English Football Association announced the new deal on Thursday to avoid any distractions ahead of the World ... Read More »

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Shanaka’s 19-ball fifty leads Sri Lanka to big win over Oman at T20 World Cup

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026

PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Captain Dasun Shanaka broke his own record for the fastest Twenty20 half-century for Sri Lanka as they crushed Oman by 105 runs at the T20 World Cup on Thursday. Shanaka’s 19-ball 50 along with Kusal Mendis’ 61 and Pavan Rathnayake’s 60 against a weak bowling attack propelled Sri Lanka to ... Read More »

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Freddie Dilione V scores 16, Penn State beats Washington 63-60

By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026

SEATTLE (AP) — Freddie Dilione V scored 16 points, Josh Reed added 14, and Penn State beat Washington 63-60 on Wednesday night. Kayden Mingo had 13 points and Eli Rice scored 13 for Penn State. The Nittany Lions (11-14, 2-12 Big Ten) had lost back-to-back games and 10 of their last 11. Franck Kepnang was ... Read More »

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