National Sports
Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin goes deep twice, including a shot off Red Sox newcomer Ranger Suarez
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Konnor Griffin, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ latest can’t-miss prospect, didn’t miss against the Boston Red Sox and newcomer Ranger Suarez on Tuesday. The 19-year-old shortstop, considered the top prospect in baseball, hit a pair of homers in Pittsburgh’s 16-7 Grapefruit League win over the Red Sox. Griffin took a pitch from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Motivation not hard to find for struggling Vancouver Canucks as Olympic break ends
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
VANCOUVER — Finding motivation on the ice is never hard for Jake DeBrusk. Even as his Vancouver Canucks linger in the basement of the NHL standings, the winger is eager to get back to playing games this week following the extended Olympic break. “Motivation is just playing (in the) National Hockey League. It’s the best ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cartel violence fuels doubts about FIFA World Cup games in Mexico
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Hugo Alejandro Pérez was in his house a few miles from the Mexican stadium that is slated to host FIFA World Cup games when gunfire and explosions erupted just outside his door. The 53-year-old restaurant owner was already skeptical about his city, Guadalajara, hosting the international sporting event. He saw a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets plan to keep Hall, while futures for Walker and Montgomery remain uncertain
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The New York Jets don’t plan to let running back Breece Hall hit the open market at the start of the league year, while the futures of other top running backs such as Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III and David Montgomery remain more in flux. Jets general manager Darren Mougey said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Koepka starts process of $5M charity donations for his return to PGA Tour
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — One of the conditions for Brooks Koepka to return to the PGA Tour from LIV Golf was a $5 million contribution to charity. That process is underway, with $1 million going to the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation, the primary charity of the Cognizant Classic. Koepka also designated (with PGA Tour ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kirk Cousins is set for free agency. Falcons GM says the team plans to release the veteran QB
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have informed quarterback Kirk Cousins they plan to release the 14-year veteran when NFL free agency opens next month, new general manager Ian Cunningham said Tuesday. “What he’s done in his career, we owe that to him just to allow him some clarity going into free agency,” Cunningham said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets coach Aaron Glenn will call the defensive plays this season. He says it’s his ‘superpower’
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Aaron Glenn will take over the play calling on defense for the New York Jets this season, after a dismal debut with the club as head coach. Glenn announced his decision Tuesday at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, his first public comments since a staff overhaul following a 3-14 record in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champions League playoffs: Bodø/Glimt pulls off stunning upset against Inter Milan
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — Bodø/Glimt pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Champions League history by knocking out Italian giant Inter Milan on Tuesday. The tiny Norwegian team won 2-1 at the San Siro to seal a 5-2 aggregate victory in the playoffs and secure its place in the round of 16 in spectacular fashion. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two youths formally charged with sexual assault in Nova Scotia after hockey hazing
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia RCMP have released court documents that reveal details about two of four young hockey players facing sexual assault charges after police investigated a complaint about a hazing ritual last fall. The police documents confirm that two of the accused, whose identities are protected from publication, were formally charged today. The first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets plan to use a tag on Hall, while futures for Walker and Montgomery remain uncertain
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The New York Jets don’t plan to let running back Breece Hall hit the open market at the start of the league year, while the futures of other top running backs such as Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III and David Montgomery remain more in flux. Jets general manager Darren Mougey said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ryan Dinwiddie, Redblacks been very busy in CFL free agency
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
Now comes the real fun for Ryan Dinwiddie. With CFL free agency essentially over, Ryan Dinwiddie has switched from general manager to head coach/offensive co-ordinator with the Ottawa Redblacks. He’s started the process of putting together the club’s new-look offence and scheming the possibilities. “Now for me it’s putting in the install,” Dinwiddie said in ... Read More »
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