National Sports
Italy’s heroic defense stops Scotland’s last-gasp charge for Six Nations win
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
ROME (AP) — Italy stopped Scotland’s last-gasp charge to hang on for a precious Six Nations win by 18-15 at a rain-soaked Stadio Olimpico on Saturday. Scotland used its last scoring chance, two minutes after the fulltime hooter, to go through the phases and took 25 to reach Italy’s 22. But on the 30th phase, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Canadian speedskater Maltais wins bronze in the women’s 3,000
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
MILAN — Canadian speedskater Valérie Maltais has won the bronze medal in the women’s 3,000 metres at the Milan Cortina Games. More to come. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PSG forward Quentin Ndjantou needs hamstring surgery and faces several months out
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain forward Quentin Ndjantou will have surgery to repair a right hamstring tear and faces several months out, the French club said Saturday. The 18-year-old Ndjantou is the latest player to come through PSG’s fast-improving youth academy. He started a Champions League game against Tottenham last November and scored his first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man United wins again to make it four in a row for new coach Michael Carrick
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — It’s four Premier League wins in a row for Manchester United under Michael Carrick and a season that was unraveling just weeks ago now looks full of promise. A 2-0 victory against Tottenham on Saturday extended Carrick’s 100% start as head coach and will further strengthen his case to be given ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shepherd takes hat trick at T20 WCup as West Indies beats Scotland. Pakistan overcomes Netherlands
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — West Indies fast bowler Romario Shepherd took four Scottish wickets in five balls, including a hat trick, and Faheem Ashraf’s late assault rescued Pakistan in a three-wicket win over the Netherlands on an eventful opening day of cricket’s T20 World Cup. Pakistan needed the win on Saturday as it can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paul Goldschmidt and the Yankees agree to a $4 million, 1-year contract, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt and the Yankees have agreed to a $4 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press, another move by New York that makes its 2026 roster resemble last year’s team. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Saturday because the agreement ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rayo Vallecano’s game against Oviedo postponed due to unsafe playing conditions
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Rayo Vallecano’s home match against Oviedo in the Spanish league on Saturday was postponed on short notice because of safety concerns over the field at Vallecas Stadium. The Spanish league said the decision, which was made just hours before the scheduled kickoff early Saturday afternoon in Madrid, was intended to “ensure the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barcelona is the latest top soccer team to abandon European Super League project
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
Barcelona has become the latest soccer club to cut ties with a proposed breakaway European Super League. Barcelona, along with Real Madrid, had at one point been leading the fight to get a rival competition to the Champions League off the ground. But in a short statement on Saturday, Barcelona officially confirmed it would no ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City of Regina urged to promote connections it has to TV hit ‘Heated Rivalry’
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
REGINA — Some residents of Saskatchewan’s capital are hoping their city can jump on the “Heated Rivalry” bandwagon, arguing Regina has skin in the game to make hay from the hit series. While the book that inspired the Crave TV production has got locals buzzing — including unlimited digital downloads at the library and a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flag football’s growth only increases NFL’s popularity globally
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Dak Prescott snapping the ball to Jalen Hurts is a play that can only be witnessed at the Pro Bowl Games, the centerpiece for the NFL’s push to grow flag football on the biggest stage this week at the Super Bowl. Prescott wasn’t just filling in at center, though. He quickly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pakistan escapes with 3-wicket win against Netherlands in T20 World Cup opener
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Faheem Ashraf’s late assault rescued Pakistan in a thrilling three-wicket win against the Netherlands with three balls remaining in the opening game of cricket’s T20 World Cup on Saturday. Pakistan can ill afford to lose points in any of the Group A games it plays after announcing it would boycott ... Read More »
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