National Sports
Canada’s women’s hockey team set to open Olympic defence; Weidemann eyes podium
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
MILAN — Day 1 at the Milan Cortina Olympics features Canada’s women’s hockey team scheduled to open its gold-medal defence against Switzerland, after its original opener against Finland was postponed. But in concerning news, Switzerland’s team was isolating in Milan on Friday after one player was diagnosed with norovirus, the same stomach illness that forced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 22 St. John’s makes Big East statement, ending 18-game win streak for third-ranked UConn
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — With an impressive performance at a pulsating Madison Square Garden, No. 22 St. John’s showed everyone that third-ranked UConn has a legitimate challenger in the Big East this season. Zuby Ejiofor had 21 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as the Red Storm powered past the Huskies 81-72 on Friday night, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pakistan bowls first against Netherlands in T20 World Cup opener
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Pakistan, at the center of a boycott controversy that has overshadowed the lead up to the T20 World Cup, has won the toss and elected to field against the Netherlands in the tournament’s opening game on Saturday. The Pakistan government has instructed its national team to boycott its Feb. 15 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diallo upset as Brazil, Canada split Davis Cup qualifier opening matches
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
VANCOUVER — He expected a dogfight, but Gabriel Diallo didn’t think he would be the one bitten. The 24-year-old from Montreal, ranked 39th in the world, lost to No. 253-ranked Gustavo Heide 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-7 (3) as Canada split its opening singles matches against Brazil in Friday’s first round of Davis Cup Qualifiers. In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kawhi Leonard’s 31 points lift Clippers over Kings, handing Sacramento 11th straight loss
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points, grabbed nine rebounds and had seven assists to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 114-111 victory over Sacramento on Friday night, sending the Kings to their 11th straight loss. John Collins added 22 points and Brook Lopez and Kris Dunn each had 15 for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: The week in sports photos
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
Here’s a look at some of this week’s top sports photos as selected by editors. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 7, 2026. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grant scores 23 points to help Trail Blazers rout Grizzlies, 135-115
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
PORTLAND (AP) — Jerami Grant had 23 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a six-game losing streak, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 135-115 on Friday night to open a two-game set. The teams will meet again Saturday night in Portland. Jrue Holiday had 20 points and seven assists for the Blazers, who led by 30 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brazil, Canada split Davis Cup opening matches
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
VANCOUVER — An upset loss by Gabriel Diallo resulted in Canada splitting its opening singles matches Friday in the first round of Davis Cup Qualifiers. Montreal’s Diallo, ranked 39th in the world, lost to No. 253-ranked Gustavo Heide 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-7 (3) in a two hour, 42-minute match at Douglas Mitchell Thunderbird Arena. In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pistons rout Knicks 118-80, end New York’s 8-game winning streak
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 on Friday night to end the Knicks’ winning streak at eight games. Jenkins was playing his 42nd game of the season, meaning he is no longer eligible for NBA games under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian midfielder Stephen Eustáquio acquired by LAFC on loan from Porto
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Canadian national team midfielder Stephen Eustáquio was acquired by Los Angeles FC on loan from Portugal’s Porto on Friday through June 30. LA has an option to purchase rights of the 29-year-old, who has four goals in 54 international appearances — including three at the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup. He made ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian midfielder Eustáquio acquired by LAFC on loan from Porto
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Canadian national team midfielder Stephen Eustáquio was acquired by Los Angeles FC on loan from Portugal’s Porto on Friday through June 30. L.A. has an option to purchase rights of the 29-year-old, who has four goals in 54 international appearances — including three at the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup. He made ... Read More »
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