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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 »
Be the first to comment!Whitecaps forward Emmanuel Sabbi handed one-game suspension, fine by MLS
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
NEW YORK — Vancouver Whitecaps forward Emmanuel Sabbi has been suspended for one game for “serious foul play,” the MLS Disciplinary Committee announced Tuesday. Sabbi was also fined an undisclosed amount. The incident took place in the 50th minute of Vancouver’s 1-0 win over Real Salt Lake on Saturday. Sabbi took down Luca Moisa with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays comeback falls short in 8-7 spring training loss to Yankees
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
DUNEDIN — New York first baseman Paul Goldschmidt homered and drove in four runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays came up short in their comeback bid in an 8-7 loss to the Yankees in spring training action Tuesday. Goldschmidt’s two-run homer off Tyler Rogers in the third put the Yankees up 4-1. He then increased ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Snoop Dogg’s next episode: Rapper attends first Swansea game after Winter Olympics trip
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
Fresh off his star turn at the Winter Olympics in Italy, Snoop Dogg has made his way over to south Wales to get acquainted with his latest sporting love: Soccer team Swansea City. The American rapper and entertainment icon made his first appearance in front of Swansea’s fans since becoming an investor of the team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL receives no tush push ban proposal this year after effort last year to ban it failed
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The tush push is still tough to stop, on and off the field. NFL executive Troy Vincent told reporters at the scouting combine in Indianapolis that no team submitted a proposal to ban the controversial quarterback sneak before the deadline this year for clubs to propose rule changes. The league could still ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Organizers warn Indian-owned cricket teams in The Hundred not to freeze out Pakistani players
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Organizers and teams competing in The Hundred said Tuesday that the cricket competition was “inclusive” and “open to all” after claims Indian-owned franchises could freeze out Pakistani players. The England and Wales Cricket Board and all eight teams issued a joint statement after the BBC reported that Manchester Super Giants, MI London, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US men’s hockey team visits Trump at the White House on its way to his State of the Union
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
The gold-medal-winning U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team landed at Joint Base Andrews and visited President Donald Trump at the White House before attending his State of the Union address on Tuesday night. Forward Matthew Tkachuk posted pictures on social media of members of the team celebrating on what appears to be a U.S. government plane ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps extend defensive midfielder Cubas through 2027-28
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have locked up a key piece, signing defensive midfielder Andres Cubas to a two-year extension. The deal, announced Tuesday, will see the 29-year-old Paraguayan international play for Vancouver through the 2027-28 season. Cubas originally came to the Whitecaps via a transfer from French side Nimes Olympique in April 2022. He’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steelers GM says he expects a faster Rodgers resolution this year as QB weighs return or retirement
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — With Aaron Rodgers undecided on whether to return for a 22nd season in the NFL, the Pittsburgh Steelers are anticipating quicker clarity about their quarterback situation this time. General manager Omar Khan said he doesn’t have a deadline in mind for determining if the team will need to look elsewhere. Though Rodgers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suns forward Dillon Brooks out at least 4-to-6 weeks with a fractured hand
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks had surgery Monday to repair a fractured left hand and will miss at least the next four-to-six weeks before being re-evaluated, the team said Tuesday. The 30-year-old Brooks was hurt during Saturday’s game against the Orlando Magic. He’s averaging a career-high 20.9 points and 3.7 rebounds per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers coach Dave Canales hands over offensive play-calling duties to coordinator Brad Idzik
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales announced Tuesday that he’s handing over offensive play-calling duties to coordinator Brad Idzik for the 2026 season. Canales had called plays for the past two seasons for the Panthers offense, but said it was his idea to make a change. Canales said the move allows him ... Read More »
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