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Golden Knights face 18 games in 35 days in a tight Pacific Division playoff race
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights went into the break for the Olympics with a four-point lead in the Pacific Division and knowing what awaited them once they got back together for a potentially brutal stretch run. That begins Wednesday night in Los Angeles, the first of 18 games in 35 days that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lynch: 49ers on the ‘same page’ with Trent Williams, optimistic he stays
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said the team is on the “same page” as star left tackle Trent Williams and feels positive that Williams will remain on the team next season. ESPN reported Tuesday that the two sides have been unable to reach an agreement on a new contract which would lower Williams’ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kraken agree to 2-year extensions with forwards Ben Meyers and Ryan Winterton
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken agreed to terms on two-year contract extensions Tuesday with forwards Ben Meyers and Ryan Winterton. Meyers, 27, has split time this season between the Kraken and the Coachella Valley Firebirds, Seattle’s American Hockey League affiliate. In 31 games with Seattle, Meyers has five goals and six assists. He has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Travis Kelce is returning to the Chiefs or retiring. Mike Evans’ future in Tampa Bay uncertain
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Travis Kelce is playing for the Kansas City Chiefs or retiring. Mike Evans is returning for another season and will explore his options. The future of both superstars was among many topics at the NFL scouting combine on Tuesday. Kelce is scheduled to become a free agent next month. A person with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kentucky coach Mark Pope fined $25,000 by SEC for postgame comments in violation of conference bylaw
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky coach Mark Pope has been fined $25,000 by the Southeastern Conference for his “post-game conduct and comments” related to officiating following the Wildcats’ 75-74 loss to Auburn on Saturday, the league announced Tuesday. Pope’s comments were in violation of an SEC Bylaw that deal with sportsmanship, one which prohibits coaches, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A rare handoff for Sean Payton as Davis Webb takes over Broncos play-calling
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Broncos coach Sean Payton confirmed Tuesday at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis that he’s handing off play-calling duties to his new offensive coordinator, Davis Webb. Payton said he began seriously considering a promotion for Webb from quarterbacks coach/passing game coordinator to OC during the 2025 season. Payton replaced his longtime OC, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hughes’ OT goal for Team USA vs Canada in Olympic final averages 26M live viewers on NBC, Peacock
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
Jack Hughes’ overtime goal, which gave the United States its first Olympic gold medal in men’s hockey since 1980, drew an average audience of 26 million viewers on NBC and Peacock in the U.S., according to Nielsen’s Big Data + Panel ratings and Adobe Analytics digital data. Team USA’s 2-1 overtime victory over Canada on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barkov eyes a ‘soon’ return as the injury-hit Panthers chase a playoff spot
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida captain Aleksander Barkov, who has not played this season after needing surgery in September to repair two major ligaments in his right knee, has a target for what would be his season debut. “Soon,” he said Tuesday. What that means isn’t exactly clear — but indicates there might be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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