February 20th, 2026

National Sports

Arizona Cardinals break ground on performance center, headquarters that is scheduled to open in 2028

By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals broke ground on a new performance center and team headquarters Thursday, moving forward in an attempt to improve practice facilities that NFL players deemed among the league’s worst in 2025. The north Phoenix development — which is expected to be ready in time for preseason training camp in 2028 ... Read More »

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NCAA official says March Madness expansion will not be discussed until after this year’s tournaments

By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026

The NCAA won’t discuss expanding the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments until after this year’s version of March Madness finishes, senior vice president of basketball Dan Gavitt said Thursday. Gavitt told that to a group of reporters who were attending an NCAA event in Indianapolis. There has been talk for the past few months that ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: Canada, U.S. tied 1-1 after regulation in women’s hockey final

By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026

MILAN — Canada and the United States are tied 1-1 after regulation in the Olympic women’s hockey final. More to come. The Canadian Press... Read More »

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Dangerous conditions delay the recovery of 8 killed in California avalanche

By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026

TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — The backcountry skiers and professional guides caught in the deadliest U.S. avalanche in decades understood the dangers of trekking through California’s Sierra Nevada remote wilderness. They had close ties to Lake Tahoe’s alpine community, with some connected to an academy for competitive skiers. One victim was married to a backcountry rescue ... Read More »

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Wolfsburg beats Juventus 2-0 to reach the Women’s Champions League quarterfinals

By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026

TURIN, Italy (AP) — Two-time champion Wolfsburg reached the quarterfinals of Women’s Champions League by winning 2-0 away at Juventus in their playoffs on Thursday. Wolfsburg advanced to its 13th quarterfinal in 14 seasons with a 4-2 aggregate score after the German club rallied from two goals down at home in the fist leg last ... Read More »

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Moroccan court sentences 19 soccer fans to prison over hooliganism at chaotic Africa Cup final

By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — A Moroccan court on Thursday sentenced 19 soccer fans to up to a year in prison on charges of hooliganism stemming from a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal that saw supporters try to storm the field. After a hearing that lasted more than five hours, the ... Read More »

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Pereira sparks Nottingham Forest to a 3-0 win at Fenerbahçe in the Europa League playoff

By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026

Vítor Pereira made an impact in his first game in charge, leading Nottingham Forest to a 3-0 victory at Fenerbahçe in the first leg of their Europa League playoff on Thursday. Defender Murillo, forward Igor Jesus and captain Morgan Gibbs-White scored a goal apiece to put Forest in command ahead of the second leg at ... Read More »

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Steven Kwan will get look in center field as Stephen Vogt reshuffles Guardians’ outfield

By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Steven Kwan will get some time in center field during spring training for the Cleveland Guardians as manager Stephen Vogt assesses the best possible outfield combination. Kwan is a four-time Gold Glove winner in left field. That is tied with Kenny Lofton for the most Gold Gloves in franchise history by ... Read More »

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Winter Olympics recap: US speedskater Jordan Stolz stunned in 1,500 meters

By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026

MILAN (AP) — U.S. speedskater Jordan Stolz’s late push wasn’t enough. The American star settled for silver in the 1,500 meters, missing a chance to secure a third gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics. China’s Ning Zhongyan won Thursday’s race in an Olympic-record time of 1 minute, 41.98 seconds. The 21-year-old Stolz, who won ... Read More »

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Bears’ potential move to Indiana takes step forward as effort to build stadium in Illinois lingers

By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears’ potential move to Indiana took another step forward on Thursday when a key committee approved a plan to create an agency that would help get a stadium built. The Indiana House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee passed a bill establishing a Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority to finance, construct ... Read More »

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Former manager Bob Melvin returning to A’s as special assistant

By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026

MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Former big league manager Bob Melvin is returning to the Athletics as a special assistant in baseball operations. The Athletics said Thursday that Melvin will advise the front office. The 64-year-old managed the A’s to three AL West titles from 2011-21, then left for San Diego and later San Francisco. The ... Read More »

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