National Sports
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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!Without nationwide rules, South Carolina lawmakers move to keep college athlete payments secret
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — One by one, South Carolina senators stood up at the Statehouse this week, saying they didn’t want to wade into the rules about paying college athletes, but they couldn’t bear to see their Gamecocks or Tigers left behind on the field or the court. South Carolina is poised to join at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles 3B Jordan Westburg ‘physically unable’ to participate at spring training
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg has been unable to take part in spring training after a right oblique injury during the offseason, and it was unclear Thursday whether an elbow issue also was keeping him off the field. “He’s just unable to participate right now,” first-year manager Craig Albernaz told ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wolitarsky signs one-day deal with Winnipeg so he can retire with Blue Bombers
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
WINNIPEG — Drew Wolitarsky retired Thursday as a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The veteran receiver signed a one-year deal with Winnipeg, allowing him to call it a career with the franchise. Wolitarsky, 30, spent seven of his eight CFL seasons with Winnipeg (2017-19, 2021-24). He was with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats last year, suiting ... Read More »
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