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CP NewsAlert: Canada’s Dubreuil wins bronze in men’s speedskating 500
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
MILAN — Canadian speedskater Laurent Dubreuil has won the bronze medal in the men’s 500 metres at the Milan Cortina Olympics. More to come. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ireland grinds out a shaky Six Nations win over Italy in second half fightback
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
DUBLIN (AP) — Ireland got relief from a 20-13 home win over Italy in the Six Nations on Saturday, coming from behind at halftime and grinding out an unconvincing result. Coach Andy Farrell wanted his slumping side to muzzle the doubters and make a statement after being blown away by France 36-14 last week, Ireland’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diamondbacks and Paul Sewald agree on a 1-year deal for righty’s second stint with the franchise
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks and reliever Paul Sewald have agreed to terms on a one-year deal, the team announced Saturday, bringing the right-hander back to the franchise he helped reach the World Series in 2023. The 35-year-old played for the Guardians and Tigers last season, finishing with a 4.58 ERA over 22 appearances. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iglesias rescues 2-2 draw for Celta Vigo at Espanyol despite VAR call
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Borja Iglesias scored in stoppage time, after having another seemingly good goal ruled out through VAR, to salvage a 2-2 draw for Celta Vigo at Espanyol in the Spanish league on Saturday. A rueful Iglesias shook his head and smiled after having a 77th-minute goal disallowed when a long check determined there ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!West Ham survives scare by third-tier Burton in FA Cup
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Brave Burton Albion gave Premier League West Ham a scare before losing 1-0 in extra time in the FA Cup on Saturday. Burton is fighting against relegation in the third tier of English soccer, but went toe-to-toe with its top-flight opponent and threatened to pull off the latest upset in this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pakistan captain Agha says it is up to India to decide whether to shake hands before World Cup clash
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha says it is up to India’s players to decide if they will shake hands with his team before and after Sunday’s much-anticipated T20 World Cup clash. Political and diplomatic tensions between the two nations have often boiled over on to the cricket field. The game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jimmie Johnson plans to make one more Daytona 500 start in 2027 before ending his Cup career
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson plans to end his illustrious NASCAR Cup Series career at the 2027 Daytona 500. The seven-time Cup champion announced Saturday, the day before the 68th running of “The Great American Race,” that he will enter one additional Daytona 500 before calling it a career. He wants to continue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Canada captain Poulin back from injury for quarterfinal against Germany
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
MILAN — Captain Marie-Philip Poulin is in the lineup for Canada’s women’s hockey quarterfinal against Germany at the Milan Cortina Olympics. More to come. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jimmie Johnson hopes to make one more Daytona 500 start in 2027 before ending his Cup career
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson hopes to end his illustrious NASCAR Cup Series career at the 2027 Daytona 500. The seven-time Cup champion announced Saturday, the day before the 68th running of “The Great American Race,” that he will enter one additional Daytona 500 before calling it a career. He plans to continue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Banton guides England to 5-wicket victory over Scotland at T20 World Cup, Ireland thumps Oman
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
KOLKATA, India (AP) — Tom Banton hit an unbeaten 63 off 41 balls and Jofra Archer returned to form in England’s five-wicket win over Scotland at the T20 Cricket World Cup on Saturday. England, desperately needing the victory following an unconvincing four-run win over Nepal and a loss to the West Indies, made 155-5 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tottenham names Igor Tudor interim manager till end of season
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham appointed Igor Tudor as interim manager on Saturday after Thomas Frank was fired three days ago. The former Juventus coach takes over till the end of the season at a time when Spurs are just five points above the relegation zone in the Premier League. “It is an honour to join ... Read More »
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