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Red Bull backs Klopp and says it’s ‘nonsense’ his soccer role could be under threat
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
FUSCHL AM SEE, Austria (AP) — Red Bull backed former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp to remain the drinks giant’s head of global soccer and dismissed a media report that his job could be under threat after barely a year. A top executive called it all “nonsense” on Thursday. Klopp has been overseeing Red Bull’s network ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lens captain urges fans to keep the faith in tense Ligue 1 title fight with PSG
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Lens captain Florian Sotoca urged fans to keep believing his team can topple Paris Saint-Germain and win Ligue 1. Last weekend’s 3-2 home loss by Lens to Monaco opened the door for defending champion PSG to go back on top by two points. The manner of the defeat saw Lens throw away ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sandra Cisneros long wanted an invite to the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Now, she’s in.
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Sandra Cisneros, one of this year’s inductees into the American Academy of Arts and Letters, admits she’s been wanting to join for a long time. “I felt like I was waiting for someone to ask me to dance. I felt like a literary wallflower, because I never got invited,” says Cisneros, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New football chinstrap designed to lessen force of blows to facemask
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
Erin Hanson wants to make taking it on the chin in football much safer in Canada. Guardian Sports officially launched the Guardian Flex chinstrap on Thursday for individual and team sale, with the CFL being among the leagues to have reviewed the item. The product has been engineered to reduce the impact of blows to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L neuroscientist talks CTE awareness
By Lethbridge Herald on February 26th, 2026
By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald February marks International Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (or CTE Awareness Month); a time to talk about the degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head injuries and concussions. While it has made headlines in professional sports, researchers say it’s not just a big-league issue. Here in Lethbridge and across southern Alberta, hockey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!North American Seed Fair still growing after more than a century
By Lethbridge Herald on February 26th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The North American Seed Fair held annually in conjunction with Ag Expo is celebrating its 129th anniversary this year and is showcasing various samples of pulse crops, cereals, and oilseeds. Chair of the North American Seed Fair Committee Ryan Mercer said for him the fair is more than a showcase, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hyggen responds to WestJet announcing the discontinuance of Lethbridge flights
By Lethbridge Herald on February 26th, 2026
By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald WestJet announced on Monday they will be discontinuing their commercial flights out of Lethbridge as of June 24. Mayor Blaine Hyggen says this announcement came as a complete bombshell to him, but was a prime example of “if you don’t use it, you lose it.” “I ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Sports Hall of Fame unveils 2026 induction class
By Lethbridge Herald on February 26th, 2026
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Some of the best of the best in the Lethbridge sporting community are finally getting the call they’ve been waiting for. The Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame announced their 2026 induction class during a media event at the Cavendish Farms Centre on Wednesday morning. Toby Boulet, the president of the Lethbridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ag Expo showcases technology from around the world
By Lethbridge Herald on February 26th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Ag Expo has become an international affair this year showcasing agriculture technologies from across Canada, the United States, Europe and Australia. Ag Expo opened its doors Wednesday morning and will run until Friday at the Lethbridge Trade & Convention Centre. Just before opening the doors, director of event development with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Premier League TV revenue increase was close to rest of European soccer combined, UEFA says
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Premier League clubs enjoyed an increase in television revenue almost equal to the rest of European club soccer combined from 2014-24, UEFA said on Thursday. English clubs benefited from an increase of 1.5 billion euros ($1.77 billion) over the decade. During the same period, the combined TV revenue increase across clubs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unbeaten South Africa crushes West Indies by 9 wickets at T20 World Cup
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — South Africa took a giant leap toward the Twenty20 World Cup semifinals after a dominant nine-wicket win over the high-flying West Indies on Thursday. A whirlwind 95-run opening partnership between captain Aiden Markram (82 not out) and Quinton de Kock (47) in eight overs made short work of the chase. Ryan ... Read More »
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