February 26th, 2026
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Joel Quenneville reaches 1,000 victories, joining Scotty Bowman in an elite club for NHL coaches

By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Joel Quenneville’s 1,000th career victory as an NHL head coach was so dramatic that he almost had to be reminded of the milestone when the clock finally hit zeros on the Anaheim Ducks’ 6-5 comeback win. When Quenneville stood at center ice with his wife, his daughter and his entire team ... Read More »

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‘No place I’d rather be’: Jets forward Kyle Connor back at work after Olympic victory

By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026

VANCOUVER — It’s been a whirlwind for Kyle Connor. Just a few days after winning an Olympic gold medal with the U.S. men’s hockey team in Italy, Connor was back on the ice helping the Winnipeg Jets defeat the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 in overtime on Wednesday night. “Crazy travel and all that,” said Connor, who ... Read More »

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Reports: Toronto Blue Jays, Max Scherzer reach agreement on one-year deal

By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays and Max Scherzer have reached an agreement on a one-year deal worth US$3 million, according to multiple reports. Scherzer, a two-time World Series champion and three-time Cy Young Award winner, played the 2025 season in Toronto on a one-year, $15 million contract. The 41-year-old right-hander had a 5-5 record in 17 ... Read More »

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Nate Bittle scores 20, Oregon beats Wisconsin 85-71

By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Nate Bittle scored 20 points, Takai Simpkins added 17, and Oregon beat Wisconsin 85-71 on Wednesday night. Oregon (11-17, 4-13 Big Ten) has won back-to-back games and three of four following a 10-game skid. Kwame Evans Jr. had 16 points and a season-high tying four blocks and Wei Lin added 13 ... Read More »

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Joel Quenneville wins his 1,000th game, joining Scotty Bowman in an elite club for NHL coaches

By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Joel Quenneville became the second coach in NHL history to win 1,000 games when his Anaheim Ducks rallied to beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 on Wednesday night. Quenneville joined Scotty Bowman in this exclusive hockey club with a milestone win in the Ducks’ first game back from the Olympic break. Bowman ... Read More »

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Max Scherzer and Toronto Blue Jays agree to $3 million, 1-year deal, AP source says

By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Max Scherzer is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays. The three-time Cy Young Award winner has agreed with the reigning American League champions on a $3 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press early Thursday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity ... Read More »

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Cole Perfetti scores in overtime in the Jets’ 3-2 victory over the Canucks

By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Cole Perfetti scored off a rebound at 1:37 of overtime to give the Winnipeg Jets a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday night. Kyle Connor, returning to the Jets after helping the United States win the Olympics on Sunday, and Gabriel Vilardi also scored, Mark Scheifele had two ... Read More »

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Reports: Toronto Blue Jays, Max Scherzer reach agreement on deal

By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays and Max Scherzer have reached an agreement on a new deal, according to multiple reports. Scherzer, a two-time World Series champion and three-time Cy Young Award winner, played the 2025 season in Toronto on a one-year, US$15 million contract. The 41-year-old right-hander had a 5-5 record in 17 starts, with a ... Read More »

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Joel Quenneville gets his 1,000th career win in Ducks’ 6-5 comeback victory over Oilers

By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Joel Quenneville became the second coach in NHL history to win 1,000 games with the Anaheim Ducks’ 6-5 comeback victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night. Quenneville joined Scotty Bowman in an exclusive hockey club with a milestone win in the Ducks’ first game back from the Olympic break. Cutter ... Read More »

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Golden Knights score 5 in third period to beat Kings 6-4 and spoil Artemi Panarin’s LA debut

By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pavel Dorofeyev had two goals and the Vegas Golden Knights spoiled Artemi Panarin’s Los Angeles debut by scoring five third-period goals to rally for a 6-4 win over the Kings on Wednesday night. Colton Sissons, Brandon Saad and Reilly Smith scored three goals in a span of 4:14 midway through the ... Read More »

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Max Scherzer agrees to $3 million, one-year contract with Toronto Blue Jays, AP source says

By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Max Scherzer agrees to $3 million, one-year contract with Toronto Blue Jays, AP source says. The Associated Press... Read More »

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