February 13th, 2026
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Photo Gallery: Carney attends Tumbler Ridge vigil

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney says there’s nothing anyone can do to fill the silence left by the loss of those killed in the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. The prime minister, along with Canadian politicians of all stripes, spoke to a crowd of hundreds at a vigil in the community where people held photos ... Read More »

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No. 23 Miami (Ohio) remains lone unbeaten team in Division I after 90-74 win over Ohio

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

OXFORD, Ohio (AP) — Brant Byers scored 21 points, Peter Suder had 20 and 23rd-ranked Miami University beat Ohio 90-74 on Friday night to remain the lone unbeaten team in Division I. Eian Elmer added 15 points for the RedHawks (25-0, 11-0 Mid-American Conference), who tied the single-season school record for victories set last season. ... Read More »

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Philly special: V.J. Edgecombe leads Team Vince to victory at NBA All-Star weekend’s Rising Stars

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Philadelphia rookie V.J. Edgecombe led Team Vince to victory in the Rising Stars event at NBA All-Star weekend Friday night, scoring 17 points in the semifinal before hitting two free throws to end the final. San Antonio guard Dylan Harper ended the first semifinal in memorable fashion by scoring the game-winning ... Read More »

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Photo Gallery: Canada’s Day 7 at Milan Cortina Olympics

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

Canada’s Stephen Gogolev had a promising finish in figure skating while the men’s curling team remained undefeated on Day 7 of the Milan Cortina Olympic Games. Gogolev, of Toronto, came fifth overall after posting the second-best free skate with a score of 186.37. Gogolev had entered the free program in 10th place after earning 87.41 ... Read More »

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No. 18 Saint Louis extends winning streak to 18 with 86-59 victory over Loyola of Chicago

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — Trey Green and Ishan Sharma each scored 14 points and No. 18 Saint Louis won its 18th straight game, beating Loyola of Chicago 86-59 on Friday night. Quentin Jones added 12 points, and Amari McCottry had 11 for the Billikens (24-1, 12-0 Atlantic 10). They matched the 2013-14 team for the best ... Read More »

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Orioles, Chris Bassitt finalize $18.5 million contract

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Right-hander Chris Bassitt and the Baltimore Orioles finalized their $18.5 million contract Friday. After the past three seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays, Bassitt is staying in the AL East with a deal that includes a $3 million signing bonus. He can earn $500,000 in performance bonuses if he starts at ... Read More »

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Acts of heroism emerge from tragedy of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., murders: B.C. Premier Eby

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

In the science classroom at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School on Tuesday, teacher Mark Deeley used a chair to block the door when he heard shots and knew his students were at risk. Inside the room, older students comforted younger ones, offering snacks and telling jokes to mask the fear of what was happening outside. B.C. ... Read More »

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Wisconsin slays another giant as Badgers roll to 92-71 victory over No. 10 Michigan State

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Nick Boyd scored 29 points and shot 5 of 7 from 3-point range as Wisconsin trounced No. 10 Michigan State 92-71 on Friday night, marking the second time in four nights that the Badgers have beaten a top-10 team. Wisconsin (18-7, 10-4 Big Ten) is the first team to post three ... Read More »

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Bhatia, Hisatsune share Pebble Beach lead; Travis Kelce and amateurs head home

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Far removed from the false hopes Taylor Swift would make an appearance at Pebble Beach, Akshay Bhatia and Ryo Hisatsune went about their business quietly at Spyglass Hill and wound up with a share of the lead Friday in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-am. Bhatia was bogey-free over two days ... Read More »

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Baylor’s Tyce Armstrong becomes 2nd college baseball player with 3 grand slams in the same game

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

WACO, Texas (AP) — Tyce Armstrong hit three grand slams in his Baylor debut Friday night in the Bears’ 15-2 season-opening victory over New Mexico State, just the second college baseball player to ever accomplish that feat. “I’m speechless,” Armstrong said. “It’s the coolest thing I’ve ever been a part of.” He joins Louisville’s Jim ... Read More »

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Rome Flynn repeats as NBA All-Star Celebrity Game MVP and Team Giannis wins 65-58

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Rome Flynn earned MVP honors for the second straight year in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Friday night, scoring 17 points to lead a team coached by Giannis Antetokounmpo to a 65-58 victory. Actor-comedian Anthony Anderson coached the losing team, led by former 7-foot-6 NBA player Tacko Fall with 20 ... Read More »

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