February 14th, 2026
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England fields against Scotland at T20 World Cup, Ireland thumps Oman for first win

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

KOLKATA, India (AP) — England won the toss and elected to field against Scotland in their Group C game at the T20 Cricket World Cup in Kolkata on Saturday. England lost to the West Indies last time out after surviving a scare in the opening game against Nepal before notching a four-run win. Captain Harry ... Read More »

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Canada opens women’s hockey playoffs; Dandjinou chases medal

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

MILAN — Canada’s women’s hockey team opens the playoff round, and short-track speedskater William Dandjinou looks to win his first individual Olympic medal on Day 8 of the Milan Cortina Olympics. The defending Olympic champion Canadians face Germany in their first elimination game after going 2-1 in the preliminary round, with convincing wins over Czechia ... Read More »

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Rome Flynn repeats as NBA All-Star Celebrity Game MVP; Team Giannis wins

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Rome Flynn earned MVP honours 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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Two sailors injured after crash between New Zealand, France at SailGP race

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — One sailor is in hospital and another was also injured in a high-speed crash between yachts representing New Zealand and France on the first day of the SailGP race in Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday. “A member of the (New Zealand) team is being treated at Auckland hospital. The team ... Read More »

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North Carolina A&T beats Hampton 71-70 on Trent Middleton Jr.’s free throw in HBCU Classic

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Trent Middleton Jr. scored on a driving layup, got fouled and made a free throw with 4.5 seconds remaining, lifting North Carolina A&T over Hampton 71-70 in the HBCU Classic on Friday night as part of NBA All-Star weekend. It was the Aggies’ first lead since they scored the game’s first ... Read More »

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North Carolina A&T beats Hampton 71-70 on Trent Middleton Jr.’s free throw in HBCU Classic

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Trent Middleton Jr. scored on a driving layup, got fouled and made a free throw with 4.5 seconds remaining, lifting North Carolina A&T over Hampton 71-70 in the HBCU Classic on Friday night as part of NBA All-Star weekend. It was the Aggies’ first lead since they scored the game’s first ... Read More »

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North Carolina A&T beats Hampton 71-70 on Trent Middleton Jr.’s free throw in HBCU Classic

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Trent Middleton Jr. scored on a driving layup, got fouled and made a free throw with 4.5 seconds remaining, lifting North Carolina A&T over Hampton 71-70 in the HBCU Classic on Friday night as part of NBA All-Star weekend. It was the Aggies’ first lead since they scored the game’s first ... Read More »

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North Carolina A&T beats Hampton 71-70 on Trent Middleton Jr.’s free throw in HBCU Classic

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Trent Middleton Jr. scored on a driving layup, got fouled and made a free throw with 4.5 seconds remaining, lifting North Carolina A&T over Hampton 71-70 in the HBCU Classic on Friday night as part of NBA All-Star weekend. It was the Aggies’ first lead since they scored the game’s first ... Read More »

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Nigerian rock artist wants people to pause and feel loved in the hustle and bustle of Lagos

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Valentine’s Day can be a secondary consideration for some in Lagos. The Nigerian city of more than 20 million people is renowned for its hustle and bustle, its restless energy and commercial drive — a place where honks from signature yellow passenger buses fill the air. But Lagos-based rock musician Bianca ... Read More »

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Shapovalov upsets Fokina, advances to Dallas Open semifinals

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

FRISCO — Denis Shapovalov has punched his ticket to the Dallas Open semifinals, following an upset victory over third-seeded Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain on Friday. The seventh seed from Richmond Hill, Ont., lost the opening set of the men’s singles quarterfinal showdown 7-5, but bounced back with 6-4, 6-3 wins to earn a spot ... Read More »

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Two sailors are injured after a crash between New Zealand and France at a SailGP race

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Two sailors have been injured in a high-speed crash between New Zealand and France on the first day of the SailGP race in Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday. Both sailors were taken to hospital and were said to be awake and alert. Their names and conditions are not immediately available. ... Read More »

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