February 14th, 2026
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Tumbler Ridge, B.C., teacher says he knew school staff would protect students

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

TUMBLER RIDGE — A teacher who helped to protect his students at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School when a killer began shooting says he never felt alone and knew all the staff were doing their best to shelter and protect the children. Mark Deeley, the science teacher at the small community in British Columbia’s northeast, said ... Read More »

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Clash winner Ryan Preece leads Ford top-5 sweep in final Daytona 500 practice

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Clash winner Ryan Preece kept his Ford on the ground Saturday, and the manufacturer took the top five spots in the final Daytona 500 practice. Preece helped RFK Racing sweep the top three spots a day ahead of NASCAR’s season-opening race. Preece outlasted sleet, a wet track and a record ... Read More »

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BYU guard Richie Saunders suffers lower leg injury against Colorado

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

PROVO, Utah (AP) — BYU guard Richie Saunders exited 45 seconds into the first half of Saturday’s game between the Cougars and Colorado with an apparent lower leg injury. Saunders fell awkwardly after driving to the rim and kicking a pass back out Keba Keita on BYU’s first possession of the game. He clutched his ... Read More »

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Michigan set up to be No. 1 in AP Top 25 thanks to transfer portal and culture money can’t buy

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan is in a position to be No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll because the program had financial support to make moves in the transfer portal and coach Dusty May has developed a selfless culture that money can’t buy. In a week that began with ... Read More »

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Tens of thousands march in Toronto rally in support of Iran protests

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

TORONTO — Tens of thousands of people marched down Yonge Street to the beat of drums and chants of “King Reza Pahlavi” at a rally in North York, as similar protests took place in major cities around the world. Protesters held aloft and draped themselves in red, white and green flags emblazoned with a golden ... Read More »

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Freeman scores 18, Kingz hits game-winner as Syracuse edges SMU 79-78

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Donnie Freeman scored 18 points, Nate Kingz had 13 and the game‑winning layup with two seconds remaining, and Syracuse edged SMU 79–78 on Saturday. Syracuse (15–11, 6–7 ACC) trailed 61-49 with just over 12 minutes left and spent most of the second half playing from behind. Kingz capped the comeback by ... Read More »

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Stevenson and Trimble carry No. 11 North Carolina past Pittsburgh, 79-65

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Jarin Stevenson and Seth Trimble scored 19 points each to help No. 11 North Carolina beat Pittsburgh 79-65 on Saturday and secure another 20-win season. The short-handed Tar Heels played without star freshman forward Caleb Wilson (bone fracture in left hand) and center Henri Veesaar (illness/lower body injury), who had ... Read More »

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Stephenson and Trimble carry No. 11 North Carolina past Pittsburgh, 79-65

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Jarin Stevenson and Seth Trimble scored 19 points each to help No. 11 North Carolina beat Pittsburgh 79-65 on Saturday and secure another 20-win season. The short-handed Tar Heels played without star freshman forward Caleb Wilson (bone fracture in left hand) and center Henri Veesaar (illness/lower body injury), who had ... Read More »

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Somerville scores 23 to help Florida State cruise past Virginia Tech, 92-69

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Martin Somerville scored an efficient 23 points along with six assists as Florida State rolled past Virginia Tech 92-69 on Saturday. Chauncey Wiggins added 19 points for the Seminoles (12-13, 5-7 Atlantic Coast Conference), who have won four of their last five contests. Somerville was 9 for 11 from the field ... Read More »

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It’s the US (and the US) against the world as the NBA All-Star Game tries yet another format

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The NBA is trying its fourth All-Star Game format in four years this weekend as it tries once again to answer one of the bigger existential questions in professional basketball. How do you get both the players and their fans to care about this midseason showcase? The newest scheme appears to ... Read More »

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Pakistan captain says it is up to India to decide whether to shake hands at the T20 World Cup

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 whether they will shake hands with his team before and after Sunday’s much-anticipated T20 World Cup match. Political and diplomatic tensions between the two nations have often boiled over on to the cricket field. The game ... Read More »

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