February 14th, 2026
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Independent Spirit Awards celebrate indie movies and TV in Los Angeles

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

Ethan Hawke,Rose Byrne and Keke Palmer are just a few of the actors up for prizes at the Film Independent Spirit Awards on Sunday in Los Angeles. Comedian and “Saturday Night Live” veteran Ego Nwodim is hosting the celebration of independent film and television, which will be livestreamed on YouTube starting at 5 p.m. ET. ... Read More »

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Swain scores 18 of his 25 after halftime, Texas beats Missouri 85-68

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Dailyn Swain scored 18 of his 25 points after halftime, Matas Vokietaitis had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and Texas pulled away in the second half to beat Missouri 85-68 on Saturday night. Texas (16-9, 7-5 SEC) has won four straight and five of six. Jordan Pope added 15 points, 12 ... Read More »

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Steinbach, Diallo pave the way for Washington to end three-game skid beating Minnesota 69-57

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

SEATTLE (AP) — Hannes Steinbach scored 26 points on 12-of-17 shooting and Zoom Diallo scored 17 points and Washington beat Minnesota 69-57 on Saturday night and ended its three-game losing streak. Despite just 4-of-13 (31%) shooting from 3-point range by Washington (13-13, 5-10 Big Ten), the Huskies found success overall shooting 29 of 46 (63%). ... Read More »

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Tessa Johnson’s 21 sparks No. 3 South Carolina past No. 6 LSU

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Tessa Johnson scored 21 points as No. 3 South Carolina beat No. 6 LSU 79-72 on Saturday night and extended its winning streak over the Tigers to 18 games. Trailing 73-72, LSU had a chance to take a one-point lead with 45.5 seconds left, but Flau’jae Johnson missed two free ... Read More »

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No. 3 South Carolina beats No. 6 LSU 79-72, extending winning streak against the Tigers to 18 games

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Tessa Johnson scored 21 points as No. 3 South Carolina beat No. 6 LSU 79-72 on Saturday night and extended its winning streak over the Tigers to 18 games. Trailing 73-72, LSU had a chance to take a one-point lead with 45.5 seconds left, but Flau’jae Johnson missed two free ... Read More »

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No. 16 Texas Tech hands No. 1 Arizona 2nd straight loss in OT

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — JT Toppin scored eight of his 31 points in a dominant overtime performance and No. 16 Texas Tech sent No. 1 Arizona to its second straight loss, shocking the Wildcats 78-75 on Saturday. Texas Tech (19-6, 9-3 Big 12) beat the No. 1 team for the third time in school history. ... Read More »

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Holloway paces Alabama’s balanced attack in 89-75 win over South Carolina

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Aden Holloway scored 20 points and Labaron Philon Jr. and reserve Latrell Wrightsell Jr. each scored 19 points and Alabama beat South Carolina 89-75 on Saturday night for the Crimson Tide’s fourth consecutive win. Holloway finished 6-of-9 shooting, including 4 of 5 from 3-point range, Philon was 5 of 8 — ... Read More »

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JT Toppin puts on low-post masterclass in No. 16 Texas Tech’s OT win over No. 1 Arizona

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Texas Tech’s JT Toppin had already scored three baskets in overtime so the next time he got the ball, Arizona’s defense collapsed, trying to make anyone besides the preseason All-America selection beat them. Toppin obliged. The 6-foot-9 forward whipped the ball back out to the perimeter where Donovan Atwell was waiting. ... Read More »

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Darius Acuff Jr., Billy Richmond III have career nights as No. 21 Arkansas beats Auburn

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Darius Acuff Jr. tied a career high with 31 points and Billy Richmond III scored a career-high 25 to lead No. 21 Arkansas past Auburn, 88-75 on Saturday night. Acuff, who shot 10 of 15 from the field and 7 of 10 from 3-point range, made three straight 3-pointers early in ... Read More »

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Padres sign ex-Phillies slugger Nick Castellanos, pitchers Canning and Márquez, AP source says

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

The San Diego Padres have agreed to terms with outfielder Nick Castellanos and right-handers Griffin Canning and Germán Márquez, a person with knowledge of the deals told The Associated Press on Saturday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Padres hadn’t announced the deals, which are pending physicals. After finishing with 90 wins ... Read More »

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Canada signs agreement for defence cooperation with Denmark

By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026

Canada’s defence minister has signed an agreement at an international security forum to strengthen co-operation with Denmark on defence matters. A news release from the Department of National Defence says David McGuinty, along with defence ministers for Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands have signed a memorandum of understanding for Canada-Denmark defence cooperation. The release ... Read More »

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