February 22nd, 2026
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3 players targeted with racist abuse online after Premier League games

By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026

Three Premier League players were targeted with racist abuse online after their games this weekend. Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana and Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri shared images of racist messages they were sent privately over Instagram following their teams’ match at Stamford Bridge that finished 1-1. On Sunday, Wolverhampton striker Tolu Arokodare showed racially aggravated messages ... Read More »

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US men’s hockey gold medal and Eileen Gu’s halfpipe victory highlight final day of Winter Olympics

By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026

MILAN (AP) — Jack Hughes’ overtime goal against Canada gave the United States its first Olympic gold medal in men’s hockey since 1980 — and on the 46th anniversary of the “ Miracle on Ice ” no less. Hughes, who had lost a tooth or two from a high stick during the game, scored off ... Read More »

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Romi Levy’s clutch 3-pointer lifts Virginia over No. 8 Louisville 74-72

By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Romi Levy made a clutch 3-pointer with 13 seconds remaining and grabbed Louisville’s missed 3 at the buzzer as Virginia held off the No. 8 Cardinals 74-72 on Sunday. Imari Berry made 1 of 2 free throws with 31.4 seconds left to put Louisville up 72-71. Virginia (19-8, 11-5 Atlantic Coast ... Read More »

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Reds ace Hunter Greene hopes offseason work on his lower half leads to healthy season

By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds like their chances when Hunter Greene is on the mound. The 6-foot-5 right-hander has one of baseball’s best fastballs, to go along with a nasty slider and an improving split-finger fastball. It’s just keeping him on the mound has been a challenge. Going into his fifth year in ... Read More »

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No. 13 Iowa tops No. 6 Michigan 62-44 behind Ava Heiden’s 24 points, moves into 2nd place in Big Ten

By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Ava Heiden had 24 points and 10 rebounds to help No. 13 Iowa beat sixth-ranked Michigan 62-44 on Sunday. Hannah Stuelke added 11 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists for the Hawkeyes (22-5, 13-3 Big Ten), who held the Wolverines (22-5, 13-3) to their lowest point total of the season ... Read More »

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Timmons scores career-high 34, Scott has 21 and No. 25 Alabama tops Florida 76-71

By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jessica Timmons scored a career-high 34 points, Ta’Mia Scott added 21, and No. 25 Alabama rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat Florida 76-71 on Sunday to snap a three-game losing streak. Alabama (21-7, 7-7) led by six points at halftime and the lead was 54-46 after Timmons hit a 3-pointer ... Read More »

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No. 13 Iowa tops No. 5 Michigan 62-44 behind Ava Heiden’s 24 points, moves into 2nd place in Big Ten

By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Ava Heiden had 24 points and 10 rebounds to help No. 13 Iowa beat fifth-ranked Michigan 62-44 on Sunday. Hannah Stuelke added 11 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists for the Hawkeyes (22-5, 13-3 Big Ten), who held the Wolverines (22-5, 13-3) to their lowest point total of the season ... Read More »

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Florian Wirtz taken out of Liverpool team because of back pain ahead of 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest

By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026

NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Germany midfielder Florian Wirtz was withdrawn from Liverpool’s lineup for the 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Sunday after experiencing back pain during the warm-up. Curtis Jones replaced Wirtz in the team at the City Ground but Liverpool manager Arne Slot said “we don’t think it’s very ... Read More »

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Edwards, Okot lead No. 3 South Carolina to 85-48 blowout of No. 17 Ole Miss and share of SEC title

By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Joyce Edwards scored 21 points, Madina Okot had 17 and No. 3 South Carolina clinched a share of the Southeastern Conference regular-season championship with an 85-48 victory over No. 17 Mississippi on Sunday. The Gamecocks (27-2, 13-1 SEC) can earn their fifth straight crown outright by beating either Missouri or Kentucky ... Read More »

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Struggling Ligue 1 club Paris FC hires Kombouaré as coach after firing Gilli

By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026

PARIS (AP) — Struggling Ligue 1 club Paris FC quickly hired Antoine Kombouaré as its new coach after firing Stéphane Gilli earlier Sunday. Paris FC announced Kombouaré’s arrival in a statement, without saying how long he has signed for. The 62-year-old Kombouaré previously had spells in charge of Paris Saint-Germain, Lens and Nantes. Gilli had ... Read More »

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Brooks scores 18 and Hull has 17 in No. 22 North Carolina women’s 78-50 win over Pitt

By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Nyla Brooks scored 18 points, Laila Hull added 17 off the bench, and No. 22 North Carolina routed Pittsburgh 78-50 on Sunday. North Carolina (23-6, 12-4 ACC) has reached 12 conference wins in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2004-05 and 2005-06. The Tar Heels missed their first six ... Read More »

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