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Benfica’s Prestianni denies racially insulting Real Madrid’s Vinícius in Champions League game
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni has denied racially insulting Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior. “I have never been racist with anyone and I regret the threats that I received from Real Madrid players,” the 20-year-old Argentina forward said on X. The Champions League playoff game at Benfica’s Stadium of Light was halted for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!At the Olympics and beyond, women’s sports media outlets are writing their own playbooks
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
Veteran sports columnist Christine Brennan remembers when male colleagues used to laugh at her for insisting on covering women’s sports back in the 1990s. “It was absolutely infuriating to me,” said Brennan, a best-selling author who served as the first president of the Association for Women in Sports Media. Now? Entire media outlets dedicated to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Africa beats UAE by 6 wickets, finishes T20 World Cup group stage unbeaten
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
NEW DELHI (AP) — South Africa chased down a victory target of 123 with 40 balls to spare Wednesday to finish the group stage of cricket’s Twenty20 World Cup unbeaten. South Africa opted to field first and restricted United Arab Emirates to 122-6, with veteran pace bowlers Corbin Bosch returning 3-12 from four overs and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news: P.M. fundraises in B.C., Polievre speaks for the Tories, Ramadan arrives
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Carney returning to B.C. week after mass shooting Prime Minister Mark Carney is returning to B.C. today, less than a week after he attended a vigil honouring the victims of a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tough sell for B.C. budget featuring tax hike, record deficit and construction delays
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s finance minister begins selling a budget today that has drawn critics from all sides with its soaring debt and deficit, public sector cuts, and construction delays for care homes, student housing and a cancer centre. Brenda Bailey calls the budget “serious work for serious times.” It raises the base income tax ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prime Minister Carney returning to B.C. one week after mass shooting
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is returning to B.C. today less than a week after he attended a vigil honouring the victims of a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. While in B.C., the prime minister will attend a Liberal Party fundraiser at a private residence in Vancouver, with tickets costing $1,775. Carney’s itinerary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Third complainant expected to testify at Frank Stronach’s sex assault trial
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
TORONTO — A third complainant is set to testify in Toronto today at the sexual assault trial of auto parts tycoon Frank Stronach. Stronach, who is 93, has pleaded not guilty to 12 charges related to seven complainants over alleged incidents spanning decades. Two complainants, both women in their 60s, have testified in the trial ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada men continue march for hockey gold; Sarault seeks fourth medal at Olympics
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
MILAN — Canada’s men’s hockey team returns to action in the quarterfinals and Courtney Sarault chases another short-track speedskating medal on Day 12 of the Milan Cortina Olympics. The Canadians are set to face Czechia in the men’s hockey tournament in a rematch of their tournament opener. Canada handed the Czechs a 5-0 loss before ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP leadership candidates look to break out from the pack as final debate approaches
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
OTTAWA — The memberships have been sold, entry fees have been paid and now the NDP leadership candidates are preparing for their second and final party-organized debate in B.C. on Feb. 19. This second debate will be held in English. The first debate, held in November, was supposed to be a French-language debate — but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champions League playoffs: Bodø/Glimt targets another upset against Inter Milan
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Inter Milan faces a daunting trip to Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League playoffs on Wednesday. The tiny Norwegian team has been the surprise story of this season’s competition after shocking wins over Manchester City and Atletico Madrid to make the playoffs. Located north of the Arctic Circle — farther north than any ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texas Tech star JT Toppin injures lower right leg in loss to Arizona State
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Texas Tech star JT Toppin was doing his usual work in the paint Tuesday night, pouring in buckets and grabbing rebounds against Arizona State in a tough road environment. Then late in the second half, the junior forward drove to the basket before going down in a heap, holding his right ... Read More »
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