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Reporting on itself: ‘Today’ keeps it low-key in covering search for Savannah Guthrie’s mother
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
Savannah Guthrie gets top billing every weekday morning when the “Today” show introduces its cast. In an anguishing twist, the disappearance of her 84-year-old mother has made Guthrie herself the top story, too. NBC’s morning show is reporting news that it is part of, a journalistic challenge made more acute by the conceit that this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flag football’s growth only increases NFL’s popularity globally
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Dak Prescott snapping the ball to Jalen Hurts is a play that can only be witnessed at the Pro Bowl Games, the centerpiece for the NFL’s push to grow flag football on the biggest stage this week at the Super Bowl. Prescott wasn’t just filling in at center, though. He quickly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Keeping her ‘eye on the ball’: Hillman reflects on her time as top diplomat in D.C.
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
WASHINGTON — Kirsten Hillman hasn’t written her autobiography yet, but the 57-year-old career diplomat — soon to be Canada’s former ambassador to the U.S. — may already have a title picked out: “Diplomacy is a contact sport.” One glance at her CV tells you why. She has been the underdog staring down centre ice as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quick facts about Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s outgoing ambassador in Washington
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
WASHINGTON — Canada’s Ambassador to the United States Kirsten Hillman is ending her term in February. Here are some quick facts about the top diplomat in Washington who has stickhandled the Canada-U.S. relationship through three American administrations. Age: 57 Early life: Hillman grew up in Western Canada — Calgary and Winnipeg. In her youth, she ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pakistan escapes with 3-wicket win against Netherlands in T20 World Cup opener
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Faheem Ashraf’s late assault rescued Pakistan in a thrilling three-wicket win against the Netherlands with three balls remaining in the opening game of cricket’s T20 World Cup on Saturday. Pakistan can ill afford to lose points in any of the Group A games it plays after announcing it would boycott ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s women’s hockey team set to open Olympic defence; Weidemann eyes podium
By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026
MILAN — Day 1 at the Milan Cortina Olympics features Canada’s women’s hockey team scheduled to open its gold-medal defence against Switzerland, after its original opener against Finland was postponed. But in concerning news, Switzerland’s team was isolating in Milan on Friday after one player was diagnosed with norovirus, the same stomach illness that forced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 22 St. John’s makes Big East statement, ending 18-game win streak for third-ranked UConn
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — With an impressive performance at a pulsating Madison Square Garden, No. 22 St. John’s showed everyone that third-ranked UConn has a legitimate challenger in the Big East this season. Zuby Ejiofor had 21 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as the Red Storm powered past the Huskies 81-72 on Friday night, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pakistan bowls first against Netherlands in T20 World Cup opener
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Pakistan, at the center of a boycott controversy that has overshadowed the lead up to the T20 World Cup, has won the toss and elected to field against the Netherlands in the tournament’s opening game on Saturday. The Pakistan government has instructed its national team to boycott its Feb. 15 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diallo upset as Brazil, Canada split Davis Cup qualifier opening matches
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
VANCOUVER — He expected a dogfight, but Gabriel Diallo didn’t think he would be the one bitten. The 24-year-old from Montreal, ranked 39th in the world, lost to No. 253-ranked Gustavo Heide 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-7 (3) as Canada split its opening singles matches against Brazil in Friday’s first round of Davis Cup Qualifiers. In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kawhi Leonard’s 31 points lift Clippers over Kings, handing Sacramento 11th straight loss
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points, grabbed nine rebounds and had seven assists to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 114-111 victory over Sacramento on Friday night, sending the Kings to their 11th straight loss. John Collins added 22 points and Brook Lopez and Kris Dunn each had 15 for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grant scores 23 points to help Trail Blazers rout Grizzlies, 135-115
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
PORTLAND (AP) — Jerami Grant had 23 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a six-game losing streak, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 135-115 on Friday night to open a two-game set. The teams will meet again Saturday night in Portland. Jrue Holiday had 20 points and seven assists for the Blazers, who led by 30 ... Read More »
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