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Lethbridge Sport Council announces 2026 Achievement Award winners
By Lethbridge Herald on February 18th, 2026
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald For the 16th year in a row, the Lethbridge Sport Council (LSC) recognized some of the best of the best in the Lethbridge sporting community. LSC unveiled the full list of award winners at an event at their offices attached to Nicholas Sheran Arena on Wednesday afternoon. LSC executive director Susan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!’There’s a lot of reason to have optimism’: Pronghorn women’s basketball coach on 2025-26 season
By Lethbridge Herald on February 18th, 2026
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald The Canada West playoffs weren’t in the cards for the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women’s basketball team this season. Lethbridge finished eighth in the Prairie Division with a 5-15 record, finishing two games back of the Brandon Bobcats for the 12th and final Canada West playoff spot. Pronghorn head coach Dave ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: Canada’s Day 12 at Milan Cortina Olympics
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
Canada struck gold and bronze in short-track speedskating while surviving a scare in men’s hockey on Day 12 of the Milan Cortina Olympics. Steven Dubois won the men’s 500 metres, taking the lead from the start and never relinquishing it. The 28-year-old from Terrebonne, Que., finished in 40.835 seconds, ahead of Dutch brothers Melle van ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Martinelli’s 29 points lead Northwestern over Maryland 78-74
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Nick Martinelli scored 29 points to lead Northwestern to a 78-74 victory over Maryland on Wednesday night to end a five-game losing streak. Northwestern (11-16, 3-13 Big Ten) led 35-34 at halftime and took control midway through the second half with a 16-3 run fueled by four 3-pointers from Jordan Clayton ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 23 Minnesota beats No. 10 Ohio State 74-61 for its 9th straight win
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sophie Hart had 18 points and 10 rebounds to help No. 23 Minnesota overpower No. 10 Ohio State 74-61 on Wednesday, the ninth straight win for the Gophers. Mara Braun had 18 points and nine rebounds with two key jumpers in the closing minutes as Minnesota (21-6, 12-4) moved past Ohio State ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 25 Alabama survives Darius Acuff’s huge night and beats No. 20 Arkansas 117-115 in 2OT
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Houston Mallette hit a 3-pointer with 51 seconds remaining in the second overtime and No. 25 Alabama survived one of the best single-game performances of the season to edge 20th-ranked Arkansas 117-115 on Wednesday night. Arkansas freshman Darius Acuff Jr. scored 49 points — the second most in college basketball this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Overtime and shootout rules at the Olympics change as the tournament unfolds
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — Three of the four men’s hockey quarterfinal games Wednesday going past regulation provided a reminder of how overtime rules work at the Olympics. Canada beat Czechia 82 seconds into 3-on-3 overtime. Finland also tied it late and needed more than three minutes to defeat Switzerland. The U.S. allowed a goal with 91 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grizzlies say Morant’s still feeling elbow discomfort and Caldwell-Pope will have finger surgery
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant will miss at least two more weeks as he continues his recovery after spraining the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow on Jan. 21. The Grizzlies announced Wednesday that the two-time All-Star is progressing in his rehabilitation but continues to feel discomfort. The Grizzlies said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suarez leads No. 12 TCU women to 72-50 win over Houston
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Marta Suarez scored 21 points with the help of 5-for-10 shooting from 3-point range and No. 12-ranked TCU throttled Houston 72-50 on Wednesday night. Olivia Miles scored 18 points and reserve Veronica Sheffey 11 for TCU (24-4, 12-3 Big 12), which shot just 39% (26 of 66). Kyndall Hunter scored 20 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wake Forest jumps out early, beats Clemson 85-77
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Juke Harris scored 20 points to lead five Demon Deacons in double-figure scoring, and Wake Forest jumped out early and cruised past Clemson 85-77 on Wednesday night. Clemson trailed by as many as 20 points midway through the first half and were down 13 at halftime. The Tigers opened the second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kings’ Sabonis, LaVine out for rest of season after surgeries
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis and guard Zach LaVine will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgeries Wednesday. Sabonis, a three-time All-Star, averaged 15.8 points and a team-leading 11.4 rebounds in 19 games this season. He was used sparingly since suffering a meniscus tear in November, playing in seven ... Read More »
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