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The surprising complexity behind the squeak of basketball shoes on hardwood floors
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — As he watched the Boston Celtics play from the stands of TD Garden, one noise kept catching Adel Djellouli’s ear. “This squeaking sound when players are sliding on the floor is omnipresent,” he said. “It’s always there, right?” Squeaky shoes are part of the symphony of a basketball game, when rubber ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UEFA rejects Benfica’s appeal against Prestianni ban for alleged racism toward Vinícius Jr
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA has rejected Benfica’s last-minute appeal against the provisional suspension of Gianluca Prestianni, meaning he remains ruled out of the Champions League playoff second leg against Real Madrid on Wednesday. Prestianni was provisionally suspended on Monday for one match following accusations he racially abused Vinícius Júnior in the first leg last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec Liberals gain ground in new poll taken days after Milliard named new leader
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
QUÉBEC — A new poll indicates that the Quebec Liberals are experiencing a bump in support after naming Charles Milliard as leader. Polling by Pallas Data published today shows the Parti Québécois leading with 30 per cent support, slightly ahead of the Liberals at 27. Compared to the company’s previous poll on Jan. 10, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Virginia QB Chandler Morris files lawsuit against the NCAA seeking 7th year of eligibility
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris continued his fight for a seventh season of eligibility by filing a lawsuit against the NCAA, his agent, Simon Pflum, confirmed Tuesday. The NCAA denied Morris’ medical redshirt waiver and appeal last month, and he is seeking a preliminary injunction in Charlottesville Circuit Court. Morris could be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Penguins place Sidney Crosby on injured reserve after missing Olympic final
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins placed Sidney Crosby on injured reserve Wednesday after the Canadian captain missed Sunday’s Olympic gold-medal game with a lower-body injury. Crosby sat out Canada’s 2-1 overtime loss to the United States in Milan, saying he couldn’t play “without compromising the team.” The 38-year-old was hurt in the quarterfinals when his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UEFA rejects Benfica’s appeal against Prestianni suspension for alleged racism against Vinícius Jr
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA has rejected Benfica’s last-minute appeal against the provisional suspension of Gianluca Prestianni, meaning he remains ruled out of the Champions League playoff second leg against Real Madrid on Wednesday. Prestianni was provisionally suspended on Monday for one match following accusations he racially abused Vinícius Júnior in the first leg last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada pledges $8 million in food aid for Cuba as U.S. fuel blockade continues
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
OTTAWA — Canada is sending $8 million in food aid to people in Cuba, where a U.S. oil blockade has triggered a humanitarian crisis. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and MP Randeep Sarai, secretary of state for international development, say the funding is aimed at addressing urgent needs. The funding will be delivered through United ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Newsweek ranks UHN’s Toronto General the second-best hospital in the world
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
TORONTO — An annual hospital ranking by Newsweek magazine has deemed Toronto General the second-best in the world. The University Health Network (UHN) hospital has moved up a spot since last year, placing just behind Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic on the U.S. magazine’s 2026 World’s Best Hospitals list Wednesday. Newsweek, in partnership with Statista, ranked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Verlander and Valdez will get final payments of $31 million deferred money from Tigers in 2039
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez will receive the final payments from their new contracts with the Detroit Tigers in 2039, with the team deferring $31 million of the $128 million it committed to the pitchers. Verlander’s $13 million, one-year deal will pay the 43-year-old right-hander $2 million this year. The $11 million in deferred money ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luke Grimes returns as fan favorite Kayce Dutton in new ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff, ‘Marshals’
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Luke Grimes thought he’d said goodbye to stoic Kayce Dutton. The universe of “Yellowstone” had other ideas. In the hit show’s fifth and final season in 2024, Dutton rode off into the proverbial sunset at peace, building a new life ranching on his own terms with his wife and son. “I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commanders and Jaguars to host games in London next season, with Jacksonville playing twice
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars are set to become the first NFL team to play two home games overseas. The Jaguars and the Washington Commanders on Tuesday were named hosts for three games scheduled for London in 2026. Jacksonville will play back-to-back games across the pond in October, with one at historic Wembley Stadium and the other ... Read More »
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