February 15th, 2026
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Tre’ Johnson, the former NFL offensive lineman who became a high school history teacher, dies at 54

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tre’ Johnson, the former standout Washington offensive lineman who went on to become a Maryland high school history teacher, died Sunday. He was 54. Johnson’s wife, Irene, announced the death in a Facebook post, saying he died during a short family trip. “It is with a heavy heart that I inform you ... Read More »

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‘Adolescence’ and ‘Train Dreams’ win top prizes at Film Independent Spirit Awards

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

Clint Bentley’s lyrical Denis Johnson adaptation “Train Dreams ” won the top film award at the Film Independent Spirit Awards on Sunday in Los Angeles, while “Adolescence” dominated the television categories. Both were released on Netflix. Bentley also won best director for the film starring Joel Edgerton, whom he thanked profusely for “being the heartbeat ... Read More »

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Sayvia Sellers scores 17 to lead No. 25 Washington women over Oregon 51-43

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

SEATTLE (AP) — Sayvia Sellers scored 17 points to help No. 25 Washington beat Oregon 51-43 on Sunday night. Sellers made 6 of 16 shots with three 3-pointers for the Huskies (19-7, 9-6 Big Ten Conference). Avery Howell pitched in with nine points and nine rebounds. Sarah Rambus scored 12 off the bench on 5-for-7 ... Read More »

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Morikawa birdies 18th to win Pebble Beach, ends more than 2-year drought

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Collin Morikawa had gone 28 months since his last win, and he was reminded Sunday at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-am why it’s never easy. He was among six players who had a share of the lead at one point in a wild and windy final round, one name getting ... Read More »

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Kansas State fires basketball coach Jerome Tang, days after fans wore bags over heads

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State fired basketball coach Jerome Tang on Sunday night, four days after many Wildcats fans showed up with bags over their heads for a home blowout. Athletic director Gene Taylor announced the move in a statement. “This was a decision that was made in the best interest of our university ... Read More »

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Denny Hamlin wants to increase speed to improve racing at the Daytona 500

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Denny Hamlin has a plan for improving racing at Daytona International Speedway, and it involves going faster. He has already spoken to NASCAR executives about it, too. Hamlin shared his idea for fixing the Daytona 500, which has become a fuel-mileage event since the debut of the Next Gen car ... Read More »

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Tyler Reddick enjoy spoils of Daytona 500 win with family, infant son who battled a tumor in chest

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tyler Reddick had trouble corralling his young son on a Disney cruise and then inside a cramped motorhome in the days leading into the Daytona 500. Rookie Reddick turns 9 months old later this month and he’s ready to stretch his hands and legs and start crawling. “He’s been like ... Read More »

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Wembanyama’s opening-tip intensity, and how yet another NBA All-Star format may have clicked

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Victor Wembanyama brought the energy from opening tip of the NBA All-Star Game, and it proved infectious. Some were crediting the 7-foot-5 San Antonio Spurs star for doing more to save the midseason showcase in mere minutes than anything the league has done in years. “It was a pretty good display ... Read More »

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Photo Gallery: Canada’s Day 9 at Milan Cortina Olympics

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

Canada claimed its long-awaited first gold medal of the Milan Cortina Olympics, while the men’s hockey team delivered a lopsided win and pairs skaters edged a promising start on Day 9 of the Games. Mikael Kingsbury reminded the world why he’s the most decorated freestyle skier in history on Sunday as he topped the podium ... Read More »

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Anthony Edwards claims MVP award, leads Stars to tourney win in an entertaining NBA All-Star Game

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Anthony Edwards won the Most Valuable Player award while leading his “Stars” team past their fellow Americans on the “Stripes” team 47-21 to win the final of the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday. The Minnesota Timberwolves star claimed his first All-Star MVP award with a tying 3-pointer in the first round-robin ... Read More »

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Ziegler leads No. 9 Louisville in 88-65 romp over Florida State

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Laura Ziegler scored 14 points for ninth-ranked Louisville in an 88-65 rout of Florida State on Sunday night. The matchup between the Atlantic Coast Conference’s top scoring offense (Louisville, 81.9 ppg) and its next-to-last defense (Florida State, 76 ppg) played out that way as the Cardinals (24-4, 14-1 ACC) took control ... Read More »

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