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Deadly California avalanche highlights inherent risks in the backcountry
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
The recovery of skiers killed in the deadliest U.S. avalanche in almost 45 years is dragging out because of what experts say is a prime rule for rescuers: Don’t make yourself a victim. A storm that continued lashing California’s remote Sierra Nevada wilderness Thursday meant more avalanches were possible in the backcountry area where authorities ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Fleury eager for opportunity
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Brian Fleury was quick to admit Thursday he wasn’t a very good college quarterback. Long before Fleury was hired as the offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks, he was a walk-on quarterback for Maryland, and then played four years at Towson. But with two seasons of college eligibility remaining, Fleury was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daytona 500 and NBA All-Star Game surge in viewers despite competition from Winter Olympics
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Daytona 500 and NBA All-Star Game posted audience gains on Sunday despite going up against the Winter Olympics. Tyler Reddick’s win in the Daytona 500 drew an average of 7.49 million viewers on Fox, up 11% from last year. It was the most-watched NASCAR season opener since 2023, when 8.17 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!6 women killed in California avalanche were among 8 close friends and experienced skiers on trip
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
SODA SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Six women killed in an avalanche in California’s Sierra Nevada were among a group of eight close friends and experienced backcountry skiers on a trip together, their families said in a statement Thursday. “They were experienced backcountry skiers who deeply respected the mountains,” the statement said. “They were trained and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New MLB union head Meyer dismisses salary cap, defends free agency, arbitration as labor clash looms
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — Bruce Meyer staunchly defended free agency and salary arbitration on his first full day as head of the baseball players’ association, dismissing any possibility of agreement on a salary cap in another sign of a likely labor confrontation next winter. The 64-year-old was promoted to executive director on Wednesday, a day after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-US men’s soccer star Jozy Altidore joins Russell Westbrook in OKC for Soccer ownership group
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Former U.S. national team forward Jozy Altidore has joined NBA star Russell Westbrook as part of the OKC for Soccer ownership group, the organization said Thursday. The ownership group has purchased the rights to a USL Championship team that previously was the OKC Energy. The group plans to have a team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zimbabwe beats Sri Lanka and joins West Indies in finishing T20 World Cup group stage unbeaten
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Brian Bennett finished what captain Sikandar Raza started as Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka by six wickets Thursday to head into the T20 World Cup Super Eights unbeaten. Zimbabwe topped a Group B including former champions Sri Lanka and Australia. Zimbabwe will meet the West Indies in their Super Eights opener ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hornets’ LaMelo Ball starts against the Rockets a day after being in a car crash
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball started Thursday night’s game against the Houston Rockets, one day after being involved in a two-car crash in Charlotte. Hornets head coach Charles Lee said before the game Ball had no injuries stemming from the collision. The Hornets are one of the NBA’s hottest teams ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!F1 CEO Domenicali dismisses Verstappen’s retirement hint over 2026 rule changes
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
Formula 1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali has dismissed Max Verstappen’s suggestion that new F1 regulations could influence the Dutch driver’s future in the sport. The four-time champion has been a vocal critic of the sweeping changes to F1 regulations for 2026, calling the cars, which rely more on electrical power than before, “no fun” to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winter Olympics recap: Alysa Liu wins figure skating gold, US tops Canada in women’s hockey final
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — On a night of American comebacks at the Milan Cortina Games, Alysa Liu delivered the U.S. its first women’s figure skating Olympic gold medal in 24 years. The 20-year-old Liu performed a near-flawless free skate Thursday to upstage Japanese rivals Kaori Sakamoto and Ami Nakai. She finished with a career-best 226.79 points. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar, who created mirrored dreamscapes across Philadelphia, dies at 86
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia-based mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar, known for creating mirrored dreamscapes on buildings across the city, has died, according to a nonprofit art center he created. Zagar died Thursday at home of complications from heart failure and Parkinson’s disease, Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens announced in a statement. He was 86. Born in Philadelphia, Zagar ... Read More »
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