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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 »
Be the first to comment!Savannah Guthrie’s mother may have been kidnapped. How does law enforcement handle negotiations?
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
Experts say abductions for ransom are rare, despite the prevalence of dramatic hostage crises on television. But the apparent kidnapping of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother has raised questions about how law enforcement handles hostage negotiations in real life, and the risks of media attention for victims. In the days since Nancy Guthrie, 84, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brazil, Canada split Davis Cup opening matches
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
VANCOUVER — An upset loss by Gabriel Diallo resulted in Canada splitting its opening singles matches Friday in the first round of Davis Cup Qualifiers. Montreal’s Diallo, ranked 39th in the world, lost to No. 253-ranked Gustavo Heide 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-7 (3) in a two hour, 42-minute match at Douglas Mitchell Thunderbird Arena. In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pistons rout Knicks 118-80, end New York’s 8-game winning streak
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 on Friday night to end the Knicks’ winning streak at eight games. Jenkins was playing his 42nd game of the season, meaning he is no longer eligible for NBA games under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Henderson makes season debut for Portland after hamstring injury
By Canadian Press on February 6th, 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Scoot Henderson made his season debut for the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night after recovering from a torn left hamstring. Henderson was injured during an offseason workout in September. He was originally expected to miss four to six weeks, but he didn’t start non-contact basketball activities until December. He began ... Read More »
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