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Pronghorn men looking to control own destiny after missed opportunities in 2025-26
By Lethbridge Herald on February 27th, 2026
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald One game short. That was the story of the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns men’s basketball team in 2025-26, as they finished just short of a Canada West playoff spot. Lethbridge finished with a 7-13 record, good enough for eighth place in the Prairie Division just behind the Brandon Bobcats for a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians in Middle East should be vigilant as tensions rise: Anand
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
OTTAWA — Canadians in the Middle East are being warned to stay vigilant as tensions rise amid stalled nuclear talks between the United States and Iran and a buildup of American military presence in the region. U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened military action if Iran doesn’t agree to a deal on its nuclear program, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tempers flare between Nuggets and Thunder as OKC’s Dort is ejected after fouling Nikola Jokic
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Tempers flared in the fourth quarter between Oklahoma City and the Denver Nuggets on Friday night and resulted in the ejection of the Thunder’s Lu Dort. Dort fouled Denver’s Nikola Jokic in the midst of a tight game and Jokic got in Dort’s face. A scrum ensued, and Jokic and Oklahoma ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s mixed diving team captures bronze medal at Montréal World Cup
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
MONTREAL — Canada’s mixed diving team captured a bronze medal at Montréal World Cup on Friday night. Mia Vallée, Nathan Zsombor-Murray, Katelyn Fung and Matt Cullen were third with 448.80 points. But it came down to the team’s final dive in the 10-metre synchro. Fung and Cullen scored 76.80 to all but secure a medal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jalen Duren scores 33 as Pistons beat Cavaliers 122-119 in OT
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — Jalen Duren had 33 points and 16 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons outlasted the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers 122-119 on Friday night in a game that was delayed for 18 minutes in the third quarter because of a blaring horn. During a timeout with Detroit up 65-64, a power surge caused the overhead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Electrolyte supplements are everywhere. Who benefits from them and when?
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Social media is filled with influencers rating electrolyte supplements or even telling followers how to make their own. But experts say many of the claims about the health benefits of these drinks need to be taken with a grain of salt. Electrolytes are electrically charged substances that help regulate chemical reactions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pierre-Luc Dubois scores 2 goals as the Capitals beat the Golden Knights 3-2
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pierre-Luc Dubois had two goals and an assist to lift the Washington Capitals to a 3-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday night. All three of Washington’s goals came in the second period, with Jakob Chychrun adding his 22nd of the season. Braeden Bowman and Tomas Hertl scored in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cam Spencer sparks a short-handed Grizzlies rout of the Mavericks, 124-105
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
DALLAS (AP) — Cam Spencer scored 25 points off the bench and Olivier-Maxence Prosper had 16 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 124-105 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. Scotty Pippen Jr. added 15 points and Jaylen Wells and GG Jackson each had 12 to help Memphis snap ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mammoth beat Minnesota 5-2 to end the Wild’s winning streak at 6
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lawson Crouse scored twice, U.S. Olympian Clayton Keller had a goal and two assists and the Utah Mammoth beat Minnesota 5-2 on Friday night to end the Wild’s winning streak at six games. Logan Cooley and Barrett Hayton also scored and Karel Vejmelka made 21 saves to help the Mammoth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celtics post one of NBA’s best offensive performances as they await Jayson Tatum’s possible return
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics have been one of the NBA’s hottest teams since returning from the All-Star break. They can add one of the best offensive performances in league history to their list of accomplishments as they await a possible return of star Jayson Tatum to action. Boston shot a season-high 66.7% (52 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 3 Michigan beats No. 10 Illinois 84-70, clinches Big Ten regular-season title
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Morez Johnson Jr. had 19 points and 11 rebounds against his former team as No. 3 Michigan defeated No. 10 Illinois 84-70 on Friday night and clinched Big Ten regular-season title. Johnson, who played for the Illini last season after verbally committing three years earlier, was booed throughout the game by ... Read More »
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