February 15th, 2026
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Misinformation experts warn of dire consequences in online hunt for blame

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

Disinformation experts say while it’s human nature to seek out more information after a tragedy, an online rush to identify suspects can have terrible consequences. Their remarks come after RCMP highlighted a falsehood targeting an Ontario woman as the suspect in the recent shootings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. RCMP released a confirmed photo of the ... Read More »

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Kawhi Leonard drops 31 points in home arena, setting up all-American team final at NBA All-Star Game

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 3.5 seconds left to cap his 31-point barrage in 12 minutes, beating the World team 48-45 and sending his “Stripes” team into the final against their fellow Americans on the “Stars” at the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday. Leonard thrilled his home crowd in ... Read More »

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No. 20 Maryland’s comeback win at No. 8 Ohio State shows it is back on track after January struggles

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Maryland proved on Sunday that it is back on track after a four-game losing streak in January. The 20th-ranked Terrapins rallied from a 19-point deficit for a 76-75 victory at No. 8 Ohio State. This is Maryland’s largest comeback since also being down 19 at James Madison in 2019. “You go ... Read More »

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Six Nations takeaways: Scotland amazes, England grounded, France rolling in round two

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

LONDON (AP) — Only France is chasing a Six Nations grand slam after two rounds. The defending champion inflicted the latest record defeat against hapless Wales by 54-12 in Cardiff on Sunday. France’s highest ever score against Wales was also Wales’ 13th consecutive defeat in the tournament. England’s 12-test winning streak was ambushed by Scotland ... Read More »

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Chase Elliott had 1st Daytona 500 title in sight before losing out in last-lap wreck to Reddick

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Chase Elliott climbed from his car and sat on the outside wall of the track in stunned disbelief that the Daytona 500 victory that was his — his first one, only a few feet from the finish line — was wiped out in a wreck. NASCAR’s most popular driver, Elliott ... Read More »

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No. 20 Maryland’s come back at No. 8 Ohio State shows they are back on track after January struggles

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Maryland proved on Sunday that it is back on track after a four-game losing streak in January. The 20th-ranked Terrapins rallied from a 19-point deficit for a 76-75 victory at No. 8 Ohio State. This is Maryland’s largest comeback since also being down 19 at James Madison in 2019. “You go ... Read More »

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Morikawa, Kim, Toms winners again — Kim after nearly 16 years — on busy day of golf

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Collin Morikawa went 45 starts over more than two years to finally win again on the PGA Tour, and he faced a wait that felt just as long on the final hole Sunday in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. He kept his poise, hit a 4-iron to the collar of ... Read More »

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Collin Morikawa birdies the 18th to win Pebble Beach and end more than 2-year drought

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Collin Morikawa went 45 starts over more than two years to finally win again on the PGA Tour, and he faced a wait that felt just as long on the final hole Sunday in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. He kept his poise, hit a 4-iron to the collar of ... Read More »

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Michael Jordan’s Daytona 500 ring: Tyler Reddick’s 1-lap lead delivers NASCAR’s biggest win

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tyler Reddick won the Daytona 500 in a car owned by Michael Jordan when Chase Elliott crashed as he and Reddick were battling for the win in NASCAR’s season opener. Reddick, in a Toyota for 23XI Racing, led only one lap Sunday: the one to the checkered flag for the ... Read More »

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No. 2 UCLA routs Indiana 92-48 for 19th straight win

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kiki Rice had 17 points and nine rebounds, Lauren Betts added 16 points and 14 rebounds, and No. 2 UCLA beat Indiana 92-48 on Sunday to extend its win streak to 19 games. UCLA (25-1, 15-0 Big Ten), which is unbeaten since a 76-65 loss to No. 4 Texas on Nov. ... Read More »

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William Byron races for the lead late but comes up short in Daytona 500 threepeat bid

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — William Byron climbed out of his mangled Chevrolet on pit road, looked up at the nearby scoring pylon and shook his head. For the first time in three years, Byron and his No. 24 weren’t on top at the Daytona 500. But Byron was as surprised as anyone that he ... Read More »

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