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New Zealand cruises to five-wicket win over Afghanistan at T20 World Cup

By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026

CHENNAI, India (AP) — New Zealand avenged its loss to Afghanistan two years ago with a thumping five-wicket win at the T20 World Cup on Sunday. In what is expected to shape up as the toughest group in the tournament with 2024 finalist South Africa also in Group D, New Zealand cruised to 183-5 – ... Read More »

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Canada curlers fight to stay alive as Vonn headlines downhill at Milan Cortina Games

By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026

MILAN — Canada’s mixed doubles curling team plays two round-robin games today, needing victories to keep its medal-round hopes alive as the Milan Cortina Olympics continue on Day 2. Brett Gallant and Jocelyn Peterman, a husband-and-wife team from Chestermere, Alta., face Sweden and South Korea after three straight losses dropped them to 3-3, tied for ... Read More »

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Isaac Johnson scores 20 to help Hawaii hold on for 72-67 victory over UC San Diego

By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026

HONOLULU (AP) — Isaac Johnson scored 20 points to help Hawaii hold on for a 72-67 victory over UC San Diego on Saturday night. Johnson made 8 of 14 shots with two 3-pointers for the Rainbow Warriors (17-5, 9-3 Big West Conference). He added nine rebounds. Isaac Finlinson had 15 points and reserve Gytis Nemeiksa ... Read More »

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Trio of Gaels lead Saint Mary’s to 79-54 romp over San Francisco

By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026

MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — Paulius Murauskas scored 20 points and Andrew McKeever and Joshua Dent posted double-doubles as Saint Mary’s rolled to a 79-54 victory over San Francisco on Saturday night. Murauskas made 9 of 18 shots with two 3-pointers, adding eight rebounds and four assists for the Gaels (20-4, 9-2 West Coast Conference). McKeever ... Read More »

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Wild pitches lead Jalisco Charros to 1st Caribbean Series title with win over Culiacan Tomateros

By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026

GUADALAJARA, México (AP) — Reliever Guadalupe Chavez threw a couple of wild pitches with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning and the Jalisco Charros defeated the Culiacan Tomateros 12-11 on Saturday to win the Caribbean Series championship for the first time in their history. The Charros, who lost last year’s final against ... Read More »

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No. 8 Houston pulls away late to hand No. 16 BYU fourth straight loss, 77-66

By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Kingston Flemings scored 11 of his 19 points in the second half to help No. 8 Houston beat No. 16 BYU 77-66 on Saturday night. Chris Cenac, Jr. added 16 points and Emanuel Sharp had 14 for Houston (21-2, 9-1 Big 12), which has won four in a row to stay ... Read More »

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Perry scores 23, Dent adds 17 points and 10 assists as UCLA beats Washington 77-73

By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trent Perry scored 23 points, Donovan Dent had 17 points, 10 assists, six rebounds and three steals, and UCLA beat Washington 77-73 on Saturday night. Tyler Bilodeau added 19 points in 23 foul-plagued minutes for UCLA (17-7, 9-4 Big Ten) and Eric Dailey Jr. finished with 14 points. Washington trimmed its ... Read More »

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Clingan has 20 points and 19 rebounds, Trail Blazers beat Grizzlies for 2nd consecutive night

By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Donovan Clingan had 20 points and 19 rebounds, Jerami Grant had 29 points, and the Trail Blazers erased an 11-point second-half deficit to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 120-113 on Saturday night and split a two-game series in Portland. Portland beat the Grizzlies 135-115 on Friday. Jrue Holiday had 21 points and ... Read More »

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Harden scores 23 in Cavaliers debut, Mitchell leads with 35 in 132-126 win over Kings

By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — James Harden scored 23 points in his Cavaliers debut and Donovan Mitchell had 35 to lead Cleveland to a 132-126 victory over Sacramento on Saturday night, sending the Kings to their 12th straight loss. Harden was acquired by Cleveland from the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday for Darius Garland and a ... Read More »

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Afghanistan wins toss, bats against New Zealand at T20 World Cup

By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026

CHENNAI, India (AP) — Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat against New Zealand on Sunday in what shapes as the toughest group at the T20 World Cup. Both teams are placed in Group D that also includes last tournament’s finalist South Africa and two associate nations — Canada and the United Arab Emirates. ... Read More »

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Cardi B praises Bad Bunny’s upcoming Super Bowl halftime moment, opens up about tour and new music

By Canadian Press on February 7th, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — As Bad Bunny prepares to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, Cardi B says she’s proud to see him step onto the world’s biggest stage, praising his cultural impact and willingness to speak out during heightened immigration arrests. “I’m proud of everything that he’s been standing up for against ICE and ... Read More »

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