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A’s: Foundation work complete on Las Vegas stadium and opening still targeted for 2028
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Foundation work on the Athletics’ stadium is complete, according to the project director, and officials for the contractor and team told the Las Vegas Stadium Authority on Thursday they remain on target to open before the 2028 season. It was a similar message in the December meeting with the Stadium Authority. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fournier scores 26 as No. 9 Duke beats N.C. State for 17th straight win
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Toby Fournier had 26 points and 12 rebounds as No. 9 Duke extended its winning streak to 17 games by beating N.C. State 83-65 on Thursday night. Arianna Roberson scored 15 points in 17 minutes off the bench, Ashlon Jackson had 14 points and Riley Nelson added 10 points — all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heiden tallies 21-point double-double as No. 13 Iowa women beat Purdue 83-74
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Ava Heiden scored 21 points and tallied a double-double to lead No. 13 Iowa 83-74 over Purdue on Thursday. Heiden was a ruthlessly efficient 10-of-12 shooting for the Hawkeyes (21-5, 12-3 Big Ten). She added 13 rebounds, three assists and three steals. Taylor Stremlow had 19 points, going 7 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aaliyah Chavez’s 27 leads No. 11 Oklahoma women 71-67 over No. 24 Georgia
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Aaliyah Chavez racked up 27 points, five assists, and four rebounds as No. 11 Oklahoma held off No. 24 Georgia, 71-67 on Thursday night. Chavez was 9-for-17 from the floor and a perfect 8-for-8 from the charity stripe for the Sooners (20-6, 8-5 Southeastern Conference). Oklahoma improved to 14-0 when Chavez ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Warriors’ Stephen Curry to be re-evaluated in 10 days after 2nd MRI on knee
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Golden State star Stephen Curry had a second MRI on his troublesome right knee that revealed no structural damage, although the two-time NBA MVP is expected to miss at least another five games before being re-evaluated. The 37-year-old guard last played Jan. 30. He has been diagnosed with patella-femoral pain syndrome/bone ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Increased control over immigration?’ Nine questions on Alberta referendum in October
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says a referendum is to be held on Oct. 19 to ask Albertans about how they want the province to deal with immigration as well as the Constitution. She says it will include these nine questions: On immigration 1. Do you support the Government of Alberta taking increased control over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta’s Smith to put immigration, Constitution questions on fall referendum
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government is putting nine questions to a provincewide referendum on Oct. 19, including proposals to restrict social services from some immigrants. One question asks Albertans if non-permanent residents should be charged a “reasonable” fee to access health and education systems. Another asks for approval to cut off newcomers from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nyla Harris scores 15 as No. 22 North Carolina women defeat Virginia Tech 66-63 in OT
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Nyla Harris scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds, Elina Aarnisalo added 13 points and five assists and No. 22 North Carolina took down Virginia Tech 66-63 in overtime on Thursday night. Aarnisalo, Harris, and Lanie Grant combined for all nine overtime points for the Tar Heels (22-6, 12-4 Atlantic Coast ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pryor drops 22 in Texas A&M women’s 82-74 win over No. 21 Tennessee
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ny’Ceara Pryor scored 22 points and dished 10 assists, Fatmata Janneh added 17 and Lemyah Hylton put up 12 in Texas A&M’s 82-74 win over No. 21 Tennessee on Thursday night. The Aggies (11-11, 4-9 Southeastern Conference) jumped ahead early with a 10-0 run to start the game, with half the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Alberta’s Smith to put immigration, Constitution on fall referendum
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is putting nine questions to a provincewide referendum on Oct. 19, including proposals to restrict social services from some immigrants. One question asks Albertans if non-permanent residents should be charged a “reasonable” fee to access health and education systems. Others ask whether Alberta should open constitutional ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP leadership candidates pitch their rebuilding plans to voters
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
OTTAWA — The NDP leadership candidates began the final official debate with a general acknowledgment they agree on policies, but have different visions for how to achieve their most existential goal — rebuilding the party. During opening remarks in Vancouver-area debate, Alberta MP Heather McPherson said that the party needs someone that knows how to ... Read More »
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