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Towns has 28 points and 11 rebounds, Knicks top Bulls 105-99
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns had 28 points and 11 rebounds for his NBA-leading 39th double-double and the New York Knicks outlasted the sliding Chicago Bulls 105-99 on Sunday night for their second straight victory. Towns scored six straight points — on a 3-pointer, a layup and free throw — after Chicago took a 95-94 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: Canada’s Day 16 at Milan Cortina Olympics
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
After a medal-filled second week, Canada’s Olympic run in Milan Cortina ended with a devastating 2-1 overtime loss to the United States in the men’s hockey gold-medal final on Sunday. After sitting on eight medals and no gold at the halfway mark, Canada’s Olympic team collected 13 in the second half — including five gold ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LeBron James, Pat Riley both wonder what might have been if their Heat partnership had lasted longer
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James and Pat Riley both sometimes wonder what might have been if their four-year partnership with the Miami Heat had lasted a whole lot longer. After the Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a statue Sunday honoring Riley’s landmark career as the head coach of the 1980s Showtime teams, James and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clingan scores 23 points to lead Trail Blazers past short-handed Suns 92-77
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — Donovan Clingan had 23 points, 13 rebounds and four blocked shots to lead the Portland Trail Blazers past the short-handed Phoenix Suns, 92-77 on Sunday night. Jerami Grant also scored 23 points on 9-of-13 shooting. The Trail Blazers bounced back from an ugly 157-103 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tyrese Maxey scores 39 and 76ers hit 21 3-pointers in 135-108 win over Timberwolves
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Tyrese Maxey had 39 points and eight assists, VJ Edgecombe made a career-high six 3-pointers and finished with 24 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 135-108 on Sunday night to snap a four-game losing streak — all by double figures. Maxey made 16 of 28 shots from the field ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Partial U.S. government shutdown blamed for NEXUS closure at Canadian airports
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
Canadian airports are warning travellers that NEXUS and Global Entry pre-clearance programs for U.S.-bound flights are suspended, with Vancouver’s airport linking the news with a partial U.S. government shutdown. Airports in Calgary, Montreal, Vancouver and Toronto asked passengers travelling through U.S. Customs to allow for extra time to pass through security checks on Sunday. Most ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nicolás Fernández scores on PK in 2nd half to help NYCFC earn 1-1 draw with Galaxy
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Nicolás Fernández scored on a penalty kick in the second half and New York City FC tied the Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 in a season opener on Sunday before a sellout crowd of 30,510 at Dignity Health Sports Park. Newcomer João Klauss needed 90 seconds to win the hearts of Galaxy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Slugging 1B Nick Kurtz looks to build on AL Rookie of the Year award in 2nd season with Athletics
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Aside from towering over most of his Athletics teammates at 6-foot-5, Nick Kurtz blends in at his locker in the middle of the clubhouse — and that’s just the way he prefers it. Even now with the extra fanfare and attention on him this spring as reigning AL Rookie of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With Big Ten title clinched and a 21-game winning streak, No. 2 UCLA looks ahead to March
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The final buzzer rang and the party was on inside Pauley Pavilion. No. 2 UCLA defeated Wisconsin 80-60 on Sunday, wrapping up the program’s first-ever outright league championship with one Big Ten game remaining. Previously, the Bruins shared the Pac-12 title with Oregon in 1998-99. “I just love these girls so ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaylen Brown, Payton Pritchard lead Celtics past Lakers 111-89 for a season sweep of this rivalry
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jaylen Brown had 32 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and the Boston Celtics swept the season series in the NBA’s most storied rivalry with a 111-89 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night. Payton Pritchard scored 30 points with six 3-pointers and eight assists for the Celtics, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trail Blazers All-Star guard Deni Avdija leaves game vs. Suns with lower back injury
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — Portland All-Star guard Deni Avdija left the Trail Blazers’ game Sunday against the Phoenix Suns because of a lower back injury and the team said he won’t return to the game. Avdija was listed as questionable coming into the game, but decided to play. He lasted just one minute before leaving the ... Read More »
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