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North Carolina A&T beats Hampton 71-70 on Trent Middleton Jr.’s free throw in HBCU Classic

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Trent Middleton Jr. scored on a driving layup, got fouled and made a free throw with 4.5 seconds remaining, lifting North Carolina A&T over Hampton 71-70 in the HBCU Classic on Friday night as part of NBA All-Star weekend. It was the Aggies’ first lead since they scored the game’s first ... Read More »

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North Carolina A&T beats Hampton 71-70 on Trent Middleton Jr.’s free throw in HBCU Classic

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Trent Middleton Jr. scored on a driving layup, got fouled and made a free throw with 4.5 seconds remaining, lifting North Carolina A&T over Hampton 71-70 in the HBCU Classic on Friday night as part of NBA All-Star weekend. It was the Aggies’ first lead since they scored the game’s first ... Read More »

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Nigerian rock artist wants people to pause and feel loved in the hustle and bustle of Lagos

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Valentine’s Day can be a secondary consideration for some in Lagos. The Nigerian city of more than 20 million people is renowned for its hustle and bustle, its restless energy and commercial drive — a place where honks from signature yellow passenger buses fill the air. But Lagos-based rock musician Bianca ... Read More »

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Shapovalov upsets Fokina, advances to Dallas Open semifinals

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

FRISCO — Denis Shapovalov has punched his ticket to the Dallas Open semifinals, following an upset victory over third-seeded Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain on Friday. The seventh seed from Richmond Hill, Ont., lost the opening set of the men’s singles quarterfinal showdown 7-5, but bounced back with 6-4, 6-3 wins to earn a spot ... Read More »

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Two sailors are injured after a crash between New Zealand and France at a SailGP race

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Two sailors have been injured in a high-speed crash between New Zealand and France on the first day of the SailGP race in Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday. Both sailors were taken to hospital and were said to be awake and alert. Their names and conditions are not immediately available. ... Read More »

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Wisconsin routs No. 10 Michigan State 92-71 behind Nick Boyd’s 29 points

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Nick Boyd scored 29 points and shot 5 of 7 from 3-point range as Wisconsin trounced No. 10 Michigan State 92-71 on Friday night, marking the second time in four nights that the Badgers have beaten a top-10 team. Wisconsin (18-7, 10-4 Big Ten) is the first team to post three ... Read More »

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BYU says star wide receiver charged with felony rape is no longer a student there

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Brigham Young University said Friday that its standout wide receiver Parker Kingston is no longer a student at the Utah private school after he was arrested this week on a first-degree felony rape charge. Kingston, 21, made his initial court appearance Friday in St. George, where prosecutors say a woman ... Read More »

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Photo Gallery: Carney attends Tumbler Ridge vigil

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney says there’s nothing anyone can do to fill the silence left by the loss of those killed in the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. The prime minister, along with Canadian politicians of all stripes, spoke to a crowd of hundreds at a vigil in the community where people held photos ... Read More »

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No. 23 Miami (Ohio) remains lone unbeaten team in Division I after 90-74 win over Ohio

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

OXFORD, Ohio (AP) — Brant Byers scored 21 points, Peter Suder had 20 and 23rd-ranked Miami University beat Ohio 90-74 on Friday night to remain the lone unbeaten team in Division I. Eian Elmer added 15 points for the RedHawks (25-0, 11-0 Mid-American Conference), who tied the single-season school record for victories set last season. ... Read More »

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Philly special: V.J. Edgecombe leads Team Vince to victory at NBA All-Star weekend’s Rising Stars

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Philadelphia rookie V.J. Edgecombe led Team Vince to victory in the Rising Stars event at NBA All-Star weekend Friday night, scoring 17 points in the semifinal before hitting two free throws to end the final. San Antonio guard Dylan Harper ended the first semifinal in memorable fashion by scoring the game-winning ... Read More »

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Photo Gallery: Canada’s Day 7 at Milan Cortina Olympics

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

Canada’s Stephen Gogolev had a promising finish in figure skating while the men’s curling team remained undefeated on Day 7 of the Milan Cortina Olympic Games. Gogolev, of Toronto, came fifth overall after posting the second-best free skate with a score of 186.37. Gogolev had entered the free program in 10th place after earning 87.41 ... Read More »

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