February 19th, 2026
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Healthy again, Cade Horton looking for a big second season with the Chicago Cubs

By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026

MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Cade Horton was a breakout performer for the Chicago Cubs last year. In the aftermath of his successful rookie season, Horton went to work. More on his mental approach than anything else. “I think it was more just focusing on my process,” Horton said. “I think you could look at my ... Read More »

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Canada loses gold in overtime to rival U.S. team; Jacobs to curl for gold

By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026

MILAN — Canada’s women’s hockey team was denied a repeat gold medal after a crushing 2-1 overtime defeat to the United States on Day 13 of the Milan Cortina Games. The deciding goal came about four minutes into overtime after American forward Megan Keller scored a shot past Canadian goalie Ann-Renée Desbiens. Canadian Kristin O’Neill ... Read More »

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Longtime Dodgers executive Lon Rosen becomes Lakers’ president of business operations

By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Longtime Los Angeles Dodgers executive Lon Rosen is moving into the Los Angeles Lakers ‘ front office in the latest significant change for the 17-time NBA champion organization following its sale last year. Rosen will be the Lakers’ president of business operations, the team announced Thursday. He replaces Tim Harris, ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: Canada men to curl for gold with semifinal win over Norway

By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO — Canada’s men’s curling team is through to the Olympic final with a 5-4 extra-end win over Norway. More to come. The Canadian Press... Read More »

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The Mets will have a Bobby Valentine Disguise Night and hand out 15,000 fake mustache-glasses

By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — That won’t necessarily be Bobby Valentine behind the sunglasses and fake mustache at Citi Field this summer. Among several promotions the New York Mets announced Thursday is a Bobby Valentine Disguise Night on May 29, inspired by what the former manager donned to return to the dugout after being ejected from ... Read More »

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Canada loses gold in overtime to rival U.S. team; Homan surges into semis in curling

By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026

MILAN — Canada’s women’s hockey team was denied a repeat gold medal after a crushing 2-1 overtime defeat to the United States on Day 13 of the Milan Cortina Games. The deciding goal came about four minutes into overtime after American forward Megan Keller scored a shot past Canadian goalie Ann-Renée Desbiens. Canadian Kristin O’Neill ... Read More »

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War-hammered Gaza needs basics like homes, roads and power. FIFA is offering a $50M soccer stadium

By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Gaza Strip is in ruins with entire city neighborhoods reduced to rubble and serious questions about rebuilding basic water and sewage facilities, roads, electrical grids and the critical infrastructure needed to consistently produce enough food to prevent widespread starvation. But a gleaming new national soccer stadium for an area devastated by ... Read More »

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Supreme Court to weigh appropriate legal path for reviewing complaint about railway

By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will help decide the appropriate means of reviewing a company’s complaint about the service provided by a railway. In November 2023, the Canadian Transportation Agency ruled that Canadian National Railway Co. failed to meet the level of service it owed to Alberta Pacific Forest Industries Inc. The agency ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: U.S. beats Canada 2-1 in overtime for women’s hcokey gold

By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026

MILAN — The United States has defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime in the women’s hockey final at the Milan Cortina Olympics. More to come. The Canadian Press... Read More »

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United States wins its third Olympic gold medal in women’s hockey, beating Canada 2-1 on Megan Keller’s goal in overtime

By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026

MILAN (AP) — United States wins its third Olympic gold medal in women’s hockey, beating Canada 2-1 on Megan Keller’s goal in overtime. The Associated Press... Read More »

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Blue Jays rookie sensation Trey Yesavage prepares for first full season in the majors

By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026

Trey Yesavage’s 2025 was such a whirlwind, moving through all five levels of the Toronto Blue Jays organization in a single season and playing a significant role in its run to the World Series, that he needed to process it all once it was over. “It took a few days to just go through the ... Read More »

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