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From Expo to the Olympics, Milan bets on big events to fuel its transformation to a global city
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — Milan has added the title of Olympic city to its long-held monikers as Italy’s fashion and finance capital, a legacy that crowns two decades of growth that reshaped the skyline and boosted investment, tourism and cultural life. The legacy of the Milan Cortina Winter Games is both physical, in new facilities and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennessee drops 4 straight, faces No. 6 LSU and No. 5 Vanderbilt next after falling out of Top 25
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
It’s been a month to forget for Tennessee as the Lady Vols are in the midst of the worst stretch in program history. Tennessee has dropped four straight games and six of eight in February, including the worst loss in team history — a 43-point rout by South Carolina — to fall out of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 1 Duke, No. 2 Arizona and No. 3 Michigan get top-15 tests this week
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
The committee that will select the NCAA Tournament field has zeroed in on a clear top tier of Duke, Arizona and Michigan. Those three teams — now ranked 1-2-3 atop the AP Top 25 — have matching 25-2 records and a similar path for the week ahead: a Tuesday game against an opponent lower down ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-Olympic boxing champ Tony Yoka switches sporting nationality to DR Congo
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — French boxer Tony Yoka has switched his sporting nationality to the Democratic Republic of Congo — his father’s country — with the ambition of winning another Olympic gold medal. The 33-year-old Yoka was the super heavyweight champion at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. He was grateful to Congolese sports minister Didier ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PSG coach Luis Enrique must decide whether to protect lead or attack against Monaco
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique may be unsure how to approach the second leg of the Champions League playoff against Monaco on Wednesday. Although PSG is 3-2 ahead, protecting leads is not his style. But attacking too much against a technically strong Monaco side could expose his team to costly counterattacks. Coach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Legal changes under consideration to remove former Prince Andrew from line of succession
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — It’s been 90 years since a British royal was removed from the line of succession. That might happen again now that Britain’s government says it will consider introducing legal changes to formally remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the list of royals in line to the throne. Despite being stripped of his status as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photos from Major League Baseball spring training
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
Spring training exhibition games have begun in Major League Baseball. Here’s a selection of photos curated by AP photo editors. ___ AP photography: https://apnews.com/photography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apnews The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Torino fires Marco Baroni and appoints Roberto D’Aversa as the new coach
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Torino has fired Marco Baroni and immediately named Roberto D’Aversa as the new coach of the Serie A club. Baroni was axed after Torino lost at Genoa 3-0 on Sunday, a fourth straight winless match in all competitions. Torino played the entire second half with 10 men. Torino sits 15th in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Canada flights to Mexico, Tumbler Ridge AI, Atlantic Canada storm
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… WestJet, Air Canada among Canadian airlines resuming service to Mexico Canadian airlines are flying in and out of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, today after widespread violence led them to temporarily suspend service since the weekend. Air Canada, Air Transat, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WestJet, Air Canada among Canadian airlines resuming service to Mexico
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
OTTAWA — Canadian airlines are flying in and out of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, today after widespread violence led them to temporarily suspend service since the weekend. Air Canada, Air Transat, WestJet and Porter Airlines have all announced they will be resuming flights to and from the popular western Mexican resort city, with WestJet also offering ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Porter is latest Canadian airline to restart service to Mexico
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
OTTAWA — Porter Airlines is resuming service to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on Tuesday after suspending flights to the region due to widespread violence, following similar announcements by Air Canada, WestJet and Air Transat. A post from Toronto-based Porter on X said it intends to restart service Tuesday, with complimentary changes being available for Puerto Vallarta ... Read More »
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