February 24th, 2026
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Warner Bros gets a higher offer from Paramount in heated fight for the storied Hollywood studio

By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount has raised the price of its takeover offer to $31 per share, in addition to other revisions. That’s a $1 per share increase from Paramount’s previous offer, which stood at $30 per share since December — when the Skydance owned company launched its hostile bid ... Read More »

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Jets plan to use a tag on Hall, while futures for Walker and Montgomery remain uncertain

By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The New York Jets don’t plan to let running back Breece Hall hit the open market at the start of the league year, while the futures of other top running backs such as Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III and David Montgomery remain more in flux. Jets general manager Darren Mougey said ... Read More »

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Brother of Tumbler Ridge shooter is arrested in Alberta in attempted murder case

By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026

CALGARY — RCMP say the older brother of Tumbler Ridge shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar has been arrested in Alberta in an attempted murder investigation. They say in a statement that Jacob Jan Van Rootselaar was arrested on an outstanding warrant last Thursday in Sylvan Lake, Alta., stemming from a 2024 case in Fort McMurray. Jan ... Read More »

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Ryan Dinwiddie, Redblacks been very busy in CFL free agency

By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026

Now comes the real fun for Ryan Dinwiddie. With CFL free agency essentially over, Ryan Dinwiddie has switched from general manager to head coach/offensive co-ordinator with the Ottawa Redblacks. He’s started the process of putting together the club’s new-look offence and scheming the possibilities. “Now for me it’s putting in the install,” Dinwiddie said in ... Read More »

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Whitecaps forward Emmanuel Sabbi handed one-game suspension, fine by MLS

By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026

NEW YORK — Vancouver Whitecaps forward Emmanuel Sabbi has been suspended for one game for “serious foul play,” the MLS Disciplinary Committee announced Tuesday. Sabbi was also fined an undisclosed amount. The incident took place in the 50th minute of Vancouver’s 1-0 win over Real Salt Lake on Saturday. Sabbi took down Luca Moisa with ... Read More »

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Blue Jays comeback falls short in 8-7 spring training loss to Yankees

By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026

DUNEDIN — New York first baseman Paul Goldschmidt homered and drove in four runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays came up short in their comeback bid in an 8-7 loss to the Yankees in spring training action Tuesday. Goldschmidt’s two-run homer off Tyler Rogers in the third put the Yankees up 4-1. He then increased ... Read More »

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Snoop Dogg’s next episode: Rapper attends first Swansea game after Winter Olympics trip

By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026

Fresh off his star turn at the Winter Olympics in Italy, Snoop Dogg has made his way over to south Wales to get acquainted with his latest sporting love: Soccer team Swansea City. The American rapper and entertainment icon made his first appearance in front of Swansea’s fans since becoming an investor of the team ... Read More »

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NFL receives no tush push ban proposal this year after effort last year to ban it failed

By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The tush push is still tough to stop, on and off the field. NFL executive Troy Vincent told reporters at the scouting combine in Indianapolis that no team submitted a proposal to ban the controversial quarterback sneak before the deadline this year for clubs to propose rule changes. The league could still ... Read More »

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Organizers warn Indian-owned cricket teams in The Hundred not to freeze out Pakistani players

By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026

LONDON (AP) — Organizers and teams competing in The Hundred said Tuesday that the cricket competition was “inclusive” and “open to all” after claims Indian-owned franchises could freeze out Pakistani players. The England and Wales Cricket Board and all eight teams issued a joint statement after the BBC reported that Manchester Super Giants, MI London, ... Read More »

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US men’s hockey team visits Trump at the White House on its way to his State of the Union

By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026

The gold-medal-winning U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team landed at Joint Base Andrews and visited President Donald Trump at the White House before attending his State of the Union address on Tuesday night. Forward Matthew Tkachuk posted pictures on social media of members of the team celebrating on what appears to be a U.S. government plane ... Read More »

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Vancouver Whitecaps extend defensive midfielder Cubas through 2027-28

By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have locked up a key piece, signing defensive midfielder Andres Cubas to a two-year extension. The deal, announced Tuesday, will see the 29-year-old Paraguayan international play for Vancouver through the 2027-28 season. Cubas originally came to the Whitecaps via a transfer from French side Nimes Olympique in April 2022. He’s ... Read More »

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