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Man City wins without Haaland to keep pressure on Arsenal in Premier League title race
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026
Without the injured Erling Haaland, Manchester City relied on the latest goal from recently signed forward Antoine Semenyo to secure a win that kept the pressure on Arsenal in the Premier League title race on Saturday. Semenyo did his best Haaland impression by meeting a low cross with a close-range finish for the winner in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lukaku’s last-gasp goal ends Napoli’s winless run at Hellas Verona
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — Romelu Lukaku’s first goal of the season with the last kick of the match ended Napoli’s winless run on Saturday. Lukaku, who had played just 41 minutes this campaign following a serious preseason thigh injury, pounced in the sixth minute of stoppage time to help Napoli win at bottom club Hellas Verona ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Karaban helps No. 6 UConn edge Seton Hall 71-67 after being added to Huskies of Honor
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Alex Karaban scored 23 points after being added to the Huskies of Honor before his final home game, and No. 6 UConn rallied for a 71-67 victory over Seton Hall on Saturday. Solo Ball had 12 of his 14 points in the second half for UConn (27-3, 17-2 Big East). Karaban ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McCray V scores 20, Florida State rolls past Georgia Tech 80-71
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Robert McCray V scored 20 points, his ninth 20-plus point game of the season, and Florida State pulled away in the second half to defeat Georgia Tech 80-71 on Saturday. The Seminoles (15-14, 8-8 ACC) led 41-36 at halftime and maintained control after the break, winning in Atlanta for the first time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cher’s son charged with simple assault and trespassing at New Hampshire private school
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Police say Cher’s son was arrested on Friday after acting belligerently at a New Hampshire private high school, of which he has no association. Elijah Allman, 49, was charged with four misdemeanors: two counts of simple assault, criminal trespass and criminal threatening. Allman, whose father was the late Gregg Allman, was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New laws to help speed up soccer will be in effect at the World Cup
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026
HENSOL, Wales (AP) — An adjusted version of an off-field treatment rule that Lionel Messi complained about in 2024 was adopted in time for the World Cup by the International Football Association Board on Saturday. The annual general meeting of IFAB, which sets the rules of the game globally, also expanded the scope of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s pro-U.S. stance in Iran attack carries security risks, experts say
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026
Experts say Canada’s support for U.S. strikes against Iran could come with security risks as Iran looks to retaliate against perceived enemies abroad. Prime Minister Mark Carney says the government backs American military action to stop Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and “prevent its regime from further threatening international peace and security.” But the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs waive Tyus Jones, who was a player involved in the Anthony Davis trade
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks have waived point guard Tyus Jones, one of the players involved in the three-team trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards. The move announced Saturday gives Jones a chance to pursue a deal with a contender needing backcourt help. The 29-year-old made the playoffs three consecutive seasons ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Evans, Boozer help No. 1 Duke beat No. 11 Virginia 77-51 to clinch ACC Tournament’s top seed
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Isaiah Evans scored 19 points to help No. 1 Duke beat No. 11 Virginia 77-51 on Saturday, clinching the top seed for the upcoming Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament. The sophomore hit five 3-pointers, three coming in the opening 4-plus minutes as the Blue Devils quickly found their long-distance range. Duke made ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers right-hander Troy Melton is expected to miss the start of season due to elbow inflammation
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Detroit Tigers right-hander Troy Melton is not expected to be available for the start of the season due to inflammation in his right elbow. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch told reporters Friday that Melton won’t throw for one to two weeks. Melton told the Detroit Free-Press on Saturday he is “not too ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yamal scores first hat trick for Barcelona in win over Villarreal in La Liga
By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal scored the first hat trick of his career in a 4-1 win over Villarreal that moved his team four points clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday. At 17 years, 230 days, Yamal is the youngest player to score his first hat trick in La ... Read More »
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