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Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves outlast short-handed Clippers 94-88
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 31 points, Donte DiVincenzo added 18 and the surging Minnesota Timberwolves beat Los Angeles Clippers 94-88 on Thursday night. Jaden McDaniels and Ayo Dosunmu each scored 12 points and Rudy Gobert had 13 rebounds to help the Timberwolves improve to 5-1 since Feb. 9 and 3-1 since the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nazem Kadri scores 2 goals to lead the Flames to a 4-1 win over the Sharks
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Nazem Kadri scored two goals and the Calgary Flames beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 on Thursday night in the first game back from the Olympic break for both teams. Connor Zary broke a tie early in the third period when he beat Yaroslav Askarov with a shot for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Madison Booker’s 18 points help power No. 4 Texas to a 79-50 win over No. 23 Georgia
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Madison Booker scored 18 points to help No. 4 Texas defeat No. 23 Georgia 79-50 Thursday night for the Longhorns’ 42nd straight home victory. Texas (27-3, 12-3 Southeastern Conference) has won four straight games, the last three by an average of 36.6 points, and is tied with Vanderbilt for second place ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FIFA president says he has full confidence in Mexico as World Cup host despite cartel violence
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
MEXICO CITY (AP) — FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Thursday he spoke with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and that he has “full confidence” in Mexico as a host country for this year’s World Cup soccer tournament despite violent incidents following the death of a powerful drug lord that left at least 70 people dead. Last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U.S. Olympian Matt Boldy has 2 goals and 2 assists in Wild’s 5-2 win over Avs
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
DENVER (AP) — U.S. Olympian Matt Boldy had two goals and two assists, Filip Gustavsson stopped 44 shots and the Minnesota Wild beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-2 on Thursday night for their sixth straight victory. In Minnesota’s first game after the Olympic break, Boldy extended his points streak to seven games, and fellow U.S. teammate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!30 years after Pokémon’s release, fans are still trying to collect them all
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Benson Lu’s life revolves around Pokémon. The 26-year-old has played the mobile game Pokémon Go every day for a decade, watches the animated show every week, goes to the local card shop in his Los Angeles suburb to play the brand’s trading card game every week, and has a whopping collection ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Growing more complex by the day: How should journalists govern use of AI in their products?
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
Like so many sectors of the economy, the news industry is hurtling toward a future where artificial intelligence plays a major role — grappling with questions about how much the technology is used, what consumers should be told about it, whether anything can be done for the journalists who will be left behind. These issues ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Screen all kids between 2 and 10 for high cholesterol, pediatric society recommends
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
TORONTO — The Canadian Paediatric Society is recommending cholesterol screening for all kids between two and 10 years old. The position statement released Friday says atherosclerosis — or plaque buildup in the arteries, including cholesterol — starts in childhood and is a key driver of heart disease and stroke. Lead author and pediatric cardiologist Dr. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maxey breaks Iverson’s 76ers 3-point record in 124-117 win over Heat
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyrese Maxey broke Allen Iverson’s 76ers franchise record for 3-pointers, finishing with five 3s and 28 points Thursday night in Philadelphia’s 124-117 victory over the Miami Heat. Maxey also had 11 assists and helped steady the Sixers after they blew a 16-point halftime lead. Joel Embiid had 26 points and 11 rebounds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Royce O’Neale hits last-second 3 to lift short-handed Suns over Lakers, 113-110
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — Royce O’Neale made a 3-pointer with 0.9 seconds remaining, Grayson Allen scored 28 points and the short-handed Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Lakers 113-110 on Thursday night after blowing a late 12-point lead. Allen drove into the lane on the Suns’ final possession before finding Collin Gillespie in the corner. Gillespie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 6 LSU surges past Tennessee 89-73 as Mikaylah Williams hits 1,500-point mark
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2026
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Mikaylah Williams had 20 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, and No. 6 LSU pulled away in the second half for a 89-73 victory over Tennessee on Thursday night. Williams’ also became the 17th player in LSU history to score 1,500 career points when she hit a jumper about midway ... Read More »
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