February 15th, 2026
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Wembanyama’s opening-tip intensity, and how yet another NBA All-Star format may have clicked

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Victor Wembanyama brought the energy from opening tip of the NBA All-Star Game, and it proved infectious. Some were crediting the 7-foot-5 San Antonio Spurs star for doing more to save the midseason showcase in mere minutes than anything the league has done in years. “It was a pretty good display ... Read More »

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Photo Gallery: Canada’s Day 9 at Milan Cortina Olympics

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

Canada claimed its long-awaited first gold medal of the Milan Cortina Olympics, while the men’s hockey team delivered a lopsided win and pairs skaters edged a promising start on Day 9 of the Games. Mikael Kingsbury reminded the world why he’s the most decorated freestyle skier in history on Sunday as he topped the podium ... Read More »

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Anthony Edwards claims MVP award, leads Stars to tourney win in an entertaining NBA All-Star Game

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Anthony Edwards won the Most Valuable Player award while leading his “Stars” team past their fellow Americans on the “Stripes” team 47-21 to win the final of the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday. The Minnesota Timberwolves star claimed his first All-Star MVP award with a tying 3-pointer in the first round-robin ... Read More »

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Ziegler leads No. 9 Louisville in 88-65 romp over Florida State

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Laura Ziegler scored 14 points for ninth-ranked Louisville in an 88-65 rout of Florida State on Sunday night. The matchup between the Atlantic Coast Conference’s top scoring offense (Louisville, 81.9 ppg) and its next-to-last defense (Florida State, 76 ppg) played out that way as the Cardinals (24-4, 14-1 ACC) took control ... Read More »

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India beats Pakistan by 61 runs in marquee group game at T20 World Cup. No handshakes again

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — India and Pakistan players declined to shake hands before and after the highly-charged group game between the archrivals at cricket’s Twenty20 World Cup. India won it by 61 runs on Sunday to secure its place in the next stage. India opener Ishan Kishan scored 77 off 40 deliveries in a ... Read More »

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Kawhi Leonard drops 31 points in home arena, setting up all-American team final at NBA All-Star Game

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 3.5 seconds left to cap his 31-point barrage in 12 minutes, beating the World team 48-45 and sending his “Stripes” team into the final against their fellow Americans on the “Stars” at the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday. Leonard thrilled his home crowd in ... Read More »

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No. 20 Maryland’s comeback win at No. 8 Ohio State shows it is back on track after January struggles

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Maryland proved on Sunday that it is back on track after a four-game losing streak in January. The 20th-ranked Terrapins rallied from a 19-point deficit for a 76-75 victory at No. 8 Ohio State. This is Maryland’s largest comeback since also being down 19 at James Madison in 2019. “You go ... Read More »

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Six Nations takeaways: Scotland amazes, England grounded, France rolling in round two

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

LONDON (AP) — Only France is chasing a Six Nations grand slam after two rounds. The defending champion inflicted the latest record defeat against hapless Wales by 54-12 in Cardiff on Sunday. France’s highest ever score against Wales was also Wales’ 13th consecutive defeat in the tournament. England’s 12-test winning streak was ambushed by Scotland ... Read More »

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Chase Elliott had 1st Daytona 500 title in sight before losing out in last-lap wreck to Reddick

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Chase Elliott climbed from his car and sat on the outside wall of the track in stunned disbelief that the Daytona 500 victory that was his — his first one, only a few feet from the finish line — was wiped out in a wreck. NASCAR’s most popular driver, Elliott ... Read More »

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No. 20 Maryland’s come back at No. 8 Ohio State shows they are back on track after January struggles

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Maryland proved on Sunday that it is back on track after a four-game losing streak in January. The 20th-ranked Terrapins rallied from a 19-point deficit for a 76-75 victory at No. 8 Ohio State. This is Maryland’s largest comeback since also being down 19 at James Madison in 2019. “You go ... Read More »

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Morikawa, Kim, Toms winners again — Kim after nearly 16 years — on busy day of golf

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Collin Morikawa went 45 starts over more than two years to finally win again on the PGA Tour, and he faced a wait that felt just as long on the final hole Sunday in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. He kept his poise, hit a 4-iron to the collar of ... Read More »

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