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Lauer tagged for three runs as Rays edge Blue Jays 6-5 in spring training
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
PORT CHARLOTTE — Toronto starter Eric Lauer was tagged for three runs in 1 2/3 innings, and a Blue Jays comeback fell short in a 6-5 spring training loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. Lauer gave up singles to the first two batters he faced, then loaded the bases when he hit Jake ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!N.S. RCMP will not charge two of four arrested in alleged hockey hazing sex assault
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia RCMP confirmed Friday they will not be moving ahead with charges against two of four teenage hockey players who were facing sexual assault charges after police investigated a complaint about a hazing ritual last fall. The Mounties’ announcement comes less than a week after the provincial judiciary released court documents showing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giants scratch Rafael Devers from lineup with tight hamstring against Dodgers
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The San Francisco Giants scratched slugger Rafael Devers from the starting lineup because of a tight hamstring, keeping him out a spring training game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday. The three-time All-Star and 2018 World Series champion is starting his first full season with the Giants after they acquired ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Josh Sargent leaves Norwich City for Major League Soccer’s Toronto in messy departure
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
Josh Sargent joined Toronto from Norwich City in England’s second-tier League Championship on Friday, ending a difficult situation in which the striker was exiled to the under-21 squad after he refused to play in an FA Cup match last month. Sargent, 26, was signed as a designated player through the 2030-31 Major League Soccer season. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Falcons dismiss assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have dismissed assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis, the team announced Friday. The dismissal came shortly after the Falcons said they were looking into sexual assault allegations that recently surfaced on social media. “We are aware of allegations regarding LaTroy Lewis,” the Falcons said in a statement ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: The week in sports photos
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
Here’s a look at some of this week’s top sports photos as selected by editors. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 27, 2026. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nova Scotia RCMP will not charge two accused of sexual assault after hockey hazing
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia RCMP confirmed they will not be moving ahead with charges against two of four teenage hockey players who were facing sexual assault charges after police investigated a complaint about a hazing ritual last fall. The Mounties’ announcement comes less than a week after the provincial judiciary released court documents showing the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL salary cap hits new milestone at $301.2 million as part of 40% increase over 5 years
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NFL salary cap has topped $300 million for the first time, landing at $301.2 million in 2026 for a $22 million increase over last year. The cap has increased 40% in just five years, since it dropped coming off the pandemic-altered 2020 season when few or no fans were allowed to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida guard Boogie Fland circled game against No. 20 Arkansas months ago
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Boogie Fland will have friends in every direction on the court Saturday night when No. 7 Florida hosts 20th-ranked Arkansas. Fland, who played for the Razorbacks last season, will have his current coaches and teammates on one bench and his former coaches and teammates on the other. “It’s going to be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ahmed comes in from the cold to spark England win over New Zealand at T20 World Cup
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — England couldn’t guarantee Rehan Ahmed will make another appearance in the Twenty20 World Cup after an inspirational debut on Friday. Ahmed played a starring role in his first World Cup match as England dented New Zealand hopes of reaching the semifinals after a thrilling comeback win by four wickets in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A golden sweep by Team USA in Olympic hockey led to celebrations that got complicated and political
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
The United States swept the hockey gold medals at the Winter Olympics for the first time, beating Canada 2-1 in overtime in both the men’s and women’s tournaments and finishing the tournaments unbeaten. It set off a celebration that quickly became political: The celebrations — Women’s team: The players largely steered away from politics. Many ... Read More »
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