National Sports
Arkansas’ Darius Acuff Jr. is named AP men’s college basketball player of the week
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
The Associated Press national player of the week in men’s college basketball for Week 16 of the season: Darius Acuff Jr., No. 20 Arkansas The 6-foot-3 freshman guard and high-end NBA prospect had an all-timer of a performance in a 117-115 double-overtime loss at then-No. 25 Alabama, scoring 49 points to set an Arkansas single-game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kevin Durant says he wants to play for US men’s basketball team at 2028 Olympics in LA
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Rockets forward Kevin Durant will be less than two months shy of his 40th birthday when the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics begin, but he said Monday night he told USA Basketball Managing Director Grant Hill he’d like to be considered for the U.S. men’s team when the time comes. “I didn’t want ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Snoop Dogg’s next episode: Rapper attending 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 will make his first appearance in front of Swansea’s fans since becoming an investor of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Milan church concert strikes a chord for inclusion ahead of Winter Paralympics
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — Days ahead of the Winter Paralympics, when disabled athletes will take center stage at the Milan Cortina Games, a choir from northern Italy performed a pop music concert inside Milan’s Sant’Antonio church, calling for harmony and inclusion — particularly of those with disabilities. Around 70 teenagers and adults in the Terzo Tempo ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Darida coming out of retirement to help the Czechs qualify for the World Cup
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
PRAGUE (AP) — Former captain Vladimír Darida has agreed to come out of international retirement to help the Czech Republic try and qualify for the World Cup. The 35-year-old Darida retired from internationals in 2021 after the Czechs were eliminated in the quarterfinals of the European Championship. The playmaker agreed to rejoin the team after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Left-hander Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves agree to contract adding $27 million for 2027 season
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Left-hander Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves agreed to a contract on Tuesday adding $27 million for the 2027 season. A 36-year-old who won the 2024 NL Cy Young Award in his first season with Atlanta, Sale agreed to a deal that includes a $30 million team option for 2028. Atlanta acquired ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Amon-Ra St Brown to play in mother’s home of Germany as Detroit set for NFL Munich game
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
MUNICH (AP) — Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown says a long-time dream will come true after his team was confirmed to play in the NFL game in Munch this year. St. Brown’s mother was born in Germany and his career has been closely followed by the NFL’s large German fan base. “It has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christian Horner says Max Verstappen wasn’t behind his removal from Red Bull F1 team
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
Christian Horner has said he doesn’t believe that Max Verstappen was “in any way” responsible for him being removed as Red Bull team principal. Horner was abruptly relieved of his duties after 20 years in July, halfway through the Formula 1 season. He formally left the team in September. In comments featured in the upcoming ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pakistan opts to bat first against England at T20 World Cup
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Pakistan won the toss against England and elected to bat first in the Twenty20 World Cup Super Eights game on Tuesday. “It looks like a good pitch. We want to put up an above-par score and defend that,” Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha said. England started the second round with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Désiré Doué is PSG’s lucky charm because when he scores the team always wins
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Every time Désiré Doué has scored for Paris Saint-Germain the team has won. The 20-year-old forward looks to extend that winning run on Wednesday when PSG faces Monaco in the second leg of their Champions League playoff. Doué scored twice in the 3-2 first leg win after going on early for Ballon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge orders PSG star Achraf Hakimi to stand trial in rape case. Lawyer says appeal planned
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi has been ordered to stand trial in a rape case, lawyers told the Associated Press on Tuesday. Hakimi’s lawyer Fanny Colin said she will appeal the judge’s decision that followed recommendations from the Nanterre public prosecutor’s office, which last August called for the player to stand trial. Colin ... Read More »
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