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Real Madrid returns to Benfica for Champions League revenge mission with Mbappé back
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — With Kylian Mbappé back in the squad, Real Madrid returns to Portugal looking for some payback against José Mourinho’s Benfica in the Champions League. Three weeks after Mourinho’s team stunned his former club in a 4-2 win that allowed Benfica to qualify and kept the Spanish giant from automatically reaching the round ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Good game, bad dunk contest. The highs and lows of an eventful NBA All-Star weekend
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — If you still didn’t like the NBA’s newest All-Star Game format, you probably just don’t like All-Star games. That seemed to be the sports sphere’s consensus after the U.S.-against-the-world, round-robin tournament Sunday produced three thrilling mini-games and several impressive individual performances. Something about the setup compelled these stars to play their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Afghanistan finally registers victory at T20 World Cup, England wins toss and bats first vs Italy
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026
DELHI, India (AP) — Afghanistan shrugged off back-to-back defeats in its first two games to finally register a first win at cricket’s Twenty20 World Cup, beating the United Arab Emirates by five wickets on Monday. Azmatullah Omarzai hit 40 not out off 21 balls and opener Ibrahim Zadran scored 53 off 41 deliveries as Afghanistan, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian women eye hockey gold-medal final; speedskaters, skiers aim for medals
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026
MILAN — Canada’s women’s hockey team is one step closer to playing for gold as it takes on Switzerland in the semifinals and eyes will be set on speedskating for another potential short-track medal on Day 10 of the Milan Cortina Olympics. The women’s hockey squad is coming off a 5-1 quarterfinal win over Germany ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steve Smith activated for Australia’s T20 World Cup squad to replace injured Josh Hazlewood
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Steve Smith has been added to Australia’s squad at the Twenty20 World Cup officially as an injury replacement for fast bowler Josh Hazlewood. The 36-year-old Smith was rushed to Colombo at the start of the tournament when skipper Mitch Marsh was ruled out of Australia’s opening win over Ireland. Smith, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celtics star Jaylen Brown disputes Beverly Hills’ claims about his event that was shut down
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown disputed the City of Beverly Hills’ claims after an event he hosted on the eve of the NBA All-Star Game was shut down because the city said it lacked a permit. “I’m offended by Beverly Hills, by the statement they put out, like we applied for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celtics star Jaylen Brown disputes Beverly Hills’ claims it shut down event he hosted
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown disputed the City of Beverly Hills’ claims after an event he hosted on the eve of the NBA All-Star Game was shut down because the city said it lacked a permit. “I’m offended by Beverly Hills, by the statement they put out, like we applied for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Johnson scores 24 to guide Bradley to 70-60 victory over Southern Illinois
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Jaquan Johnson scored 24 points to lead Bradley to a 70-60 victory over Southern Illinois on Sunday. Johnson made 9 of 18 shots with two 3-pointers for the Braves (18-9, 11-5 Missouri Valley Conference), adding seven rebounds, three assists and three steals. Alex Huibregtse hit four 3-pointers and scored 14. Quel’Ron ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders coach Klint Kubiak elevates Rob Leonard and hires Andrew Janocko as coordinators
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — New Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak wasted little time in choosing his offensive and defensive coordinators since being hired less than a week ago. Raiders defensive line coach and run game coordinator Rob Leonard was officially elevated to defensive coordinator on Sunday, and Seahawks quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko will follow ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 17 TCU women grab top spot in Big 12 Conference after beating No. 19 West Virginia 59-50
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Marta Suarez and Clara Silva both finished with 14 points to help No. 17 TCU beat No. 19 West Virginia 59-50 on Sunday night and take over the top spot in the Big 12 Conference. TCU (23-4, 11-3), which won the regular-season and conference tournament titles last season, is tied ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tre’ Johnson, the former NFL offensive lineman who became a high school history teacher, dies at 54
By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tre’ Johnson, the former standout Washington offensive lineman who went on to become a Maryland high school history teacher, died Sunday. He was 54. Johnson’s wife, Irene, announced the death in a Facebook post, saying he died during a short family trip. “It is with a heavy heart that I inform you ... Read More »
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