National Sports
Cheers across U.S. after men win first Olympic hockey gold since 1980
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — They chanted “U-S-A” and a few openly wept at Lake Placid’s Olympic Center, the same building where the “Miracle on Ice” happened exactly 46 years earlier. In Ohio, some waved flags inside a packed bar. And in Florida, a man played baseball wearing a USA Hockey jersey. The man was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!4 players targeted with racist abuse online after Premier League games
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
Four Premier League players were targeted with racist abuse online after their games this weekend. Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana and Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri shared images of racist messages they were sent privately over Instagram following their teams’ match at Stamford Bridge on Saturday that finished 1-1. Wolverhampton striker Tolu Arokodare showed racially aggravated messages ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillies pitcher José Alvarado says insurance will prevent him from representing Venezuela in WBC
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies left-hander José Alvarado announced on social media Sunday that insurance issues will prevent him from representing Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic. Alvarado wrote on his Instagram message the news “deeply saddens me.” He added “the insurance required for my participation was not approved. This is a situation that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Madison Booker scores 23 points and No. 4 Texas routs Mississippi State 92-42
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Madison Booker scored 23 points, Jordan Lee added 17 and No. 4 Texas routed Mississippi State 92-42 Sunday. Texas (26-3, 11-3 Southeastern Conference) has won 41 straight home games, the longest such streak in the country. Both Booker and Lee were accurate from the field. Booker hit 8 of 12, including ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 10 Ohio State rallies past USC 88-83 behind Jaloni Cambridge’s 33 points
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jaloni Cambridge scored 33 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter, and No. 10 Ohio State used a 15-0 run to rally for a 88-83 victory over Southern California on Sunday. It was Cambridge’s fifth 30-point game this season. The sophomore was 12 of 21 from the field and 8 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays rally falls short in 11-10 Grapefruit League loss to Red Sox
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
FORT MYERS — The Toronto Blue Jays fell 11-10 to the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, scoring three times in the ninth before coming up short in their second Grapefruit League game of the spring. The Blue Jays (1-1) scored four runs in the first inning on RBI hits from designated hitter Eloy Jiménez, second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stuttgart rescues 3-3 draw as Bundesliga relegation scrap impacts Champions League race
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
BERLIN (AP) — Germany forward Deniz Undav scored late to salvage a 3-3 draw for Stuttgart at last-place Heidenheim as the Bundesliga’s relegation scrap and race for Champions League qualification converged on Sunday. Stuttgart stayed fourth in the last qualification spot for Europe’s premier club competition, but it missed the chance to move four points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kohn’s 3-pointer with 3.1 seconds helps Clemson upset No. 9 Duke 53-51
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Hannah Kohn hit a 3-pointer from the top of the key with 3.1 seconds left for her only points of the game as Clemson upset No. 9 Duke 53-51 on Sunday to snap the Blue Devils’ 17-game win streak. Demeara Hinds finished with 13 points and Taylor Johnson-Matthews and Mia Moore ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Slugging 1B Nick Kurtz looks to build on AL Rookie of the Year award in second season with Athletics
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Aside from towering over most of his Athletics teammates at 6-foot-5, Nick Kurtz blends in at his locker in the middle of the clubhouse — and that’s just the way he prefers it. Even now with the extra fanfare and attention on him this spring training as reigning AL Rookie of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AC Milan loses at home and Loftus-Cheek hospitalized after collision with Parma goalkeeper
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
MILAN (AP) — AC Milan lost more ground to city rival Inter Milan after a 1-0 loss to Parma at home on Sunday in a match which saw Milan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek hospitalized after a collision with the Parma goalkeeper. Loftus-Cheek was struck on the head after colliding with Edoardo Corvi after a cross into ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Short-handed Thunder hit 21 3s to beat Cavaliers 121-113, snapping Cleveland’s 7-game streak
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Isaiah Joe scored 22 points and Cason Wallace added 20 points and 10 assists to help the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-113 on Sunday. Chet Holmgren had 17 points, 15 rebounds and three blocks for Oklahoma City (44-14), which made 21 of 41 3-point attempts (51.2%), including ... Read More »
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