National Sports
Ten years after winning World Series, Cubs enter 2026 with similar expectations
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — The Chicago Cubs are coming off a 92-win season, return much of a productive and athletic lineup, have a deep group of talented pitchers and signed three-time All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman during the offseason. It’s safe to say elite expectations will be back at Wrigley Field this summer. Cubs manager ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets’ Mendoza remains confident in Lindor’s status for opening day following surgery on left hand
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said he’s optimistic shortstop Francisco Lindor will recover for opening day after having surgery on Wednesday to repair a broken hamate bone in his left hand. Lindor was evaluated by a hand specialist after experiencing soreness in the area around his hand and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Redblacks sign Canadian linebacker A.J. Allen, American quarterback Jake Maier
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks signed Canadian linebacker A.J. Allen and American quarterback Jake Maier on Tuesday. Allen’s deal covers two years, while Maier signed a one-year contract. Both players became free agents Monday. Allen, a Guelph, Ont., native, set career highs last season with Grey Cup-champion Saskatchewan in total tackles (91), defensive tackles (87), ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marcelo Flores commits to Canada after switching from Mexico
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Midfielder Marcelo Flores has switched allegiances from Mexico and will play for Canada’s national soccer team. The 22-year-old Flores, who was born in Georgetown, Ontario, to a Mexican father, played three matches with the senior team and needed FIFA approval to play for the Canadians. The switch appeared on the FIFA ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lando Norris fastest but Verstappen stays close as F1 testing begins in Bahrain
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Lando Norris hailed a “positive day” for McLaren as the Formula 1 champion went fastest on the opening day of preseason testing in Bahrain on Wednesday. In an early sign that Norris and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen could renew their title battle this season despite sweeping changes to the cars, Norris ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stefanski stays tight-lipped as Falcons face fallout from James Pearce Jr.’s arrest
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski introduced the team’s offensive, defensive and special teams coordinators on Wednesday, but not without making a statement on James Pearce Jr.’s arrest first. “On the James Pearce situation, there’s really nothing to add,” Stefanski said. “Our coaches will defer to the statement that was put out, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers bring back Evan Phillips on a $6.5M deal as he rehabs from Tommy John surgery
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers re-signed reliever Evan Phillips to a $6.5 million, one-year deal on Wednesday. The 31-year-old right-hander was limited to seven appearances last year before having Tommy John surgery in late May. The Dodgers didn’t initially tender Phillips a contract for this season because he was still rehabbing from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Late NFL star Pat Tillman’s brother pleads guilty to setting fire at California post office
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The youngest brother of late NFL star-turned-soldier Pat Tillman pleaded guilty this week to setting fire to a San Jose, California, post office last summer. Richard Tillman, 44, was arrested on July 20 after he rammed a car into the post office in a strip mall and then set the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Africa beats Afghanistan after a double tiebreaker at T20 World Cup. Australia beats Ireland
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — South Africa held off Afghanistan in a double tiebreaker Wednesday at the Twenty20 World Cup, with spinner Keshav Maharaj just holding his nerve in the second Super Over. It was one of the tightest, most seesawing matches in elite cricket’s shortest international format. Fazalhaq Farooqi’s runout ended Afghanistan’s chance to win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big 12 will debut a high-tech LED glass court for its men’s and women’s tournaments
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
IRVING, Texas (AP) — The Big 12 Conference will play its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments on a high-tech glass floor embedded with LED technology that will allow the conference to feature data-driven graphics, advertising and even games for fans during timeouts. The floors have been used for events at the 2024 NBA All-Star Game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!John Tesh to perform ‘Roundball Rock’ live to open Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Coming to this weekend’s NBA All-Star Game: John Tesh and “Roundball Rock,” being performed live. Tesh will play the song to introduce Sunday’s All-Star Game, which will be aired on NBC and Peacock, the NBA said Wednesday while unveiling the musical performances for the weekend. Ludacris, the three-time Grammy winner, will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!
