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Pakistan grabs Super 8 spot at T20 World Cup. India wins toss and bats against the Netherlands
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sahibzada Farhan smashed his first T20 century and Usman Tariq confused Namibia with his mystery spin as Pakistan secured its Super 8 spot at cricket’s Twenty20 World Cup with a 102-run win on Wednesday. Opening batter Farhan made 100 not out off 58 balls with four sixes and 11 boundaries. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former cricket captains urge Pakistan to ensure better medical care for Imran Khan in prison
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
ISLAMABAD (AP) — More than a dozen former international cricket captains have urged Pakistan’s government to ensure better treatment in prison and medical care for former cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan, citing concerns about his eyesight, as his party demanded Wednesday he be shifted to hospital from prison. In a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, 14 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Benfica’s Prestianni denies racially insulting Real Madrid’s Vinícius in Champions League game
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni has denied racially insulting Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior. “I have never been racist with anyone and I regret the threats that I received from Real Madrid players,” the 20-year-old Argentina forward said on X. The Champions League playoff game at Benfica’s Stadium of Light was halted for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!At the Olympics and beyond, women’s sports media outlets are writing their own playbooks
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
Veteran sports columnist Christine Brennan remembers when male colleagues used to laugh at her for insisting on covering women’s sports back in the 1990s. “It was absolutely infuriating to me,” said Brennan, a best-selling author who served as the first president of the Association for Women in Sports Media. Now? Entire media outlets dedicated to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Africa beats UAE by 6 wickets, finishes T20 World Cup group stage unbeaten
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
NEW DELHI (AP) — South Africa chased down a victory target of 123 with 40 balls to spare Wednesday to finish the group stage of cricket’s Twenty20 World Cup unbeaten. South Africa opted to field first and restricted United Arab Emirates to 122-6, with veteran pace bowlers Corbin Bosch returning 3-12 from four overs and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada men continue march for hockey gold; Sarault seeks fourth medal at Olympics
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
MILAN — Canada’s men’s hockey team returns to action in the quarterfinals and Courtney Sarault chases another short-track speedskating medal on Day 12 of the Milan Cortina Olympics. The Canadians are set to face Czechia in the men’s hockey tournament in a rematch of their tournament opener. Canada handed the Czechs a 5-0 loss before ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champions League playoffs: Bodø/Glimt targets another upset against Inter Milan
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Inter Milan faces a daunting trip to Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League playoffs on Wednesday. The tiny Norwegian team has been the surprise story of this season’s competition after shocking wins over Manchester City and Atletico Madrid to make the playoffs. Located north of the Arctic Circle — farther north than any ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texas Tech star JT Toppin injures lower right leg in loss to Arizona State
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Texas Tech star JT Toppin was doing his usual work in the paint Tuesday night, pouring in buckets and grabbing rebounds against Arizona State in a tough road environment. Then late in the second half, the junior forward drove to the basket before going down in a heap, holding his right ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arizona State upsets No. 13 Texas Tech 72-67 as Red Raiders lose star forward JT Toppin to injury
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Maurice Odum scored 23 points, Massamba Diop added 14 and Arizona State held on for a 72-67 upset over No. 13 Texas Tech, which lost star forward JT Toppin to an injury in the second half Tuesday night. The Red Raiders — who were coming off a 78-75 overtime win at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Asuma, Grove lift Minnesota to 1st Big Ten road win since last month downing Oregon 61-44
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Isaac Asuma scored 15 points and Grayson Grove scored 13 points and Minnesota ended its five-game Big Ten Conference road losing streak by beating Oregon 61-44 on Tuesday night. Cade Tyson scored 12 points and Bobby Durkin 11 for Minnesota (12-14, 5-10) which last won on the road in conference on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Africa wins the toss, sends UAE into bat at cricket’s T20 World Cup
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
NEW DELHI (AP) — South Africa won the toss Wednesday and sent United Arab Emirates in to bat in their last group-stage game at cricket’s Twenty20 World Cup. Unbeaten South Africa has already qualified for the next stage with three consecutive wins, including a double-tiebreaker win over Afghanistan that required two Super Overs. The UAE ... Read More »
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