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Canada Soccer says it’s in close contact with Bayern about Alphonso Davies injury
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
Soccer’s governing body in Canada says its men’s national team medical staff remain in close communication with Bayern Munich regarding star Alphonso Davies after he suffered a torn muscle fibre in his right hamstring. Canada Soccer said a decision on his availability for the March international window has not been made. “Our Men’s National Team’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rams finalize coaching staff with Kliff Kingsbury as assistant head coach, Robert Woods on board
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kliff Kingsbury will have the title of assistant head coach on Sean McVay’s staff with the Los Angeles Rams. Kingsbury’s formal title was revealed Monday when the Rams finalized their coaching staff for McVay’s 10th season in charge. The Rams also announced that recently retired receiver Robert Woods will be their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boyé bags brace but Alaves shares spoils with Girona in entertaining draw
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
VITORIA-GASTEIZ, Spain (AP) — Lucas Boyé scored twice for Alaves to draw with Girona 2-2 in an end-to-end La Liga encounter at Estadio Mendizorroza on Monday. The second straight draw for Alaves lifted it three points clear of La Liga’s relegation zone. Girona was three places and three points better off, although only six points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shane Smith prepares for 2nd season with White Sox after shedding Rule 5 status
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Shane Smith was a lottery ticket for the Chicago White Sox when the team reported to spring training last year. This time around, there are expectations for big right-hander. Smith has gone from the Rule 5 draft to the top of Chicago’s rotation and a leading candidate to start for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Argentine clubs striking from March 5-8 after AFA chief Tapia faces court summons
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina clubs have agreed to strike from March 5-8 in protest against what they consider judicial persecution of Argentine Football Association president Claudio Tapia. The strike announcement on Monday came after a judge summoned Tapia to testify on March 5 in a case where he is accused of misappropriating social ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao agree to a rematch in September at The Sphere in Las Vegas
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have agreed to a rematch of their landmark 2015 bout. Their second fight will be held Sept. 19 in Las Vegas, the boxing icons announced Monday. The fight, which will be streamed on Netflix, will be the first boxing match to be held at Sphere, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WNBA, players union hold virtual CBA meeting with talks still far apart on key issues
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA and its players union held a virtual meeting Monday to try and further negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement, a person familiar with the discussions told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the negotiations. It ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets rave about goaltender Connor Hellebuyck’s gold-medal game outing for U.S.
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
WINNIPEG — The rest of the hockey world marvelled as Connor Hellebuyck put on a 41-save clinic to snap a 46-year Olympic gold-medal drought for the United States. Inside the Winnipeg Jets’ locker room, though, they just call that a typical night at the office. As Hellebuyck’s teammates gathered for practice on Monday, they reflected ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Supersub strikes again as Sesko gives Man United win at Everton
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Manchester United supersub Benjamin Sesko scored 13 minutes after entering the field to give his side a 1-0 win over Everton in the Premier League on Monday. It was the third time in four games that Sesko has scored after coming off the bench and secured points for United. His goal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Okamoto homers in Blue Jays 4-3 loss to Mets in pre-season play
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
DUNEDIN — Kazuma Okamoto hit a two-run home run, his first in a Blue Jays jersey, in Toronto’s 4-3 pre-season loss to the New York Mets on Monday. Okamoto, who made his debut Saturday, belted it deep in the bottom of the second inning to open the scoring. The 29-year-old signed a four-year deal with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mikko Rantanen missing time for the Dallas Stars after getting hurt at the Olympics
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Mikko Rantanen is expected to miss some time for the Dallas Stars after returning from the Olympics, where he didn’t play in Finland’s win over Slovakia for the bronze medal because of a lower body injury. “I wouldn’t expect him, certainly for the first game, or maybe in the first two,” ... Read More »
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