February 17th, 2026
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Shooting at Rhode Island youth hockey game leaves 3 dead, including shooter, and 3 more wounded

By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — A shooting during a Rhode Island youth hockey game left three people dead, including the shooter, and three more hospitalized Monday night in critical condition, authorities said. Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves told reporters that someone helped bring a swift end to the violent scene Monday afternoon by intervening and trying ... Read More »

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No. 3 Duke routs Syracuse 101-64, shifts focus to weekend showdown versus No. 1 Michigan

By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Cameron Boozer had 22 points and 12 rebounds and helped No. 3 Duke rout Syracuse 101-64 victory Monday night. Isaiah Evans scored 21 points, Nikolas Khamenia added 14 points off the bench and Patrick Ngongba and Cayden Boozer each had 12 for the Blue Devils (24-2, 13-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), who ... Read More »

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Heisman winner and national champion QB Fernando Mendoza shifting to NFL mindset

By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza is now starting to shift his mindset toward the NFL, which really was his goal when he transferred to Indiana. Mendoza and the Hoosiers just happened to have a perfect season together that ended with an improbable national championship. “It’s been a whirlwind. I think ... Read More »

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Dolphins releasing star receiver Tyreek Hill in major roster cuts

By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Dolphins released star receiver Tyreek Hill on Monday, ending the All-Pro’s four-year tenure in Miami. Hill, who turns 32 on March 1, is recovering from a season-ending injury suffered in a game against the New York Jets on Sept. 29 that required surgery to repair significant damage to his ... Read More »

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Dodgers utility man Tommy Edman won’t be ready for opening day coming off ankle surgery

By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Tommy Edman won’t be ready for opening day following offseason surgery on his right ankle. Manager Dave Roberts on Monday made official what was expected, saying Edman was taking swings and doing light jogging but that the versatile second baseman wouldn’t be ready for the start ... Read More »

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Photo Gallery: Canada’s Day 10 at Milan Cortina Olympics

By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026

Megan Oldham delivered Canada’s second gold medal of the Milan Cortina Olympics on Day 10 of the Games, winning the women’s freestyle skiing big air competition. Earlier, Courtney Sarault earned her third medal of the Olympics with silver in the women’s 1,000 metres in short-track speedskating. Sarault, a 25-year old from Moncton, N.B., added to ... Read More »

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says World Series loss is behind him as Blue Jays open spring training

By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026

DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was the last person to leave the Toronto dugout after the Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series last fall because the star slugger wanted that to be the moment when he moved on. The first full workout for the Blue Jays at ... Read More »

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Oldham wins gold, Sarault claims silver, hockey final set at Milan Cortina Olympics

By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026

MILAN — Megan Oldham delivered Canada’s second gold medal of the Milan-Cortina Olympics on Monday, winning the women’s freestyle skiing big air competition. The 24-year-old from Parry Sound, Ont., finished with a two-run combined score of 180.75 to edge defending Olympic champion Eileen Gu of China, who posted 179.00, while Italy’s Flora Tabanelli took bronze ... Read More »

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Police: Browns safety Ronnie Hickman jumped by 4 men in a New York hotel lobby

By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was treated for minor injuries and released, the team said on Monday after New York police received reports that he was jumped by four men in a hotel lobby. The Browns said Hickman, 24, was at home resting with his family. There have been no arrests ... Read More »

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Yamal misses a penalty and Barcelona’s late collapse hands Girona a 2-1 win in La Liga

By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026

GIRONA, Spain (AP) — Lamine Yamal missed a penalty as Barcelona lost at Girona 2-1 on Monday and passed up a chance to overtake Real Madrid at the top of La Liga. The defeat was the second in less than a week for Barca and left it second in the table, two points behind Madrid. ... Read More »

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Canada into Olympic women’s hockey final, Poulin breaks record in 2-1 win over Swiss

By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2026

MILAN — Canada will play for women’s Olympic hockey gold again. The defending champions are a win away from repeating, but will be the underdogs Thursday against a talented, relentless United States team that has outscored its opposition 31-1 in the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Canadian captain Marie-Philip Poulin scored twice in a 2-1 semifinal ... Read More »

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