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San Diego FC signs GM Tyler Heaps to multiyear contract extension after impressive debut season
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Tyler Heaps has agreed to a multiyear contract extension after an impressive first season as the sporting director and general manager of San Diego FC. The Major League Soccer club announced the extension Tuesday. San Diego was an immediate championship contender in its MLS debut in 2025, setting league records for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texas grand jury declines to indict former NBA player Patrick Beverley in assault case
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
RICHMOND, Texas (AP) — A Texas grand jury has declined to indict former NBA guard Patrick Beverley after he was arrested last year on an accusation that he had assaulted his sister. Authorities in Fort Bend County, southwest of Houston, had arrested Beverley in November after his sister told investigators he grabbed her by the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mexican cartel clashes fuel worries in lead-up to FIFA World Cup
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
TAPALPA, Mexico (AP) — Maria Dolores Aguirre’s corner store has lived off the tourism that flows into her cobblestoned town of Tapalpa, tucked away in the mountains of Mexico’s state of Jalisco. Then gunshots erupted and helicopters flew overhead as the Mexican army killed the country’s most powerful drug lord Sunday just a few kilometers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions boost secondary by adding veteran defensive back Jamal Parker
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions have signed defensive back Jamal Parker, the CFL club announced Tuesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 28-year-old from Pennsauken, N.J., had 36 defensive tackles, one interception, and a 60-yard fumble return touchdown in 11 games with Winnipeg last season. Parker missed the 2024 season with a torn ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Portuguese soccer federation monitoring situation in Mexico ahead of friendly in March
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
LISBON (AP) — The Portuguese soccer federation said Tuesday it was monitoring the situation in Mexico amid a surge in violence ahead of its friendly against the Mexican national team in March. The federation said it was “closely monitoring the delicate situation currently unfolding in Mexico” following the killing of the country’s most powerful drug ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders GM tamps down trade talk around Crosby, says he expects star edge rusher to stay with team
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders are planning to keep star edge rusher Maxx Crosby despite the trade talk around the five-time Pro Bowl pick, general manager John Spytek said Tuesday. “Maxx is an elite player. I’ve been very upfront from the start since I got here, that we’re in the business of having ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brook’s first T20 century propels England into World Cup semifinals
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Captain Harry Brook’s maiden Twenty20 century propelled England into the T20 World Cup semifinals after a two-wicket win over Pakistan on Tuesday. Brook’s brutal 100 off 50 balls lifted England to 166-8 in 19.1 overs in a chase of 165. Pakistan made 164-9 after choosing to bat first on a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Top Rangers prospect Sebastian Walcott has elbow surgery, could return before end of season
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Texas Rangers shortstop prospect Sebastian Walcott had elbow surgery on Monday and could return to play before the end of the 2026 season. The club said the 19-year-old Walcott had an internal brace placed on his right elbow, a procedure considered less severe than a full elbow reconstruction. The Rangers estimate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dortmund criticizes police actions against fans going to Italy for Champions League match
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Borussia Dortmund says “disproportionate” police measures have prevented some of its fans from traveling to Italy for Wednesday’s Champions League game against Atalanta, while police in Italy have also visited supporters who already made the trip. “While a security-oriented risk assessment for a football match is understandable, Borussia Dortmund is more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Falcons GM confirms the team has told QB Kirk Cousins he’ll be released when free agency opens
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have informed quarterback Kirk Cousins they plan to release the 14-year veteran when NFL free agency opens next month, new general manager Ian Cunningham said Tuesday. “What he’s done in his career, we owe that to him just to allow him some clarity going into free agency,” Cunningham said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real Madrid’s Courtois disappointed with Mourinho’s criticism of Vinícius after racism claim
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was disappointed with José Mourinho’s criticism of teammate Vinícius Júnior, who accused Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni of racism. Courtois spoke on Tuesday, a day before Madrid hosted Benfica in their Champions League playoffs second leg. Madrid’s 1-0 win in Lisbon last week was overshadowed by Vinícius’ allegation ... Read More »
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