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The Mets will have a Bobby Valentine Disguise Night and hand out 15,000 fake mustache-glasses
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — That won’t necessarily be Bobby Valentine behind the sunglasses and fake mustache at Citi Field this summer. Among several promotions the New York Mets announced Thursday is a Bobby Valentine Disguise Night on May 29, inspired by what the former manager donned to return to the dugout after being ejected from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada loses gold in overtime to rival U.S. team; Homan surges into semis in curling
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
MILAN — Canada’s women’s hockey team was denied a repeat gold medal after a crushing 2-1 overtime defeat to the United States on Day 13 of the Milan Cortina Games. The deciding goal came about four minutes into overtime after American forward Megan Keller scored a shot past Canadian goalie Ann-Renée Desbiens. Canadian Kristin O’Neill ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!War-hammered Gaza needs basics like homes, roads and power. FIFA is offering a $50M soccer stadium
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Gaza Strip is in ruins with entire city neighborhoods reduced to rubble and serious questions about rebuilding basic water and sewage facilities, roads, electrical grids and the critical infrastructure needed to consistently produce enough food to prevent widespread starvation. But a gleaming new national soccer stadium for an area devastated by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: U.S. beats Canada 2-1 in overtime for women’s hcokey gold
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
MILAN — The United States has defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime in the women’s hockey final at the Milan Cortina Olympics. More to come. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!United States wins its third Olympic gold medal in women’s hockey, beating Canada 2-1 on Megan Keller’s goal in overtime
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — United States wins its third Olympic gold medal in women’s hockey, beating Canada 2-1 on Megan Keller’s goal in overtime. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays rookie sensation Trey Yesavage prepares for first full season in the majors
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
Trey Yesavage’s 2025 was such a whirlwind, moving through all five levels of the Toronto Blue Jays organization in a single season and playing a significant role in its run to the World Series, that he needed to process it all once it was over. “It took a few days to just go through the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arizona Cardinals break ground on performance center, headquarters that is scheduled to open in 2028
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals broke ground on a new performance center and team headquarters Thursday, moving forward in an attempt to improve practice facilities that NFL players deemed among the league’s worst in 2025. The north Phoenix development — which is expected to be ready in time for preseason training camp in 2028 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NCAA official says March Madness expansion will not be discussed until after this year’s tournaments
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
The NCAA won’t discuss expanding the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments until after this year’s version of March Madness finishes, senior vice president of basketball Dan Gavitt said Thursday. Gavitt told that to a group of reporters who were attending an NCAA event in Indianapolis. There has been talk for the past few months that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Canada, U.S. tied 1-1 after regulation in women’s hockey final
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
MILAN — Canada and the United States are tied 1-1 after regulation in the Olympic women’s hockey final. More to come. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dangerous conditions delay the recovery of 8 killed in California avalanche
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — The backcountry skiers and professional guides caught in the deadliest U.S. avalanche in decades understood the dangers of trekking through California’s Sierra Nevada remote wilderness. They had close ties to Lake Tahoe’s alpine community, with some connected to an academy for competitive skiers. One victim was married to a backcountry rescue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wolfsburg beats Juventus 2-0 to reach the Women’s Champions League quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Two-time champion Wolfsburg reached the quarterfinals of Women’s Champions League by winning 2-0 away at Juventus in their playoffs on Thursday. Wolfsburg advanced to its 13th quarterfinal in 14 seasons with a 4-2 aggregate score after the German club rallied from two goals down at home in the fist leg last ... Read More »
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