National Sports
US men’s hockey gold medal and Eileen Gu’s halfpipe victory highlight final day of Winter Olympics
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
MILAN (AP) — Jack Hughes’ overtime goal against Canada gave the United States its first Olympic gold medal in men’s hockey since 1980 — and on the 46th anniversary of the “ Miracle on Ice ” no less. Hughes, who had lost a tooth or two from a high stick during the game, scored off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Romi Levy’s clutch 3-pointer lifts Virginia over No. 8 Louisville 74-72
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Romi Levy made a clutch 3-pointer with 13 seconds remaining and grabbed Louisville’s missed 3 at the buzzer as Virginia held off the No. 8 Cardinals 74-72 on Sunday. Imari Berry made 1 of 2 free throws with 31.4 seconds left to put Louisville up 72-71. Virginia (19-8, 11-5 Atlantic Coast ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reds ace Hunter Greene hopes offseason work on his lower half leads to healthy season
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds like their chances when Hunter Greene is on the mound. The 6-foot-5 right-hander has one of baseball’s best fastballs, to go along with a nasty slider and an improving split-finger fastball. It’s just keeping him on the mound has been a challenge. Going into his fifth year in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 13 Iowa tops No. 6 Michigan 62-44 behind Ava Heiden’s 24 points, moves into 2nd place in Big Ten
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Ava Heiden had 24 points and 10 rebounds to help No. 13 Iowa beat sixth-ranked Michigan 62-44 on Sunday. Hannah Stuelke added 11 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists for the Hawkeyes (22-5, 13-3 Big Ten), who held the Wolverines (22-5, 13-3) to their lowest point total of the season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Timmons scores career-high 34, Scott has 21 and No. 25 Alabama tops Florida 76-71
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jessica Timmons scored a career-high 34 points, Ta’Mia Scott added 21, and No. 25 Alabama rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat Florida 76-71 on Sunday to snap a three-game losing streak. Alabama (21-7, 7-7) led by six points at halftime and the lead was 54-46 after Timmons hit a 3-pointer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 13 Iowa tops No. 5 Michigan 62-44 behind Ava Heiden’s 24 points, moves into 2nd place in Big Ten
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Ava Heiden had 24 points and 10 rebounds to help No. 13 Iowa beat fifth-ranked Michigan 62-44 on Sunday. Hannah Stuelke added 11 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists for the Hawkeyes (22-5, 13-3 Big Ten), who held the Wolverines (22-5, 13-3) to their lowest point total of the season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florian Wirtz taken out of Liverpool team because of back pain ahead of 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Germany midfielder Florian Wirtz was withdrawn from Liverpool’s lineup for the 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Sunday after experiencing back pain during the warm-up. Curtis Jones replaced Wirtz in the team at the City Ground but Liverpool manager Arne Slot said “we don’t think it’s very ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edwards, Okot lead No. 3 South Carolina to 85-48 blowout of No. 17 Ole Miss and share of SEC title
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Joyce Edwards scored 21 points, Madina Okot had 17 and No. 3 South Carolina clinched a share of the Southeastern Conference regular-season championship with an 85-48 victory over No. 17 Mississippi on Sunday. The Gamecocks (27-2, 13-1 SEC) can earn their fifth straight crown outright by beating either Missouri or Kentucky ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Struggling Ligue 1 club Paris FC hires Kombouaré as coach after firing Gilli
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Struggling Ligue 1 club Paris FC quickly hired Antoine Kombouaré as its new coach after firing Stéphane Gilli earlier Sunday. Paris FC announced Kombouaré’s arrival in a statement, without saying how long he has signed for. The 62-year-old Kombouaré previously had spells in charge of Paris Saint-Germain, Lens and Nantes. Gilli had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks scores 18 and Hull has 17 in No. 22 North Carolina women’s 78-50 win over Pitt
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Nyla Brooks scored 18 points, Laila Hull added 17 off the bench, and No. 22 North Carolina routed Pittsburgh 78-50 on Sunday. North Carolina (23-6, 12-4 ACC) has reached 12 conference wins in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2004-05 and 2005-06. The Tar Heels missed their first six ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fudd, No. 1 Huskies roll past Providence in season’s final regular-season game at Gampel Pavilion
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Azzi Fudd had 13 points and four steals in her final regular-season game at Gampel Pavilion as top-ranked UConn tied a program record by forcing 39 turnovers in an 81-38 victory over Providence on Sunday, extending the Huskies’ winning streak to 45 games. KK Arnold finished with eight points, eight assists, ... Read More »
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