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Canadian speedskater Maltais wins bronze in the women’s 1,500 metres
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
Canadian speedskater Valérie Maltais picked up her third medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics, rescuing what was shaping up to be a disappointing Day 14 for Canada at the Games. The veteran skater from La Baie, Que., took bronze in the women’s 1,500 meters on Friday, finishing third in a stacked field. Maltais took the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leclerc fastest on last day of F1 testing in Bahrain
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc was the fastest on the final day of Formula 1 testing in Bahrain on Friday. McLaren’s Lando Norris was 0.879 seconds behind Leclerc and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen trailed by 1.117 seconds. Mercedes’ George Russell was fourth and Alpine’s Pierre Gasly fifth. Leclerc’s pace backed up the belief ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man United’s Jim Ratcliffe reminded of his responsibilities but no FA charges for ‘colonized’ claim
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe has been reminded of his “responsibilities as a participant in English football” after he triggered a storm of criticism for claiming Britain had been “colonized” by immigrants. But England’s Football Association will not be charging Ratcliffe over his comments, which were widely condemned by political figures, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles 3rd baseman Jordan Westburg will be out at least through April with an elbow injury
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg has a partial ligament tear in his right elbow and will be sidelined at least through April, general manager Mike Elias said Friday. Westburg already had been unable to take part in spring training after injuring his right oblique during the offseason. Elias said the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: McDavid sets points record at single Olympics with NHL players
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
MILAN — Connor McDavid set a record for most points in a single Olympic tournament involving NHL players with his 12th of the Milan Cortina Games during Canada’s semifinal against Finland. More to come. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A World Cup FanFest that had been planned near the Statue of Liberty is canceled
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York and New Jersey World Cup host committee has canceled its fan festival that had been planned to be held at Liberty State Park in Jersey City. The committee scrapped plans for the weekslong festival that would have been held about 15 miles (24 kilometers) from MetLife Stadium in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Canadian speedskater Valérie Maltais wins bronze in long-track 1,500m
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
Canadian speedskater Valérie Maltais has won a bronze medal in the women’s 1,500-metre long-track final. More to come. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australia leaves T20 World Cup after crushing Oman
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Australia crushed Oman by nine wickets in a dead rubber at the T20 World Cup on Friday, reaching its winning total with more than 10 overs remaining. Defeats against Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka had already seen the shocked Australians exit the tournament at the first stage. Adam Zampa, who went ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Dabrowski and Brazilian partner Stefani advance to doubles final in Dubai
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
DUBAI — Ottawa’s Gabriela Dabrowski is through to the final at the Dubai Championships. Dabrowski and partner Luisa Stefani of Brazil defeated Anna Danilina, of Kazakhstan, and Aleksandra Krunic, of Serbia, 4-6, 6-2, 10-6 in doubles semifinal play Friday. Dabrowski and Stefani converted four-of-nine break-point chances and won 67.5 per cent of their first-serve points. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carrick says Man United is proud of its culture after Ratcliffe’s comments
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United coach Michael Carrick said the Premier League club was proud of its culture after co-owner Jim Ratcliffe triggered a storm of criticism for claiming Britain had been “colonized” by immigrants. The British billionaire owner of petrochemicals giant INEOS later apologized that his choice of language had “offended some people.” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Canada to play for bronze after losing women’s curling semifinal
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO — Canada’s women’s curling team will play for bronze at the Milan Cortina Olympics after a 6-3 loss to Sweden in the semifinals. More to come. The Canadian Press... Read More »
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