National Sports
Pitchers, catchers will report to Toronto Blue Jays’ training facility Wednesday
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
DUNEDIN — Pitchers and catchers will report to the Toronto Blue Jays’ training facility Wednesday, although it’s likely some position players will arrive too. The exhibition season will be interrupted by the Word Baseball Classic, with seven players from the Blue Jays’ major-league team suiting up to represent their countries for the international tournament in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s business as usual as UConn freshman Braylon Mullins prepares to return home to Indiana
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — The World’s Most Famous Arena was the site of the first game action for Braylon Mullins. Less than a week later, Mullins played a starring role in the Huskies’ first win against Kansas. The fact that it took place at storied Allen Fieldhouse made it ever sweeter. Now comes a different ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tottenham fires coach Thomas Frank after desperate Premier League run
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Thomas Frank was fired by Tottenham on Wednesday after only eight months in charge and with his team just five points above the relegation zone in the Premier League. Despite leading Spurs to the round of 16 in the Champions League, Frank has overseen a desperate domestic campaign. A 2-1 loss to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thomas Frank out as coach of Tottenham
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Thomas Frank was fired by Tottenham on Wednesday after only eight months in charge and with his team just five points above the relegation zone in the Premier League. Despite leading Spurs to the round of 16 in the Champions League, Frank has overseen a desperate domestic campaign. A 2-1 loss to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Africa edges Afghanistan in thrilling second Super Over at T20 World Cup
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — South Africa edged Afghanistan in a second Super Over following a dramatic Group D game Wednesday that was tied after regulation at cricket’s Twenty20 World Cup. Fazalhaq Farooqi’s runout ended Afghanistan’s chance to win it in regulation with a ball to spare, leaving both teams tied on 187. Afghanistan posted 17 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada sets sights on medals in figure skating, speedskating on Day 5 of Olympics
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
MILAN — Canada will have its sights set on multiple podium finishes today, with a potential storybook ending brewing in figure skating on Day 5 of the Milan Cortina Olympics. Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier enter the free dance portion of the competition in third place after Monday’s rhythm dance portion, behind former Canadian skater ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marseille coach De Zerbi leaves after humiliating 5-0 loss to PSG
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi is leaving the French league club in the wake of a 5-0 thrashing at the hands of PSG in French soccer biggest game. The nine-time French champions said on Wednesday that they have ended “their collaboration by mutual agreement.” The heavy loss Sunday at the Parc ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Victor Wembanyama says he was ‘proving a point’ with his 40-point barrage in Spurs’ win over Lakers
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Victor Wembanyama began his 40-point performance against the Lakers on Tuesday night with a 25-point first quarter. That relentless start was a direct message from both the San Antonio Spurs and their young superstar. Wembanyama is tired of the Spurs playing poorly against lesser opponents, and he took it on himself ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ike scores 20 points and Fogle adds 17 as No. 12 Gonzaga routs Washington State 83-53
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Graham Ike had 20 points and seven rebounds, Davis Fogle scored 17 off the bench and No. 12 Gonzaga routed Washington State 83-53 on Tuesday night for its ninth straight victory over the Cougars. Mario Saint-Supery and Adam Miller added 11 points apiece for the Bulldogs (24-2, 12-1 West Coast Conference), ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Victor Wembanyama scores 37 of 40 in 1st half, leading Spurs to 136-108 win over short-handed Lakers
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Victor Wembanyama scored 37 of his season high-tying 40 points in the first half of the San Antonio Spurs’ fifth straight victory, 136-108 over the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Wembanyama had the highest-scoring first half in the NBA this season and the highest-scoring half by a Spurs player ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pacers beat Knicks 137-134 in OT, snap 4-game losing streak
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 30 points, Andrew Nembhard had 24 points and 10 assists and the Indiana Pacers snapped a four-game losing streak by holding off the New York Knicks with a 137-134 overtime victory on Tuesday night. The Pacers scored the first nine points of overtime and overcame a furious Knicks ... Read More »
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