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NFL receives no tush push ban proposal this year after effort last year to ban it failed
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The tush push is still tough to stop, on and off the field. NFL executive Troy Vincent told reporters at the scouting combine in Indianapolis that no team submitted a proposal to ban the controversial quarterback sneak before the deadline this year for clubs to propose rule changes. The league could still ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Organizers warn Indian-owned cricket teams in The Hundred not to freeze out Pakistani players
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Organizers and teams competing in The Hundred said Tuesday that the cricket competition was “inclusive” and “open to all” after claims Indian-owned franchises could freeze out Pakistani players. The England and Wales Cricket Board and all eight teams issued a joint statement after the BBC reported that Manchester Super Giants, MI London, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US men’s hockey team visits Trump at the White House on its way to his State of the Union
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
The gold-medal-winning U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team landed at Joint Base Andrews and visited President Donald Trump at the White House before attending his State of the Union address on Tuesday night. Forward Matthew Tkachuk posted pictures on social media of members of the team celebrating on what appears to be a U.S. government plane ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps extend defensive midfielder Cubas through 2027-28
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have locked up a key piece, signing defensive midfielder Andres Cubas to a two-year extension. The deal, announced Tuesday, will see the 29-year-old Paraguayan international play for Vancouver through the 2027-28 season. Cubas originally came to the Whitecaps via a transfer from French side Nimes Olympique in April 2022. He’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steelers GM says he expects a faster Rodgers resolution this year as QB weighs return or retirement
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — With Aaron Rodgers undecided on whether to return for a 22nd season in the NFL, the Pittsburgh Steelers are anticipating quicker clarity about their quarterback situation this time. General manager Omar Khan said he doesn’t have a deadline in mind for determining if the team will need to look elsewhere. Though Rodgers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suns forward Dillon Brooks out at least 4-to-6 weeks with a fractured hand
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks had surgery Monday to repair a fractured left hand and will miss at least the next four-to-six weeks before being re-evaluated, the team said Tuesday. The 30-year-old Brooks was hurt during Saturday’s game against the Orlando Magic. He’s averaging a career-high 20.9 points and 3.7 rebounds per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers coach Dave Canales hands over offensive play-calling duties to coordinator Brad Idzik
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales announced Tuesday that he’s handing over offensive play-calling duties to coordinator Brad Idzik for the 2026 season. Canales had called plays for the past two seasons for the Panthers offense, but said it was his idea to make a change. Canales said the move allows him ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Heading for disaster’: Laurent Dubreuil denounces lack of amateur athlete funding
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
MONTRÉAL — Canadian long track speedskater Laurent Dubreuil is sounding the alarm about the lack of funding for Canadian amateur sports and the consequences it could have on the country’s success at the Winter Olympics going forward. The Quebec native did not hide his bitterness on Tuesday, coming off a bronze medal in the 500 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quin Snyder swaps former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher for CJ McCollum in Hawks starting lineup
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — For only the third time in 120 career games, Zaccharie Risacher was absent from the starting lineup on Sunday. Instead, it was CJ McCollum, a 13-year veteran acquired from Washington, that joined a starting five made up of Jalen Johnson, Onyeka Okongwu, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Dyson Daniels in Atlanta’s 115-104 win over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Craig Tiley will become the CEO of the US Tennis Association after 13 years at Tennis Australia
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Craig Tiley will take over as the CEO of the U.S. Tennis Association this year, the group that runs the U.S. Open announced Tuesday. Tiley is leaving his post as the head of Tennis Australia and the tournament director of its Grand Slam tournament, the Australian Open. The USTA said in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US men’s Olympic hockey team lands at Joint Base Andrews on its way to State of the Union
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
The gold-medal-winning U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team landed at Joint Base Andrews and went to the White House ahead of a visit to the Capitol for President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday night. Forward Matthew Tkachuk posted pictures on social media of members of the team celebrating on what appears to ... Read More »
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