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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 »
Be the first to comment!Champions League playoffs: Atletico Madrid finally sees off Club Brugge, Bodø/Glimt eyes upset
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — A hat trick by Alexander Sorloth helped Atletico Madrid finally shake off Club Brugge and advance to the Champions League round of 16. The Spanish giant won 4-1 on Tuesday to complete a 7-4 aggregate victory. But the wide margin on the night didn’t tell the full story of Brugge’s resilience over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: Canada’s Olympians arrive home
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
A hero’s welcome awaited Canada’s Olympic athletes Monday as they were greeted by friends, family and fans on their return from the Milan Cortina Games. Here are some scenes from athlete arrivals at airports across the country. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 24, 2026. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US men’s Olympic hockey team lands at Joint Base Andrews on way to State of the Union
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
The gold-medal-winning U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team has touched down at Joint Base Andrews on its way 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 be a U.S. government plane ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coby White is set to make his Hornets debut Tuesday against his former Bulls team
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
Coby White is set to make his Charlotte Hornets debut on Tuesday night against his former Bulls team. The Hornets announced that White, who was acquired in a trade with Chicago on Feb. 4, has been upgraded to available and will play against the Bulls at the United Center. White has been sidelined for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The hottest show in hockey, ‘Heated Rivalry,’ is embraced by fans and players at Winter Olympics
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — Olympic hockey knows all about big hits. That now includes “Heated Rivalry,” a gay hockey romance TV series in which two players from opposing teams carry out a secret, long-term relationship. The steamy connection between the characters — Canadian Shane Hollander and Russian Ilya Rozanov — has attracted fans to both the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approve land transfer Rays ballpark in Tampa
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Cabinet and Gov. Ron DeSantis agreed Tuesday to give Hillsborough College a 22-acre (49-hectare) plot of state land in Tampa to use for a proposed ballpark for the Rays. Last month, the Rays ownership entered a memorandum of understanding to build a stadium and mixed use entertainment district ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders describe traits they want in franchise QB but remain silent on Mendoza as NFL combine opens
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek never uttered the name Fernando Mendoza while speaking at the NFL’s annual scouting combine Tuesday. He didn’t need to. As Spytek ran through the list of traits he needs in a franchise quarterback — humility, selflessness, a relentless student of the game, capable of setting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mikko Rantanen will miss at least 2 weeks for the Dallas Stars after getting hurt in the Olympics
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
DALLAS (AP) — Mikko Rantanen will be out for an extended time for the Dallas Stars after sustaining a lower-body injury in the Olympics. Coach Glen Gulutzan said Tuesday that all indications are that Rantanen will be back before the end of the regular season, but that “it’s not days” for the the length of ... Read More »
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