National Sports
Canada’s Mboko falls in straight sets to Muchova in Qatar Open final
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
DOHA — Canada’s Victoria Mboko fell 6-4, 7-5 to Czechia’s Karolina Muchova in the women’s final at the Qatar Open on Saturday. The 19-year-old from Toronto had four aces and one double fault while converting her only break-point opportunity. Mboko, who is now 13-4 on the season in singles play, will move into a career-high ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harry Kane keeps scoring as Bayern maintains 6-point Bundesliga lead
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
BERLIN (AP) — Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern Munich maintained its six-point Bundesliga lead with a 3-0 win at relegation-threatened Werder Bremen on Saturday. Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer went off at half time, reportedly as a precaution, with a minor calf problem. Jonas Urbig took his place for the second period. Kane had already ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Canada’s Dubreuil wins bronze in men’s speedskating 500
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
MILAN — Canadian speedskater Laurent Dubreuil has won the bronze medal in the men’s 500 metres at the Milan Cortina Olympics. More to come. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ireland grinds out a shaky Six Nations win over Italy in second half fightback
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
DUBLIN (AP) — Ireland got relief from a 20-13 home win over Italy in the Six Nations on Saturday, coming from behind at halftime and grinding out an unconvincing result. Coach Andy Farrell wanted his slumping side to muzzle the doubters and make a statement after being blown away by France 36-14 last week, Ireland’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diamondbacks and Paul Sewald agree on a 1-year deal for righty’s second stint with the franchise
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks and reliever Paul Sewald have agreed to terms on a one-year deal, the team announced Saturday, bringing the right-hander back to the franchise he helped reach the World Series in 2023. The 35-year-old played for the Guardians and Tigers last season, finishing with a 4.58 ERA over 22 appearances. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iglesias rescues 2-2 draw for Celta Vigo at Espanyol despite VAR call
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Borja Iglesias scored in stoppage time, after having another seemingly good goal ruled out through VAR, to salvage a 2-2 draw for Celta Vigo at Espanyol in the Spanish league on Saturday. A rueful Iglesias shook his head and smiled after having a 77th-minute goal disallowed when a long check determined there ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!West Ham survives scare by third-tier Burton in FA Cup
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Brave Burton Albion gave Premier League West Ham a scare before losing 1-0 in extra time in the FA Cup on Saturday. Burton is fighting against relegation in the third tier of English soccer, but went toe-to-toe with its top-flight opponent and threatened to pull off the latest upset in this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pakistan captain Agha says it is up to India to decide whether to shake hands before World Cup clash
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha says it is up to India’s players to decide if they will shake hands with his team before and after Sunday’s much-anticipated T20 World Cup clash. Political and diplomatic tensions between the two nations have often boiled over on to the cricket field. The game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jimmie Johnson plans to make one more Daytona 500 start in 2027 before ending his Cup career
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson plans to end his illustrious NASCAR Cup Series career at the 2027 Daytona 500. The seven-time Cup champion announced Saturday, the day before the 68th running of “The Great American Race,” that he will enter one additional Daytona 500 before calling it a career. He wants to continue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Canada captain Poulin back from injury for quarterfinal against Germany
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
MILAN — Captain Marie-Philip Poulin is in the lineup for Canada’s women’s hockey quarterfinal against Germany at the Milan Cortina Olympics. More to come. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jimmie Johnson hopes to make one more Daytona 500 start in 2027 before ending his Cup career
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2026
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson hopes to end his illustrious NASCAR Cup Series career at the 2027 Daytona 500. The seven-time Cup champion announced Saturday, the day before the 68th running of “The Great American Race,” that he will enter one additional Daytona 500 before calling it a career. He plans to continue ... Read More »
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