National Sports
NASCAR’s 1st All-Star race in Northeast at Dover scraps Promoter’s Caution, has $1 million prize
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
DOVER, Del. (AP) — NASCAR scrapped the “ Promoter’s Caution ” for this season’s All-Star race at Dover Motor Speedway and will run a three-segment, 350-lap competition. The May 17 event marks the first time in the 42-year history of the All-Star race that it will be held in the Northeast. NASCAR moved the All-Star ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FIFA’s Infantino has ‘complete confidence’ in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The violence that erupted in Mexico after the death of a powerful drug lord has left many questioning whether the country will be able to co-host the World Cup in just over three months. FIFA President Gianni Infantino thinks it can. “Of course, we are monitoring the situation in Mexico these ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A Boston Celtics game-inspired friction test finally pinned down the sneaker squeak
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — As he watched the Boston Celtics play from the stands of TD Garden, one noise kept catching Adel Djellouli’s ear. “This squeaking sound when players are sliding on the floor is omnipresent,” he said. “It’s always there, right?” Squeaky shoes are part of the symphony of a basketball game, when rubber ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!See the world in vertical: Top photos by AP photojournalists
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
Feb. 18 – 24, 2026 AP mobile scroll: a selection of standout vertical images published by The Associated Press in the past week. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cal Raleigh not focused on trying for another 60-homer season in Seattle
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Cal Raleigh has already gone deep this spring, yet the switch-hitting Seattle Mariners catcher isn’t focused on trying to hit 60 home runs again this season. Raleigh, who had an MLB-leading 60 homers last year, hit a 427-foot homer against the Chicago White Sox in an exhibition game Tuesday. His first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blues second-leading scorer Robert Thomas takes temporary leave of absence for a personal matter
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Blues forward Robert Thomas, who is second on the team with 33 points, will take a temporary leave of absence because of a personal matter. Blues president of hockey operations and general manager Doug Armstrong announced the leave of absence on Wednesday. Thomas is expected to return to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Co-host Sri Lanka knocked out of T20 World Cup after losing to New Zealand
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Co-host Sri Lanka was knocked out of cricket’s T20 World Cup on Wednesday after losing to Group 2 rival New Zealand by 61 runs in the Super 8 stage. New Zealand hit 168-7 after being put in to bat by Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka. Sri Lanka could then only ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Co-host Sri Lanka knocked out of cricket’s T20 World Cup after losing to New Zealand
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Co-host Sri Lanka knocked out of cricket’s T20 World Cup after losing to New Zealand. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian tennis star Félix Auger-Aliassime through to Dubai quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
DUBAI — Top seed Félix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the quarterfinals of the Dubai Tennis Championships with a 6-4, 6-4 win over French qualifier Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard on Wednesday. Auger-Aliassime was out-aced 11-8 in the match between two of the game’s biggest servers. Mpetshi Perricard is second on the ATP Tour in average aces per match ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps ink reigning MLS defender of the year Blackmon to extension
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
VANCOUVER — Major League Soccer’s reigning defender of the year is sticking with the Vancouver Whitecaps. The club announced Wednesday that it has signed centre back Tristan Blackmon to an extension through the 2029-30 season. Blackmon spent four seasons with Los Angeles FC before being dealt to the ‘Caps via Charlotte FC in the league’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Penguins captain Sidney Crosby placed on injured reserve after getting hurt at the Olympics
By Canadian Press on February 25th, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins will have to start their playoff push without Sidney Crosby. The club placed its longtime captain on injured reserve on Wednesday. The move comes after Crosby sustained a lower-body injury during the Olympic hockey tournament at the Milan Cortina Games. The 38-year-old Crosby went down in the second period ... Read More »
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