National Sports

Teenage girls are most likely to tear their ACLs. Parents say more must be done to protect them

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Sofia Tepichin was about 30 minutes into her club soccer team practice in October when she spotted a fast-approaching defender. She tapped the ball away and hopped over the defender’s outstretched foot, came down awkwardly, and heard a “pop.” She immediately fell to the ground, pain shooting through her left knee ... Read More »

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New Zealand wins toss and bats in T20 World Cup game vs. England

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and elected to bat first in cricket’s T20 World Cup Super 8 match against England at R. Premadasa Stadium on Friday. A win will earn New Zealand the second semifinal spot from Group 2. Leader England has already qualified after beating Sri ... Read More »

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Alex Palou and Chip Ganassi Racing end McLaren contract fight after $12M ruling

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG (AP) — Alex Palou and Chip Ganassi Racing have settled the four-time IndyCar champion’s breach of contract dispute with McLaren Racing, and the Spanish driver acknowledged Friday he mishandled the situation. Palou in January was ordered by London’s High Court to pay McLaren more than $12 million after a five-week trial in which ... Read More »

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PSG hit by injuries ahead of Champions League round of 16 face-off with Chelsea

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

PARIS (AP) — French league leader Paris Saint-Germain will be without injured star forward Ousmane Dembélé for Saturday’s trip to Le Havre. PSG said in a statement on Friday that the Ballon d’Or winner remains sidelined after suffering a calf injury and is training on his own. It’s unclear whether Dembélé will recover in time ... Read More »

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Italian derby between Roma and Bologna drawn in Europa League round of 16. Aston Villa gets Lille

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — An Italian derby between Roma and Bologna was drawn Friday in the Europa League round of 16, taking another Serie A team out of contention after a tough week for its clubs. It gets no easier for the winner of the two-leg series played March 12 and 19 because the next ... Read More »

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Draw list for Europa League knockout bracket

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Draw made Friday for the Europa League knockout bracket: Round of 16 First leg March 12 Ferencvaros (Hungary) vs. Braga (Portugal) Panathinaikos (Greece) vs. Real Betis (Spain) Genk (Belgium) vs. Freiburg (Germany) Celta Vigo (Spain) vs. Lyon (France) Stuttgart (Germany) vs. Porto (Portugal) Nottingham Forest (England) vs. Midtjylland (Denmark) Bologna (Italy) ... Read More »

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Firing of Ruben Amorim could cost Man United $21 million

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United’s cost for firing Ruben Amorim could reach 15.9 million pounds ($21.4 million), the Premier League club said in a New York Stock Exchange filing. Amorim was fired as head coach on Jan. 5 after just 14 months in the job, with the announcement coming shortly after he made provocative ... Read More »

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Islanders rookie sensation Matthew Schaefer steals the show against Canadiens

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

MONTREAL — All eyes were on Montreal Canadiens defenceman Noah Dobson as he was set to play against his former team, the New York Islanders. But Isles teen phenom Matthew Schaefer had stolen that spotlight by the end of New York’s 4-3 overtime win on Thursday. “I thought we fought so hard,” said Schaefer. “It’s ... Read More »

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Swiss skier Suter wins 1st race since Olympics as chase starts for Vonn’s World Cup downhill lead

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

SOLDEU, Andorra (AP) — Former Olympic and world downhill champion Corinne Suter won the first World Cup race since the Milan Cortina Games as the chase began Friday for Lindsey Vonn’s lead in the discipline standings. Vonn badly injured her left leg in a frightening crash in the Olympic downhill and won’t be able to ... Read More »

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Bodø/Glimt gets Sporting in Champions League round of 16. Real Madrid and Man City paired yet again

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Bodø/Glimt’s stunning run through the Champions League now brings Sporting Lisbon to its Arctic Circle home in the round of 16 next month. Bodø/Glimt evaded a possible rematch with Manchester City when the 2023 title winner was paired with Real Madrid yet again in Friday’s draw. It will be the fifth ... Read More »

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Draw list for the Champions League knockout bracket

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Draw made Friday for the Champions League knockout bracket: Round of 16 First leg March 10-11 Paris Saint-Germain vs. Chelsea Galatasaray vs. Liverpool Real Madrid vs. Manchester City Atalanta vs. Bayern Munich Newcastle vs. Barcelona Atletico Madrid vs. Tottenham Bodø/Glimt vs. Sporting Lisbon Bayer Leverkusen vs. Arsenal Second leg March 17-18 ... Read More »

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