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Canada’s Kevin Drury injured in ski cross crash, still takes silver

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

KOPAONIK — Canada’s Kevin Drury was injured in a violent, multi-skier crash in the men’s ski cross big final at a World Cup stop Friday, but still finished second. Contact at the front of the pack sent several racers tumbling, with Drury, from Toronto, caught in the wreckage before being awarded silver. Germany’s Tim Hronek ... Read More »

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Cadillac names its first F1 car after Mario Andretti in ‘ultimate compliment’

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Cadillac is naming its first Formula 1 car in honor of 1978 champion Mario Andretti, who calls it the “ultimate compliment” ahead of the team’s inaugural race next week at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. F1’s new 11th team announced on Friday its car will be the MAC-26, short for Mario ... Read More »

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Cowboys set to put franchise tag on receiver George Pickens, AP sources say

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

The Dallas Cowboys are set to place the franchise tag on George Pickens on Friday, a move that would guarantee the receiver nearly $30 million in 2026 while the sides work on a long-term contract, two people with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. Dallas will use the non-exclusive tag on Pickens, one ... Read More »

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Asian and Black skips look to carve a place in curling history at Brier

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

ST. JOHN’S — Two curlers believed to be the first Black and Asian skips in Brier history are set to break new ground as Canada’s national men’s curling championship opens today. Cody Tanaka says it wasn’t until he and his team won the provincial championships in British Columbia to qualify for the Brier that someone ... Read More »

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Lionel Messi knocked down as fans storm the pitch during Inter Miami friendly in Puerto Rico

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Soccer star Lionel Messi was knocked to the ground by a fan and a security guard at the end of Inter Miami’s friendly match in Puerto Rico. Inter Miami was playing Ecuador’s Independiente del Valle in Bayamón on Thursday when a fan ran to the center circle and grabbed ... Read More »

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Canada blanks Italy 4-0 in para hockey tune-up before Paralympics

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

VARESE — Canada’s para hockey team wrapped up its pre-Paralympic schedule Friday with a 4-0 win over Italy. Dominic Cozzolino of Mississauga, Ont., and James Dunn of Wallacetown, Ont., each had a goal and an assist for Canada. Adam Dixon of Midland, Ont., and Tyler McGregor of Forest, Ont., also scored. Greg Westlake of Oakville, ... Read More »

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Tyrese Maxey sets 76ers’ 3-point record in front of sellout crowd, minus his mother

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyrese Maxey usually gifts his milestone basketballs and other valuable career keepsakes to his mother. Denyse Maxey might have a tough time taking possession of her son’s latest game ball. For starters, Tyrese Maxey clutched the basketball from the moment he walked off the court of the 76ers’ latest win all the ... Read More »

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Men’s pro rugby union in England dumps relegation and promotion in major overhaul

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

LONDON (AP) — England’s top-tier professional rugby union competition is scrapping relegation and promotion to move toward a U.S.-style franchise system in a bid to attract long-term investment. Starting next season, automatic promotion and relegation between the men’s Premiership and second-tier Championship will be replaced by a criteria-based expansion and demotion model. The Rugby Football ... Read More »

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Tyler McGregor, Natalie Wilkie named Canada’s flag bearers for Paralympics

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

MILAN — Para hockey captain Tyler McGregor and Para nordic skiing star Natalie Wilkie have been named Canada’s opening ceremony flag bearers for the Milan Cortina Paralympic Winter Games. McGregor, of Forest, Ont., is heading to his fourth Games and owns two silver medals and a bronze, along with three world titles. Wilkie, of Salmon ... Read More »

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Félix Auger-Aliassime eliminated by Daniil Medvedev in Dubai semifinal

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

DUBAI — Félix Auger-Aliassime’s run at the Dubai Tennis Championships ended Friday with a 6-4, 6-2 semifinal loss to third seed Daniil Medvedev, of Russia, at the ATP 500 event. The top seed from Montreal had not dropped a set through his first three matches this week and entered the semifinal riding an 11-1 record ... Read More »

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

By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (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 ... Read More »

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