National Sports
Dell’Orso’s 22 points spark No. 4 Arizona past No. 2 Houston, 73-66 for Big 12 lead
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Anthony Dell’Orso tied a season high with 22 points and No. 4 Arizona toppled second-ranked Houston 73-66 on Saturday to move into sole possession of first place in the Big 12 Conference. Arizona (25-2, 12-2), which opened the season 23-0, won its second straight game following consecutive losses to then-No. 9 Kansas ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Maltais, Dubois to carry Canada’s flag at Olympic closing ceremonies
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
MILAN — Speedskater Valérie Maltais and short track speedskater Steven Dubois have been named Canada’s flag-bearers for the closing ceremonies of the 2026 Olympic Games. More to come. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lenyn Sosa focuses on improvement amid uncertain future with the White Sox
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Lenyn Sosa is coming off the best of his four seasons with the Chicago White Sox. And his future is murky at the moment. Sosa led Chicago with a career-high 22 homers and 75 RBIs in 140 games last year. But the rebuilding White Sox signed Munetaka Murakami in the offseason, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From 12 straight wins to 2 heavy losses: England’s Six Nations slide accelerates
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Only a week ago, England was surfing a 12-win wave. All of that momentum and confidence built up in 12 months has been wiped out after consecutive emphatic losses to Scotland and Ireland in the Six Nations. Scotland ended the streak at Murrayfield last weekend and Ireland tore down Twickenham’s walls on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mikel Brown Jr. scores 19 points and No. 21 Louisville tops Georgia Tech 87-70
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Mikel Brown Jr. scored 19 points, including seven during a 17-2 run midway through the second half that helped propel No. 21 Louisville past Georgia Tech 87-70 on Saturday. The Cardinals (20-7, 9-5 Atlantic Coast Conference) never trailed but allowed the Yellow Jackets to get within 44-35 just after halftime. J’Vonne ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mills scores 21 to lead Maryland to 64-60 win over Washington
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Andre Mills scored 21 points to lead Maryland to a 64-60 win over Washington on Saturday. Mills was only 7 of 18 from the floor, but 3 of 6 from behind the arc with five assists. He was coming off a career-high 39 points against Northwestern on Wednesday and scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man City keeps pressure on Premier League leader Arsenal with win over Newcastle
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City cut Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League to two points on Saturday with a 2-1 win against Newcastle. City’s victory at the Etihad Stadium piles the pressure on Arsenal ahead of Sunday’s north London derby against Tottenham. Nico O’Reilly scored both goals for Pep Guardiola’s team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PSG returns to the top of French league standings with a little help from Monaco
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint Germain returned to the top of the French league on Saturday thanks to a favor from Champions League playoff opponent Monaco. Désiré Doue, Bradley Barcola and Goncalo Ramos scored for PSG to defeat last-place Metz 3-0 and capitalize on Monaco’s earlier 3-2 win over previous leader Lens. PSG moved two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ja’Kobi Gillespie leads Tennessee to 69-65 win over No. 19 Vanderbilt
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ja’Kobi Gillespie scored 17 points as Tennessee outlasted No. 19 Vanderbilt 69-65 in a back-and-forth affair on Saturday. A turnaround jumper by Nate Ament, who was double-teamed by Commodores Jalen Washington and Chandler Bing, gave the Volunteers (20-7, 10-4 Southeastern Conference) a 66-65 lead with less than a minute to play. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Atwell, Anderson lead No. 13 Texas Tech in 1st game without Toppin to a 100-72 win over K-State
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Donovan Atwell had 26 points with six 3-pointers, Christian Anderson scored 21 and No. 13 Texas Tech beat Kansas State 100-72 on Saturday in the first game for the Red Raiders since standout post JT Toppin’s season-ending knee injury. Texas Tech (20-7, 10-4 Big 12) maintained a double-digit lead after making ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mallory gets fouled on 3-pointer with seconds left, leads No. 14 Virginia to an 86-83 win over Miami
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Chance Mallory drew a foul on a 3-point attempt with 3.6 seconds to play, and then sank all three free throws to lift No. 14 Virginia to an 86-83 win over Miami on Saturday. Jacari White came off the bench to score 17 points, hitting five 3-pointers for the Cavaliers (24-3, ... Read More »
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