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Detroit’s stunning surge: Pistons enter post-All-Star play with the NBA’s best record
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
The Detroit Pistons had the worst record in franchise history at the All-Star break four years ago. And two years ago, their record at the break was even worse. Look at them now. When the NBA starts post-All-Star play on Thursday, the Pistons — a franchise that last won a playoff series in 2008 — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tony Clark intends to resign as MLB players’ union head, AP source says, as possible cap fight looms
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tony Clark intends to resign as head of the Major League Baseball Players Association, a person familiar with union’s deliberations said Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because his decision, first reported by ESPN, had not been announced. The person said an announcement was likely ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NewsAlert: Canadian speedskaters Maltais, Blondin, Weidemann win gold in team pursuit
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
MILAN — Canada’s speedskaters have won a gold medal in the women’s team pursuit at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Defending champions Valérie Maltais, Ivanie Blondin and Isabelle Weidemann defeated the Netherlands in the final to top the podium for the second straight Games. More to come. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ludvig Aberg takes advantage of a rule change on replacing damaged drivers
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ludvig Aberg and caddie Joe Skovron are part of a small slice of rules history. They were the first to take advantage of the 2026 rules update that allows for a damaged club to be replaced on the spot. In this case, it was the 18th tee in the third round ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tony Clark resigning as head of MLB players union, AP source says, as possible cap fight looms
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tony Clark is resigning as head of the Major League Baseball Players Association, a person familiar with union’s deliberations said Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because his decision, first reported by ESPN, had not been announced. The person said an announcement was likely later ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tony Clark resigning as head of MLB players union, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tony Clark intends to resign as head of the Major League Baseball Players Association, a person familiar with union’s deliberations said Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because his decision, first reported by ESPN, had not been announced. The person said an announcement was likely ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tony Clark is resigning as head of MLB players union, AP source says, before potentially contentious labor negotiations
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tony Clark is resigning as head of MLB players union, AP source says, before potentially contentious labor negotiations. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Let’s avoid microscopic VAR intervention, says UEFA referees’ chief
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
European soccer must avoid going in the direction of microscopic VAR intervention, UEFA refereeing director Roberto Rosetti said on Tuesday. Technology was introduced to erase clear and obvious errors, but supporters have become frustrated that it is causing matches to be re-refereed. Rosetti did not criticise any one competition, although he shared the general concern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australia crashes out of T20 World Cup but Zimbabwe and New Zealand advance to Super 8s
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Australia, the 2021 champion, crashed out of cricket’s T20 World Cup on Tuesday after Zimbabwe’s Group B game against Ireland was abandoned because of rain without a ball being bowled. But the no-result in Pallekele meant Zimbabwe qualified for the second stage of the tournament for the first time. Seven ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England winger Arundell cleared to play after Six Nations red card deemed enough
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
DUBLIN (AP) — England winger Henry Arundell was cleared to play on Tuesday after his red card against Scotland in the Six Nations was deemed sufficient punishment. Arundell was yellow-carded twice in the first half at Murrayfield on Saturday in England’s 31-20 loss. The first was for not releasing a tackled player. He returned and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marseille’s chaotic season takes another twist as sporting director Benatia returns after resigning
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
Marseille’s chaotic season took another twist on Tuesday as sporting director Medhi Benatia returned to the club two days after quitting. He resigned on Sunday, just days after the departure of coach Roberto De Zerbi. But, in a statement, the club’s American owner Frank McCourt said Benatia had agreed to come back until the end ... Read More »
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