February 21st, 2026
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NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore found dead at 25

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

NEW ALBANY, Ind. (AP) — NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore, who played most recently for the Minnesota Vikings, was found dead Saturday night in Indiana, authorities said. He was 25. Floyd County Coroner Matthew Tomlin did not share additional details on the circumstances of Moore’s death but said there was no threat to the public ... Read More »

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Scott’s 22 points helps 15th-ranked Baylor women bounce back in 74-60 win over Arizona

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

WACO, Texas (AP) — Taliah Scott made all 11 of her foul shots and scored 22, reserve Marcayla Johnson added 12 points and 15th-ranked Baylor beat Arizona 74-60 on Saturday. Johnson scored 10 of her points in the first half, Darianna Littlepage-Buggs scored 10 and Bella Fontleroy grabbed 10 rebounds for the Bears (23-6, 12-4 ... Read More »

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Oklahoma retires Buddy Hield’s No. 24 jersey; AP All-American led the Sooners to 2016 Final Four

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma retired Buddy Hield’s No. 24 jersey at halftime of a game against Texas A&M on Saturday night. The sharpshooting guard from Freeport, Bahamas, was a unanimous first-team Associated Press All-American in 2016, when he led the Sooners to the Final Four as a senior. He averaged 25 points and shot ... Read More »

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Julian Hall, Kevin Horvath lead Red Bulls to 2-0 victory over Orlando City in season opener

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Teenager Julian Hall scored two goals in the first half and 30-year-old rookie goalkeeper Kevin Horvath made them stand up as the New York Red Bulls beat Orlando City 2-1 in a season opener on Saturday night. Cade Cowell passed to Emil Forsberg, who maintained possession through traffic before setting up ... Read More »

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Jordan Poole’s 2nd-half surge helps the Pelicans top the 76ers, 126-111

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jordan Poole highlighted a 23-point performance with five 3-pointers, and the New Orleans Pelicans outscored Philadelphia 60-35 during the final 21 minutes to beat the 76ers 126-111 on Saturday night. Zion Williamson added 21 points, Saddiq Bey had 20, and 17-year veteran center DeAndre Jordan grabbed 15 rebounds and blocked four ... Read More »

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Aziel Jackson scores a goal, Whitecaps beat Real Salt Lake 1-0 in season opener

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Aziel Jackson scored a goal in his debut for Vancouver and the Whitecaps beat Real Salt Lake 1-0 on Saturday in the season opener for both teams. Yohei Takaoka had two saves for Vancouver. Jackson opened the scoring in the 57th minute. Tate Johnson played a cross from the left ... Read More »

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Photo Gallery: Canada’s Day 15 at Milan Cortina Olympics

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

Canada’s Brad Jacobs delivered Olympic gold in the men’s curling final with a win over Great Britain, while speedskater Ivanie Blondin secured her second straight silver in the women’s mass start on Day 15 of the Milan Cortina Olympics. Jacobs skipped the Canadian men’s curling team to a 9-6 victory over Great Britain’s Bruce Mouat ... Read More »

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Jackson scores, Vancouver Whitecaps blank Real Salt Lake 1-0 in MLS season opener

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

VANCOUVER — Aziel Jackson scored his first goal in a Whitecaps jersey, lifting Vancouver to a 1-0 victory over Real Salt Lake on Saturday. The American midfielder sent a left-footed shot in past RSL goalkeeper Rafael Cabral in the 57th minute for the Major League Soccer match’s lone goal. Vancouver (1-0-0) had ample chances across ... Read More »

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Tai Baribo’s goal against former team helps DC United beat Union 1-0 in season opener

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

WASHINTON (AP) — Tai Baribo scored a goal against his former team on Saturday night to help D.C. United beat the Philadelphia Union in the season opener for both teams. Ezekiel Alladoh, a 20-year-old forward who made his MLS debut, was shown a straight red card in the 59th minute and Philadelphia played a man ... Read More »

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Cameron Boozer and No. 3 Duke knock off No. 1 Michigan 68-63 as top 2 teams lose on same day

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Cameron Boozer scored 18 points and No. 3 Duke handed another neutral-site loss to fellow blueblood Michigan, knocking off the top-ranked Wolverines 68-63 on Saturday night in a raucous possible Final Four preview in the nation’s capital. The Wolverines had won 11 straight and replaced Arizona atop the AP Top 25 this ... Read More »

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Bridgeman delivers superb performance at Riviera, builds 6-shot lead over McIlroy

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jacob Bridgeman felt great about his game and his swing, and it wasn’t long before everyone at Riviera took notice Saturday at the Genesis Invitational. They had no choice. Bridgeman played in the final group and posted the lowest score at 7-under 64. He was tied for the lead when he ... Read More »

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