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England comeback win against NZ gives Pakistan last chance to reach T20 World Cup semis
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — New Zealand failed to clinch a Twenty20 World Cup semifinals place when it lost to England by four wickets on Friday, leaving Pakistan a last chance to qualify. New Zealand looked set to join England in the semifinals when it reduced England to 117-6 in the 17th over in pursuit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Neymar scores historic 2 for Santos and boosts case to be in Brazil World Cup squad
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
SAO PAULO (AP) — Neymar broke into the top 10 of Santos club’s all-time leading goalscorers this week after scoring twice in a 2-1 win against Vasco da Gama in the Brazilian league. He also gathered more fans on his side in a bid to make Brazil’s squad for the World Cup. The match on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Max Scherzer’s 8-year-old daughter sent handwritten note to Blue Jays hoping for Toronto return
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
Max Scherzer’s 8-year-old daughter wanted her father back with the Blue Jays so much she wrote a letter to the team in December expressing her hope for his return to Toronto. After the three-time All-Star agreed Wednesday to a $3 million, one-year contract, the pitcher’s wife, Erica May-Scherzer, posted a copy of the handwritten note ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McGregor, Wilkie surprised by flag-bearer honour ahead of Milan Cortina Paralympics
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
A bit of friendly deception helped surprise Natalie Wilkie and Tyler McGregor with news they will carry Canada’s flag to open the Milan Cortina Paralympic Winter Games next week. The two thought they were logging on earlier this week for routine media interviews with the Canadian Paralympic Committee. Instead, CPC chief sport officer Catherine Gosselin-Despres ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets right-hander Freddy Peralta to start March 26 opener against Pirates
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — The New York Mets plan to put newly acquired ace Freddy Peralta on the mound against Pittsburgh on opening day. New York traded two prospects to Milwaukee last month for the two-time All-Star. “When we acquired him, it was pretty clear that he was going to be pitching at the front ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cowboys place franchise tag on George Pickens as focus shifts to talks on a long-term deal
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys placed the franchise tag on George Pickens on Friday, a move that could guarantee the receiver nearly $30 million in 2026 while the sides work on a long-term contract. Dallas will use the non-exclusive tag on Pickens, a person with knowledge of the plan told The Associated Press, meaning he can negotiate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fulham winger Kevin to miss several weeks with foot injury
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Fulham’s Brazilian winger Kevin will be sidelined for weeks because of a foot injury that likely requires surgery, manager Marco Silva said Friday. The 23-year-old Kevin, who has three goals and three assists in 28 appearances this season, was injured in the 3-1 win over Sunderland last Sunday in the Premier League. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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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