National Sports
Goalkeeper’s gaffe as Barcelona loses 4-0 to Atletico Madrid in first leg of Copa del Rey semifinal
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Barcelona couldn’t recover from an early goalkeeping blunder in a disastrous first half as it lost 4-0 at Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals on Thursday. Barcelona gave Atletico an unexpected early present when goalkeeper Joan García let the ball slip underneath his foot after defender ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime advances to quarterfinals at the ABN AMRO Open
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
ROTTERDAM — Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the quarterfinals at the ABN AMRO Open men’s tennis tournament Thursday. The second-seeded Auger-Aliassime registered a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Serbian Hamad Medjedovic, extending his win streak to six matches. The Montreal native registered nine aces, compared to four by Medjedovic. Auger-Aliassime will face Tallon Griekspoor of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pickleball argument sparks a brawl at a Florida country club
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
PORT ORANGE, Fla. (AP) — A dispute over a rule led to a brawl during a pickleball game at a central Florida country club, authorities said, with one player hitting his opponent in the face with a paddle and punching him on the ground before others got involved. A 63-year-old man was charged Sunday with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arsenal’s Premier League title bid takes a hit after 1-1 draw at Brentford
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
From nine points to four. Arsenal’s lead over Manchester City at the top of the Premier League has dwindled dramatically in less than a week. The good news for Mikel Arteta’s team is that Arsenal remains in control of the title race even after it was held to a 1-1 draw at Brentford on Thursday. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catcher William Contreras, Brewers reach $9.4 million, 1-year deal just before arbitration hearing
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers All-Star catcher William Contreras agreed to a $9.4 million, one-year contract Thursday just before the scheduled start of an arbitration hearing in Scottsdale, Arizona. The deal includes a $14.5 million team option for 2027 that converts to a mutual option if Contreras finishes fourth or better in this year’s NL ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler dealing with back inflammation, lat issue, will skip bullpens
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Young New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler is dealing with back inflammation and a lat issue, causing him to skip some bullpen sessions. Yankees manager Aaron Boone revealed the injury Thursday and made it seem minor, as did the right-hander, who turned 25 last week. Schlittler said his concern was “zero.” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A strong NBA draft puts the Jazz under scrutiny for late-game star sit-downs
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
This year’s NBA draft appears to be one of the strongest in several years, and losing enough games to become a lottery team could result in a bigger payoff than even making a play-in game. The NBA has frowned on teams that appear to be tanking for a high pick, and the league implemented a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shapovalov fires 22 aces to down American Aleksandar Kovacevic at Dallas Open
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
FRISCO — Canada’s Denis Shapovalov fired 22 aces en route to downing American Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-4, 6-4 on Thursday at the Dallas Open tennis tournament. Shapovalov, the seventh seed from Richmond Hill, Ont., was dominant on his serve with only one double fault in the match. Kovacevic had just four aces to go with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wolfsburg rallies to draw 2-2 with Juventus in Women’s Champions League playoffs
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
Sarai Linder struck in the fifth minute of added time as host Wolfsburg rallied from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Juventus in the Women’s Champions League playoffs on Thursday. Linder fired into the top corner from the edge of the area to seal the draw ahead of next week’s second leg in Turin. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred optimistic major leaguers will play in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred is optimistic that major leaguers will play in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Manfred, speaking following an owners meeting Thursday, said there are still issues to resolve with the Major League Baseball Players Association before those Olympic aspirations are a reality, but “I think we’re a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Berrios apologizes to teammates, fans for absence during Blue Jays’ post-season run
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
DUNEDIN — Jose Berrios is sorry he missed the Toronto Blue Jays’ World Series appearance last year. Berrios formally apologized to his Blue Jays teammates after arriving at spring training and was contrite Thursday in his first interview with media since last autumn. Berrios was excluded from Toronto’s playoff rosters with tendon inflammation in his ... Read More »
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