National Sports
Serena Williams brings athlete discipline to business leadership in ‘The CEO Club’ series
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Serena Williams may have traded match points for meetings, but the hustle doesn’t stop — even during interviews. When Williams logged onto Zoom for an interview with The Associated Press, she was already mid-glam, toggling between touch-ups and business talk. It was a snapshot of the multitasking life she now leads ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UEFA provisionally suspends Gianluca Prestianni after accusation he racially abused Vinícius Júnior
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA provisionally suspends Gianluca Prestianni after accusation he racially abused Vinícius Júnior. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!British government mulls sponsorship ban on unlicensed gambling companies
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Gambling companies who do not have a license in the United Kingdom might be banned from sponsoring teams in soccer’s Premier League and other sports in Britain, the government said Monday. The British government has set out plans to discuss a potential ban in the coming months, saying it’s an attempt to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zimbabwe wins toss and opts to bowl against West Indies in Super 8s at the T20 World Cup
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
Mumbai, India (AP) — Sikandar Raza called correctly at the coin toss as Zimbabwe opted to bowl against the West Indies in their Group 1 Super 8 clash at cricket’s Twenty20 World Cup. South Africa and India are the other two sides in Group 1 — the Proteas beat the defending champions by 76 runs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!How political tensions between India and Pakistan might make their way into English cricket
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
Geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan might be spilling over into English cricket. Four of the eight franchises in England’s newest cricket competition — The Hundred — are at least part-owned by Indian investors who also control teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL). No Pakistan player has featured in the IPL since the Mumbai ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vinícius and Prestianni set to meet again a week after racism allegation in Champions League match
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Vinícius Júnior is set to face Gianluca Prestianni again in the Champions League, just a week after accusing the Benfica player of racially insulting him. Real Madrid and Benfica will meet Wednesday in the second leg of the knockout round of the Champions League. Madrid won the first match in Lisbon last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dick Advocaat quits as Curaçao coach over daughter’s health, won’t lead team at the World Cup
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao (AP) — Dick Advocaat has resigned as Curaçao head coach due to his daughter’s health issues and won’t lead the team at the World Cup. The 78-year-old Dutchman was set to lead the Caribbean country into an opener against four-time champion Germany in June. “I’ve always said that family comes before football,” Advocaat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Campaigners demand action after 4 Premier League players racially abused on ‘appalling weekend’
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Anti-discrimination campaigners bemoaned an “appalling weekend” in the Premier League after four players were targeted with racial abuse on their social media accounts following games. Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana and Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri shared images of racist messages they were sent privately over Instagram following their teams’ match at Stamford Bridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Desmond Bane scores 36 points to help the Magic hold off the Clippers, 111-109
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Desmond Bane scored 36 points and Paolo Banchero added 16 points and eight assists as the Orlando Magic held on for a 111-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night. Wendell Carter Jr. had 15 points and 14 rebounds and Tristan da Silva scored 13 for the Magic, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paul Rothrock sparks Sounders to 2-0 victory over Rapids in season opener
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — Paul Rothrock had a goal and an assist after replacing an injured Jordan Morris early in the first half and the Seattle Sounders beat the Colorado Rapids 2-0 in a rainy season opener on Sunday night. Seattle lost Morris to a noncontact injury in the 8th minute and Rothrock had a hand ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scores and schedule for Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
Sunday’s Scoreboard NBA Toronto 122 Milwaukee 94 Oklahoma City 121 Cleveland 113 Atlanta 115 Brooklyn 104 Golden State 128 Denver 117 Dallas 134 Indiana 130 Charlotte 129 Washington 112 Boston 111 L.A. Lakers 89 Philadelphia 135 Minnesota 108 New York 105 Chicago 99 Portland 92 Phoenix 77 Orlando 111 L.A. Clippers 109 — MLS Seattle ... Read More »
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