National Sports
Cracked hanger linked to gondola failure at B.C.’s Kicking Horse ski resort
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
VANCOUVER — Technical Safety BC says a cracked component in a gondola system at Kicking Horse Mountain ski resort was one of “several abnormal conditions” that led to a cabin falling to the ground last March. The safety agency’s report says eight passengers were inside the cabin on March, 10, 2025, when a hanger arm ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braves will begin season without starters Schwellenbach and Waldrep
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) — Atlanta Braves right-handed starter Spencer Schwellenbach had surgery Wednesday to clean up “loose bodies” in his elbow, and rotation candidate Hurston Waldrep is scheduled to undergo a similar procedure next week. While the Braves didn’t reveal a timeline for when the pitchers could be available, manager Walt Weiss told reporters ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Titans offensive coordinator Brian Daboll working with Cam Ward a year after Giants’ interest in QB
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Brian Daboll is getting the chance to work with Cam Ward — even if it took a year longer than he might have wanted. Daboll was officially introduced as the Tennessee Titans’ offensive coordinator on Wednesday and developing last year’s No. 1 overall pick will be a big part of that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NewsAlert: Canadian speedskaters win bronze in women’s short-track relay
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
MILAN — Canada’s speedskaters have won bronze in the women’s 3,000-metre short-track relay at the Milan Cortina Olympics.The team of Danaé Blais, Florence Brunelle, Kim Boutin and Courtney Sarault reached the podium behind South Korea and Italy. More to come. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seahawks sale process begin less than 2 weeks after winning Super Bowl, Paul Allen’s estate says
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks are going up for sale in accordance with the wishes of late team owner Paul Allen. Allen’s estate announced Wednesday that it has begun the process of selling the team, which is coming off its second Super Bowl victory in franchise history. The NFL did not immediately respond to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real Madrid beats Paris FC to set up women’s Champions League quarterfinal against Barcelona
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Real Madrid set up a Clasico against three-time champion Barcelona in the women’s Champions League quarterfinals by beating Paris FC 2-0 on Wednesday. Striker Naomie Feller opened the scoring and Melween N’Dongala put through her own net as Madrid advanced 5-2 on aggregate, having won the first leg in Paris 3-2. Later ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champions League playoffs: Gordon scores four goals in first half as Newcastle routs Qarabag
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
Anthony Gordon scored four goals in the first half as Newcastle routed Qarabag 6-1 in the Champions League playoffs on Wednesday. Newcastle was 5-0 up by halftime in Azerbaijan and, barring an unlikely collapse in the second leg at home next week, is cruising into the round of 16. Gordon completed his hat trick in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Memphis dismisses Hasan Abdul Hakim from team and reinstates Zach Davis
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis has dismissed Hasan Abdul Hakim from its basketball program for what coach Penny Hardaway described as “repeated violations of team rules.” “After repeated violations of team rules, we’ve made the decision to move forward without Hasan,” Hardaway said Wednesday in a statement. “Our focus remains on the young men in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports helped shape Jesse Jackson’s career and inspired the ex-quarterback to fight for equal rights
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
The Rev. Jesse Jackson stood mesmerized on the baseline, intently watching the Chicago Bulls warm up before an NBA playoff game against the Indiana Pacers. He was comfortable and at ease in an atmosphere that clearly offered a familiar environment for the civil rights leader. Jackson, who died on Tuesday at age 84, was an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Green Bay’s Doug Gottlieb gets 1-game suspension from Horizon League after criticizing officiating
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay coach Doug Gottlieb received a one-game suspension from the Horizon League on Wednesday for comments he made while criticizing officials after a 75-72 loss to Milwaukee last Sunday. Gottlieb slammed the table at one point and used an expletive in his postgame news conference while complaining about what ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shiffrin wins slalom at Olympics, Klaebo takes a record 10th gold and Canada gets OT victory
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Redemption, at last, for Mikaela Shiffrin at the Winter Olympics. The American superstar put in two dominant runs to win the women’s slalom on Wednesday by a massive 1.50 seconds, ending a run of eight straight Olympic races without a medal for arguably the greatest Alpine skier of all time. ... Read More »
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