National Sports
France defender Dayot Upamecano pens new 4-year deal to stay at Bayern Munich
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
MUNICH (AP) — France defender Dayot Upamecano has signed a new four-year deal to stay at Bayern Munich. The Bundesliga powerhouse ended a l ong drawn-out saga on Friday by announcing the 27-year-old Upamecano had penned a new contract through June 2030, ending speculation that he could be swayed by reported interest from Real Madrid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays acquire Jesús Sánchez from Astros for Joey Loperfido
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
DUNEDIN — The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired outfielder Jesús Sánchez from the Houston Astros in exchange for outfielder Joey Loperfido. Sánchez, 28, hit .237 with 14 home runs and 48 RBIs in 134 games last season between Miami and Houston. The left-handed hitter has hit 73 home runs in 580 games over six major-league ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Organizers say 2027 Africa Cup will take place as planned in Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (AP) — The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will go ahead as originally planned in Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya, the president of the Confederation of African Football said Friday. Patrice Motsepe, speaking after a meeting of CAF’s executive committee, said the tournament will be played in June and July and that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Soccer strikes lucrative new rights deal, projects massive financial boost
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
Canada Soccer has successfully reworked its controversial rights deal with Canadian Soccer Business, with the new 12-year agreement offering a massive financial boost for the governing body. CEO Kevin Blue projects Canada Soccer will earn “well over $100 million” more in net revenue over the length of the contract than what the existing deal offered, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patriots’ Stefon Diggs to be arraigned and denies assault allegation
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is scheduled to be arraigned Friday in Massachusetts on felony strangulation and other criminal charges stemming from an alleged dispute with his personal chef. The arraignment at Dedham District Court was postponed until after Super Bowl LX so Diggs could play in the NFL championship ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prediction markets love sports, but the feeling isn’t exactly mutual
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Sports have become a big part of prediction markets. So big that even sportsbooks have moved into the business. The rapid growth of sports offerings on prediction markets — called event contracts — has captured the attention of the four major North American sports, along with the NCAA and other organizations. Kalshi ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Could a trade deadline enliven the NASCAR season? Plenty of moving parts work against driver swaps
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Imagine a scenario in the NASCAR world — say, around the Brickyard 400 in July — when the hot topic isn’t just which driver might kiss the bricks. Try, which driver could kiss his current ride goodbye. What if NASCAR took a cue from stick-and-ball sports and had a trade ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Macclesfield was bought on a drunken whim. Then it produced the biggest FA Cup upset ever
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
MACCLESFIELD, England (AP) — Bought on a drunken whim, lowly Macclesfield pulled off the biggest upset in FA Cup history by knocking out titleholder Crystal Palace in the third round last month. The phoenix team, which plays in the sixth tier of English soccer, stunned its Premier League opponents 2-1 and created one of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australia suffers shock defeat by Zimbabwe at T20 World Cup
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Zimbabwe caused the first major upset at the T20 Cricket World Cup with a surprise 23-run win against Australia on Friday. Blessing Muzarabani grabbed 4-17 and Brad Evans picked up 3-23 as Australia was bowled out for just 146 in 19.3 overs. Matt Renshaw, playing in his first T20 World ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What can Canada’s Olympic couples teach us about relationships?
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
A handful of Canadian couples are gearing up to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Italy. They aren’t on holiday — it’s a work trip. They’re Olympians. There are several sets of couples on Team Canada, some who play the same sport, and others whose love crosses Olympic events. They include mixed doubles curling partners Brett Gallant ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada men’s hockey looks to keep rolling, as with men’s and women’s curling squads
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
MILAN — Canada’s men’s hockey team looks to continue its early dominance, while the men’s and women’s curling teams try to build on their winning starts on Day 7 of the Milan Cortina Olympics. The men’s hockey team faces Switzerland in the second game of Group A action today. Team Canada opened the tournament with ... Read More »
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