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Proposed Ring of Fire mine in northern Ontario clears another regulatory hurdle
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
TORONTO — A proposed mine in Ontario’s Ring of Fire region has cleared another regulatory hurdle despite a First Nation’s protest. The federal government has decided not to designate Wyloo’s Eagle’s Nest project for an impact assessment, which examines the possible environmental, health, social and economic impacts of a project. Impact Assessment Agency of Canada ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-Olympic boxing champ Yoka takes DR Congo license but rejects Olympic switch from France
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — French boxer Tony Yoka has taken a boxing license with the Democratic Republic of Congo — his father’s country — and denied he has an ambition of winning another Olympic gold medal. The 33-year-old Yoka was the super heavyweight champion at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. Yoka published a video on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real Madrid’s Courtois disappointed with Mourinho’s criticism of Vinícius over racism claim
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was disappointed with José Mourinho’s criticism of teammate Vinícius Júnior for accusing Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni of racism last week. Courtois commented on Tuesday, a day before Madrid hosted Benfica in their Champions League playoffs second leg. Madrid’s 1-0 win in Lisbon last week was overshadowed by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UFL restricts punting beyond 50-yard line and makes 60-plus field goals worth 4 points
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The UFL won’t allow punts after a team crosses the 50-yard line until late in each half and is making all field goals 60 yards or longer worth four points in the innovative spring football league’s latest rule changes. The provisions announced Tuesday include the elimination of the tush push, which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braves announce BravesVision will be the new local TV home for more than 140 games in 2026 season
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves on Tuesday announced BravesVision as their local television home, beginning with the 2026 season. The Braves will oversee the production, sales, marketing and distribution of the telecasts of more than 140 games this season. The Braves chose to control the BravesVision plan instead of having the telecasts produced by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arkansas’ Darius Acuff Jr. is named AP men’s college basketball player of the week
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
The Associated Press national player of the week in men’s college basketball for Week 16 of the season: Darius Acuff Jr., No. 20 Arkansas The 6-foot-3 freshman guard and high-end NBA prospect had an all-timer of a performance in a 117-115 double-overtime loss at then-No. 25 Alabama, scoring 49 points to set an Arkansas single-game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kevin Durant says he wants to play for US men’s basketball team at 2028 Olympics in LA
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Rockets forward Kevin Durant will be less than two months shy of his 40th birthday when the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics begin, but he said Monday night he told USA Basketball Managing Director Grant Hill he’d like to be considered for the U.S. men’s team when the time comes. “I didn’t want ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Snoop Dogg’s next episode: Rapper attending first Swansea game after Winter Olympics trip
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
Fresh off his star turn at the Winter Olympics in Italy, Snoop Dogg has made his way over to south Wales to get acquainted with his latest sporting love: Soccer team Swansea City. The American rapper and entertainment icon will make his first appearance in front of Swansea’s fans since becoming an investor of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Milan church concert strikes a chord for inclusion ahead of Winter Paralympics
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — Days ahead of the Winter Paralympics, when disabled athletes will take center stage at the Milan Cortina Games, a choir from northern Italy performed a pop music concert inside Milan’s Sant’Antonio church, calling for harmony and inclusion — particularly of those with disabilities. Around 70 teenagers and adults in the Terzo Tempo ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Darida coming out of retirement to help the Czechs qualify for the World Cup
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
PRAGUE (AP) — Former captain Vladimír Darida has agreed to come out of international retirement to help the Czech Republic try and qualify for the World Cup. The 35-year-old Darida retired from internationals in 2021 after the Czechs were eliminated in the quarterfinals of the European Championship. The playmaker agreed to rejoin the team after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Left-hander Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves agree to contract adding $27 million for 2027 season
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Left-hander Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves agreed to a contract on Tuesday adding $27 million for the 2027 season. A 36-year-old who won the 2024 NL Cy Young Award in his first season with Atlanta, Sale agreed to a deal that includes a $30 million team option for 2028. Atlanta acquired ... Read More »
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