National Sports
Augsburg beats Cologne to go record-equalling eight straight games unbeaten at home
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
AUGSBURG, Germany (AP) — Rodrigo Ribeiro scored for the second game in a row and Alexis Claude-Maurice added a second with the last kick of the game as Augsburg beat Cologne 2-0 in the Bundesliga on Friday. Six days after he scored in a 3-2 win over Wolfsburg, Ribeiro’s cute backheel from a cutback by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Falcons dismiss assistant coach LaTroy Lewis, who has been named a suspect in a sexual assault case
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons dismissed assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis on Friday, just hours before he was named as a suspect in a sexual assault case. The dismissal came shortly after the Falcons said they were looking into allegations that surfaced on social media. “We are aware of allegations regarding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raptors looking for more consistency after close losses to Thunder, Spurs
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors are well aware that they need to find a way to play a consistent 48 minutes and hold on to leads against the NBA’s best teams. The only question is: how? “I think we have to be better at communicating when we have the momentum to keep the momentum, not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lauer tagged for three runs as Rays edge Blue Jays 6-5 in spring training
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
PORT CHARLOTTE — Toronto starter Eric Lauer was tagged for three runs in 1 2/3 innings, and a Blue Jays comeback fell short in a 6-5 spring training loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. Lauer gave up singles to the first two batters he faced, then loaded the bases when he hit Jake ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!N.S. RCMP will not charge two of four arrested in alleged hockey hazing sex assault
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia RCMP confirmed Friday they will not be moving ahead with charges against two of four teenage hockey players who were facing sexual assault charges after police investigated a complaint about a hazing ritual last fall. The Mounties’ announcement comes less than a week after the provincial judiciary released court documents showing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giants scratch Rafael Devers from lineup with tight hamstring against Dodgers
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The San Francisco Giants scratched slugger Rafael Devers from the starting lineup because of a tight hamstring, keeping him out a spring training game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday. The three-time All-Star and 2018 World Series champion is starting his first full season with the Giants after they acquired ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Josh Sargent leaves Norwich City for Major League Soccer’s Toronto in messy departure
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
Josh Sargent joined Toronto from Norwich City in England’s second-tier League Championship on Friday, ending a difficult situation in which the striker was exiled to the under-21 squad after he refused to play in an FA Cup match last month. Sargent, 26, was signed as a designated player through the 2030-31 Major League Soccer season. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Falcons dismiss assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have dismissed assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis, the team announced Friday. The dismissal came shortly after the Falcons said they were looking into sexual assault allegations that recently surfaced on social media. “We are aware of allegations regarding LaTroy Lewis,” the Falcons said in a statement ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: The week in sports photos
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
Here’s a look at some of this week’s top sports photos as selected by editors. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 27, 2026. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nova Scotia RCMP will not charge two accused of sexual assault after hockey hazing
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia RCMP confirmed they will not be moving ahead with charges against two of four teenage hockey players who were facing sexual assault charges after police investigated a complaint about a hazing ritual last fall. The Mounties’ announcement comes less than a week after the provincial judiciary released court documents showing the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL salary cap hits new milestone at $301.2 million as part of 40% increase over 5 years
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NFL salary cap has topped $300 million for the first time, landing at $301.2 million in 2026 for a $22 million increase over last year. The cap has increased 40% in just five years, since it dropped coming off the pandemic-altered 2020 season when few or no fans were allowed to ... Read More »
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