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Canadian tennis star Félix Auger-Aliassime defends Montpellier title
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
MONTPELLIER — Canadian tennis star Félix Auger-Aliassime defended his Open Occitanie title with a 6-3, 7-6 (4) win over France’s Adrian Mannarino in Sunday’s final. Auger-Aliassime scored five straight points to take the third set tiebreak, including his 13th ace of the match to go up 5-4 before winning the next two points on return. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada curlers fight to stay alive, Crosby named captain at Milan Cortina Games
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
MILAN — Canada’s mixed doubles curling team suffered a fourth straight loss and needs a victory later today to stay alive as the Milan Cortina Olympics continue on Day 2. Brett Gallant and Jocelyn Peterman, a husband-and-wife team from Chestermere, Alta., were defeated 7-6 by Sweden, dropping them to 3-4. The Canadians still have a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Sidney Crosby named captain of Canada’s men’s hockey team
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
MILAN — Two-time Olympic gold medallist Sidney Crosby was been named captain of Canada’s men’s hockey team at the Milan Cortina Games. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Super Bowl ads try to overcome tough times with health, caring and the usual laughs
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
At a difficult time for America, Super Bowl advertisers ask viewers to take care of themselves and others — and maybe even crack a smile. Ring shows how neighbors can use their doorbell cameras to find lost pets. A Budweiser Clydesdale protects a bald eagle chick from the rain. Novartis touts a blood test that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England survives scare against Nepal, New Zealand thumps Afghanistan at the T20 World Cup
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
MUMBAI, India (AP) — Lokesh Bam’s sensational 39 not out off 20 balls went in vain as England survived a massive scare against Nepal in Group C to kick off its T20 World Cup campaign in Mumbai on Sunday. Sam Curran held his nerve at the iconic Wankhede Stadium and defended 10 off the last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada curlers fight to stay alive as Vonn crashes at Milan Cortina Games
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
MILAN — Canada’s mixed doubles curling team plays two round-robin games today, needing victories to keep its medal-round hopes alive as the Milan Cortina Olympics continue on Day 2. Brett Gallant and Jocelyn Peterman, a husband-and-wife team from Chestermere, Alta., face Sweden and South Korea after three straight losses dropped them to 3-3, tied for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The ball bounced Castle’s way for a career-high 40 points in triple-double in Spurs’ win over Mavs
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Stephon Castle attacked the rim knowing he needed just one more basket for the first 40-point game of his two-year NBA career. The game came so easily to the San Antonio Spurs guard on Saturday night, it was fitting that a missed shot caromed directly to him for his final two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lindsey Vonn crashes in women’s downhill at Milan Cortina Olympics
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Lindsey Vonn crashes in women’s downhill at Milan Cortina Olympics. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drake Maye and the Patriots take on Sam Darnold and the Seahawks in Super Bowl 60
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — It’s almost time to crown an NFL champion. After two weeks of hype and anticipation, the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will face off in Super Bowl 60 at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday. Will Drake Maye and the Patriots (17-3) capture their seventh Lombardi Trophy? Or will Sam Darnold ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Africa’s thrilling win over Fiji in Perth sevens final ends nine-year drought
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
PERTH, Australia (AP) — South Africa won the Australian stopover in the sevens world series for the first time in nine years after topping Fiji 21-19 in the Perth final on Sunday. It took a phenomenal second try by Ryan Oosthuizen, who crashed past four Fijians, to tie the score at 19 that was then ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Zealand cruises to five-wicket win over Afghanistan at T20 World Cup
By Canadian Press on February 8th, 2026
CHENNAI, India (AP) — New Zealand avenged its loss to Afghanistan two years ago with a thumping five-wicket win at the T20 World Cup on Sunday. In what is expected to shape up as the toughest group in the tournament with 2024 finalist South Africa also in Group D, New Zealand cruised to 183-5 – ... Read More »
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