February 13th, 2026
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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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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LeBron James breaks Karl Malone mark: Oldest NBA triple-double in Lakers win over Mavs

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James became the oldest player in NBA history with a triple-double when he put up 28 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 124-104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. At 41 years and 44 days old, James broke the record held by Karl ... Read More »

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Australia wins the toss and fields against Zimbabwe at the T20 World Cup

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Captain Mitchell Marsh continued his recovery from a testicular injury as Australia won the toss and elected to field against Zimbabwe at the T20 World Cup on Friday. Marsh sustained the injury in the nets on the eve of Australia’s opening Group B game and missed Australia’s 67-run win against ... Read More »

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LeBron James becomes oldest player with triple-double in Lakers’ 124-104 win over Mavericks

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James became the oldest player in NBA history with a triple-double when he put up 28 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 124-104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. At 41 years and 44 days old, James broke the record held by Karl ... Read More »

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LeBron James becomes the oldest player to have a triple-double in NBA history

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James became the oldest player in NBA history to have a triple-double, accomplishing the feat for the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night against the Dallas Mavericks. James had 28 points and 12 assists when he grabbed his 10th rebound with 2:06 to play in the Lakers’ 124-104 victory. James ... Read More »

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