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Canada’s Dabrowski and Brazilian partner Stefani advance to doubles final in Dubai
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
DUBAI — Ottawa’s Gabriela Dabrowski is through to the final at the Dubai Championships. Dabrowski and partner Luisa Stefani of Brazil defeated Anna Danilina, of Kazakhstan, and Aleksandra Krunic, of Serbia, 4-6, 6-2, 10-6 in doubles semifinal play Friday. Dabrowski and Stefani converted four-of-nine break-point chances and won 67.5 per cent of their first-serve points. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carrick says Man United is proud of its culture after Ratcliffe’s comments
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United coach Michael Carrick said the Premier League club was proud of its culture after co-owner Jim Ratcliffe triggered a storm of criticism for claiming Britain had been “colonized” by immigrants. The British billionaire owner of petrochemicals giant INEOS later apologized that his choice of language had “offended some people.” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Canada to play for bronze after losing women’s curling semifinal
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO — Canada’s women’s curling team will play for bronze at the Milan Cortina Olympics after a 6-3 loss to Sweden in the semifinals. More to come. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran American receiver Rhymes retires after eight CFL campaigns
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
Dominique Rhymes is retiring after eight CFL seasons. The veteran American receiver confirmed his retirement to The Canadian Press on Friday. The six-foot-four, 215-pound Rhymes registered three 1,000-yard campaigns over his career in Canada. Last year, he averaged a career-best 17.7-yards per reception with the Calgary Stampeders (50 catches, 886 yards, six touchdowns) before becoming ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2-time NL manager of the year Pat Murphy agrees to contract extension with Brewers
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy has agreed to a multi-year contract extension after leading the Brewers to division titles and getting selected as NL manager of the year each of his first two seasons. Murphy’s contract had been set to expire at the end of the season if he hadn’t agreed to an extension. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps sign head coach Jesper Sorensen to two-year extension
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
VANCOUVER — Choosing to stay in Vancouver was an easy decision for Jesper Sorensen. After all, the head coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps still has work to do. Now he’ll have time to accomplish his goals — the Major League Soccer team announced Friday that it has signed Sorensen to a two-year extension through the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘A huge mistake.’ Kompany hits out at Mourinho for Vinícius Júnior comments
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has criticized José Mourinho for attacking the character of Vinícius Júnior after the Real Madrid star accused an opponent of racially insulting him during a Champions League match. Benfica coach Mourinho suggested that Brazil forward Vinícius had incited Benfica’s players with his celebrations after scoring the only goal in Tuesday’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy agrees to extension after managing Brewers to 2 straight division titles
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy has agreed to a multi-year contract extension after leading the Brewers to division titles and getting selected as NL manager of the year each of his first two seasons. Murphy’s contract had been set to expire at the end of the season if he hadn’t agreed to an extension. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s men’s hockey team eyes spot in gold-medal game, but captain Crosby out
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
Canada’s men’s hockey team will vie for a spot in the gold medal game, but they’ll have to win without captain Sidney Crosby. And short-track speedskaters aim for another podium finish on Day 14 of the Milan Cortina Olympics. Crosby sustained a lower-body injury when Canada beat Czechia 4-3 in overtime Wednesday to advance to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PSG’s Dembélé out of Metz game with calf injury ahead of Champions League clash with Monaco
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé has a calf injury and will miss Saturday’s Ligue 1 game against Metz. The club said in its weekly medical bulletin on Friday that the Ballon d’Or winner will do gym work indoors over the next few days as he recovers. PSG hosts Monaco on Wednesday in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Crosby out of Olympic semifinal, McDavid to captain Canada
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
MILAN — Sidney Crosby will not play for Canada in the men’s Olympic hockey semifinal against Finland after sustaining a lower-body injury in the quarterfinal win over Czechia. Connor McDavid will serve as Canada’s captain in Crosby’s absence. More to come. The Canadian Press... Read More »
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