National Sports
James Harden sits out Cavaliers’ game at Piston after fracturing thumb
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — James Harden sat out the Cleveland Cavaliers’ game against the Detroit Pistons on Friday night as he recovers from a fractured right thumb. Harden was injured Tuesday against New York. He’s averaging 18.9 points in seven games for the Cavaliers following a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers. Cleveland also was without ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Usyk scheduled for a dramatic WBC title defense at Egypt’s Pyramids against Rico Verhoeven
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
Oleksandr Usyk is scheduled to defend his WBC heavyweight title in May against kickboxer Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, fight organizers announced on Friday. Usyk (24-0, 15 KOs) hasn’t fought since a fifth-round knockout of Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in London in July. The May 23 bout, dubbed “Glory in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Major League Soccer’s New England Revolution postpone their home opener because field won’t be ready
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Major League Soccer’s New England Revolution postponed their March 7 home opener against Houston because the field won’t be ready at Gillette Stadium. New England now intends to plays its first home game on March 15 against Cincinnati. “Due to this week’s historic winter weather in the northeast, the harvesting and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ewart in contention, Koepka makes the cut at PGA National after second round of Cognizant Classic
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Brooks Koepka doesn’t aspire to simply make the weekends. Ben Silverman was merely hoping to play, period. They’ll return to PGA National on Saturday, after bouncing back in the second round of the Cognizant Classic. Koepka shot a 5-under 66 on Friday, trimming eight shots from his opening round ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All eyes focused on Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza as QBs take center stage at NFL scouting combine
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza possesses all the traits NFL teams covet in a franchise quarterback. He’s smart, mobile, makes fast reads and quick releases. He has a strong arm and prototypical size. He has three years of starting experience and a national championship, too. But the once lightly recruited Mendoza learned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smotherman still leads, Koepka makes the cut at PGA National after second round of Cognizant Classic
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Brooks Koepka doesn’t aspire to simply make the weekends. Ben Silverman was merely hoping to play, period. They’ll return to PGA National on Saturday, after bouncing back in the second round of the Cognizant Classic. Koepka shot a 5-under 66 on Friday, trimming eight shots from his opening round ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Packers hire Cam Achord as special teams coordinator following Rich Bisaccia’s departure
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Cam Achord is taking over as the Green Bay Packers’ special teams coordinator after spending the last two seasons working with the New York Giants. Packers coach Matt LaFleur annnounced on Friday the hiring of Achord, who had been the Giants’ assistant special teams coach from 2024-25. Achord also was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Manitoba premier says U.S. men’s hockey team offside on Trump phone call
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is praising Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck for his performance in this year’s Winter Olympics, but says when it comes to promoting sport and respect, the entire U.S. men’s hockey team was way offside. Kinew, speaking to reporters in Winnipeg, made the comment when asked about the American players celebrating in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Espí late show gives Levante priceless win over Alaves
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
VITORIA-GASTEIZ, Spain (AP) — Carlos Espí scored twice in the dying minutes to give Levante a 2-0 win over Alaves on Friday and a vital three points in its fight to avoid relegation from La Liga. Espí, who came through the youth ranks at the Valencia-based club, had scored only once all season but tripled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oristanio’s late goal cancels stunning Folorunsho strike as Parma draw with Cagliari
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
PARMA, Italy (AP) — Gaetano Oristanio came on at halftime and scored a late equalizer for Parma against Cagliari in a hard-fought 1-1 home draw in Serie A on Friday. Oristiano’s goal seven minutes from time earned Parma a point but its poor home form continued. It has won only two of its last 12 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Court to rule on B.C. class-action lawsuit against Whitecaps over Messi no-show
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2026
VANCOUVER — A British Columbia judge says he’ll decide on Monday whether to approve a settlement in a class-action lawsuit against the Vancouver Whitecaps over soccer star Lionel Messi’s no-show at a game in 2024. The lawsuit against the team and Major League Soccer was filed after the game with Inter Miami was heavily marketed ... Read More »
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