National Sports
Kylian Mbappé’s scoring streak for Madrid has some wondering if he’ll overtake Cristiano Ronaldo
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Kylian Mbappé’s latest impressive scoring run with Real Madrid has brought up comparisons to Cristiano Ronaldo. After Mbappé scored his 23rd goal in 22 Spanish league games in Madrid’s 2-0 win at Valencia on Sunday, coach Álvaro Arbeloa said the France striker could be well on his way to matching the success ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rennes splits with coach Habib Beye following poor run of form
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
RENNES, France (AP) — French club Rennes parted ways with coach Habib Beye on Monday following a poor run of form and amid reports of tensions within the squad. Rennes said on X that it had “initiated proceedings” against Beye and that the team would be run by assistant coaches until a further decision is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Pirates are signing veteran DH Marcell Ozuna, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
Veteran slugger Marcell Ozuna is heading to Pittsburgh. The 35-year-old free agent has reached an agreement with the Pirates on a one-year deal worth $12 million, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal is pending Ozuna passing a physical. Ozuna ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander invests in hometown Hamilton arena
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
HAMILTON — Basketball star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has invested in his hometown of Hamilton, joining the ownership group of TD Coliseum. Oak View Group, the developer behind TD Coliseum, announced the investment Monday; financial terms were not released. The 27-year-old Gilgeous-Alexander plays for the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder and is the league’s reigning most valuable ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oldham wins slopestyle bronze; Canadian women look for another win in hockey
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
MILAN — Freestyle skier Megan Oldham won Canada’s second medal of the Milan Cortina Olympics with a bronze in women’s slopestyle, while Canada’s women’s hockey team looked to pick up a second straight win later Monday. Oldham, from Parry Sound, Ont., entered the final run in third spot at Livigno Snow Park and solidified her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Canadian freestyle skier Oldham wins Olympic bronze in slopestyle
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
LIVIGNO — Canadian freestyle skier Megan Oldham has won a bronze medal in women’s slopestyle at the Milan Cortina Olympics. More to come. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Durán makes it six clubs at the age of 22 after joining Zenit on loan from Al-Nassr
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — Colombia striker Jhon Durán has joined Zenit St. Petersburg on loan from Saudi club Al-Nassr until the end of the season. The Russian club announced the signing on X on Monday. It is already the sixth club of the 22-year-old Durán’s career, which includes a spell with Premier League side ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From Darnold’s big day to Bad Bunny and MVP Matthew Stafford returning, an eventful Super Bowl week
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Sam Darnold and that stingy Seattle Seahawks defense captured the franchise’s second Super Bowl championship on the familiar field of their rival — the San Francisco 49ers. General manager John Schneider considered that an advantage in his team’s 29-13 victory against the New England Patriots on Sunday night after Seattle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italy’s long-awaited T20 World Cup debut ends with big defeat against Scotland
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
KOLKATA, India (AP) — Italy’s 45-year wait ended in a disappointing 73-run defeat against Scotland at the T20 World Cup on Monday, with captain Wayne Madsen dislocating his shoulder inside the first six overs of Group C game. Italy, where the sport’s national federation was formed in 1980, crashed to 137 all out in 16.4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seahawks ride ‘Dark Side’ defence to Super Bowl title, pounding Patriots 29-13
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The “Dark Side” defence carried Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks to a Lombardi Trophy. Devon Witherspoon, Derick Hall, Byron Murphy and the rest of Mike Macdonald’s ferocious unit pummelled Drake Maye, and the Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 on Sunday to win the franchise’s second Super Bowl. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A bookmaker has paid out on Arsenal to win the Premier League. Man City is not ready to concede yet
By Canadian Press on February 9th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Over the weekend a bookmaker said it was already paying out on Arsenal winning the Premier League this season. Manchester City, however, is not ready to concede defeat just yet. Sunday’s dramatic 2-1 win at Liverpool closed the gap between the top two teams to six points. If second-place City beats ... Read More »
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