Category Archives: Sports

6 women killed in California avalanche were among 8 close friends and experienced skiers on trip
SODA SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) - Six women killed in the deadliest avalanche in the U.S. in decades were part of a close-knit group of friends who were experienced backcountry skiers and knew how to naviga...
Feb 19, 2026

'Trying to climb that hill': Jets still hopeful to make post-season in final stretch
WINNIPEG - Many Winnipeg Jets fans have counted the team out of making the playoffs this season, but not the players and their coach. The Jets sit 11 points out of the second wild-card spot in the NHL...
Feb 19, 2026

NFL Network draft guru Daniel Jeremiah bullish on Canadian defensive lineman Mesidor
Daniel Jeremiah is very bullish on Canadian Akheem Mesidor. Jeremiah, NFL Network's draft guru, has the Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman ranked No. 18 in his first top-50 prospects list for the 2026...
Feb 19, 2026

CP NewsAlert: Canada men to curl for gold with semifinal win over Norway
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO - Canada's men's curling team is through to the Olympic final with a 5-4 extra-end win over Norway. More to come. The Canadian Press
Feb 19, 2026

Blue Jays rookie sensation Trey Yesavage prepares for first full season in the majors
Trey Yesavage's 2025 was such a whirlwind, moving through all five levels of the Toronto Blue Jays organization in a single season and playing a significant role in its run to the World Series, that h...
Feb 19, 2026

CP NewsAlert: U.S. beats Canada 2-1 in overtime for women's hcokey gold
MILAN - The United States has defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime in the women's hockey final at the Milan Cortina Olympics. More to come. The Canadian Press
Feb 19, 2026

Wolitarsky signs one-day deal with Winnipeg so he can retire with Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG - Drew Wolitarsky retired Thursday as a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The veteran receiver signed a one-year deal with Winnipeg, allowing him to call it a career with the franchise. Wo...
Feb 19, 2026

Two players are tied for the first-round lead at the LPGA Thailand tournament
CHONBURI, Thailand (AP) - Nasa Hataoka shot a 7-under 65 Thursday on the Siam Country Club Old Course and was tied for the lead after the opening round at the LPGA Thailand, the first of three tournam...
Feb 19, 2026

Canada loses gold in overtime to rival U.S. team; Jacobs to curl for gold
MILAN - Canada's women's hockey team was denied a repeat gold medal after a crushing 2-1 overtime defeat to the United States on Day 13 of the Milan Cortina Games. The deciding goal came about four mi...
Feb 19, 2026

Vancouver Whitecaps open CONCACAF Champions Cup run with 0-0 draw vs. C.S. Cartagines
CARTAGO - The Vancouver Whitecaps kicked off their 2026 campaign with a 0-0 draw against Costa Rican side C.S. Cartagines in CONCACAF Champions Cup play on Wednesday. The 'Caps were the dominant side ...
Feb 18, 2026