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PWHL reportedly in talks to partner with NHL Senators to keep Charge in Ottawa
A PWHL official said Wednesday there have been constructive conversations in potentially teaming with the NHL’s Ottawa Senators to secure its women’s hockey franchise a long-term future in the Canadian capital. Source link
U.S. star Oksana Masters skis to 3rd gold of Milano Cortina, 22nd career Paralympic medal
Oksana Masters won the Para cross-country 10-kilometre interval start sitting race on Wednesday for her third gold in four events at the Milano-Cortina Games. Source link
Iran says it will not participate in FIFA World Cup because of U.S. military attack
Iran cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup after co-host the United States launched airstrikes against the country alongside Israel, killing its leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sports minister Ahmad Donyamali said on Wednesday. Source link
Canada beats Puerto Rico 3-2, can set WBC history with win over Cuba on Wednesday
Team Canada was gifted two runs off of bases-loaded walks in the third inning and then leaned on defence and pitching to do the rest as it knocked off host Puerto Rico 3-2 at the World Baseball Classic tournament on Tuesday night. Source link
Campbell, Vancouver Goldeneyes finding positives despite loss to Boston
Even in a building packed with nearly 10,000 cheering hockey fans, you can hear Kristen Campbell on the ice. The Vancouver Goldeneyes goalie is talkative in the net, acting as a quarterback for her team. Source link
Heat's Adebayo scores 83 points, 2nd only to Wilt Chamberlain's single-game NBA record
Bam Adebayo had a night for all time on Tuesday, with a point total second to only Wilt Chamberlain in the NBA record books. Adebayo scored 83 points, setting league marks for free throws made and attempted in a game for the Miami Heat in a 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards. Source link
Canada's Hudak, Arendz each claim bronze in cross-country skiing at Milano-Cortina Paralympics
Canada’s Mark Arendz collected his 14th career Paralympic medal while teammate Brittany Hudak earned her fourth during Wednesday’s cross-country events at the Milano-Cortina Games. Source link
Confident and united: Canada leveraging experience in pursuit of Para ice hockey gold in Milano-Cortina
In recent Paralympic history, the U.S. has dominated, winning the past four finals. Canada’s last Paralympic gold came in 2006. Despite the two-decade period since its last Paralympic gold, Canada’s ambition remains unshaken. Source link
Calls grow for Paralympics to be moved earlier as slushy conditions cause chaos
There are a few common refrains repeated in most of the news articles and athlete announcements about the 2026 Milano-Cortino Paralympic Games: challenging, extremely difficult and brutal conditions. Source link
Alphonso Davies nursing strained right thigh muscle, says Bayern Munich medical staff
Alphonso Davies covered his face with his shirt as he left the field with an injury in Bayern Munich’s 6-1 win over Atalanta in the Champions League on Tuesday. Team medical staff said Wednesday he strained a right thigh muscle. Source link