Team Canada Finishes Olympics with 21 Medals, Alphonso Davies Suffers New Injury

Blue Jays begin spring training, Raptors enter playoff push, Dillon Brooks breaks hand, Yuvraj Samra shines at T20 World Cup

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Team Canada ended the 2026 Winter Olympics with 21 medals, including 5 gold, 7 silver, and 9 bronze. Speed skating was a standout with multiple medal winners. However, funding concerns linger for Canadian athletes. In soccer, Alphonso Davies suffered a hamstring tear, while Promise David also picked up an injury. The Toronto Blue Jays have started spring training, while the Toronto Raptors are in the playoff hunt. Dillon Brooks broke his hand for the Phoenix Suns, and 19-year-old Yuvraj Samra made history with a century at the men's T20 World Cup for Canada.

Why it matters

The Olympics performance highlights the need for increased funding and support for Canadian athletes to be competitive on the world stage. The injuries to Davies and David are concerning ahead of the World Cup, while the Blue Jays and Raptors seasons are heating up. Brooks' injury is a blow for the Suns, and Samra's record-breaking innings put Canadian cricket on the map.

The details

At the 2026 Winter Olympics, Canada won 21 total medals, including 5 gold, 7 silver, and 9 bronze. Speed skating was a standout, with the women's team pursuit squad and individual medalists like Steven Dubois and Valérie Maltais. However, funding for Canadian athletes remains an issue, with medal bonuses lagging behind other nations. In soccer, Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies suffered a right hamstring tear, while Royale Union Saint-Gilloise's Promise David also picked up an injury after a bad collision. The Toronto Blue Jays have begun spring training, with manager John Schneider emphasizing the need to "attack" the 2026 season. The Toronto Raptors are in the playoff hunt, with Jakob Poeltl returning from injury. Phoenix Suns guard Dillon Brooks broke his left hand, while 19-year-old Canadian cricketer Yuvraj Samra became the youngest player to score a T20 World Cup century.

  • Team Canada ended its run at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
  • The Toronto Blue Jays began spring training in Dunedin, Florida.
  • The Toronto Raptors resumed their regular season after the NBA all-star break.
  • Dillon Brooks suffered his hand injury on Saturday.
  • Yuvraj Samra's record-breaking century came at the 2026 men's T20 World Cup.

The players

Team Canada

The Canadian national team that competed at the 2026 Winter Olympics, winning 21 total medals.

Alphonso Davies

A Canadian soccer player who suffered a right hamstring tear while playing for Bayern Munich.

Promise David

A Canadian soccer player who picked up an injury after a bad collision while playing for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.

John Schneider

The manager of the Toronto Blue Jays, who emphasized the need to "attack" the 2026 season.

Yuvraj Samra

A 19-year-old Canadian cricketer who became the youngest player to score a century at the men's T20 World Cup.

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What they’re saying

“We're not defending anything. We're not defending the AL East. We're not defending the American League. We're attacking 2026 like we did '25. We're trying to win the division.”

— John Schneider, Manager, Toronto Blue Jays (Yahoo Sports)

“Dillon's a hard worker, man. He's easily somebody to rally behind. He's a fierce competitor and I wouldn't want it any other way. I'd rather too competitive than it be the other way.”

— Devin Booker (Yahoo Sports)

“I feel like this inning could change my life. I can actually make a good living out of this sport, especially being from Canada, and I feel like it can be a real dream come true.”

— Yuvraj Samra (Yahoo Sports)

What’s next

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The takeaway

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