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Top-ranked Thitikul moves into contention at LPGA tournament in Thailand
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
CHONBURI, Thailand (AP) — World No. 1-ranked Jeeno Thitikul shot a 9-under 63 Friday that moved her into second place at her home LPGA Thailand tournament on the Siam Country Club Old Course. Thitikul trails second-rounder leader Somi Lee by three strokes after Lee shot a 61, including an eagle two from the fairway on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Officials turn to controlled explosions to recover bodies of California avalanche victims
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — Officials worked to lower the risks of more deadly slides Friday by setting off controlled explosions in the area where an avalanche struck in California’s Sierra Nevada so crews could safely recover the bodies of the people killed. Rescue crews loaded up a snow vehicle with skis and other supplies and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unbeaten Floyd Mayweather says he will return to pro boxing 9 years after his retirement
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Floyd Mayweather says he is ending his nine-year retirement and returning to competitive boxing this summer. Mayweather, who turns 49 on Tuesday, hasn’t fought in a real boxing match since 2017, when he beat Conor McGregor. Following that big-money bout against a mixed martial artist, Mayweather (50-0, 27 KOs) declared himself ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Just over half of ball, strike challenges successful in spring training openers
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
Just over half the ball/strike challenges were successful on the first day of spring training games Friday as Major League Baseball prepared for the first regular-season use of the automated ball-strike system — the so-called robot umpires. Thirteen of 23 calls were overturned during the five games, MLB said, which came to 56.5 per cent. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minnesota’s injury woes worsen with Jaylen Crocker-Johnson out indefinitely as season winds down
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota junior forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson, the team’s second-leading scorer who has missed the last two games with a foot injury, will be sidelined indefinitely, coach Niko Medved said on Friday. Crocker-Johnson, who also has the most rebounds for the depleted Gophers, is unlikely to recover in time to play again this season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mike LeFleur keeps 10 holdovers on Cardinals staff, including defensive coordinator Nick Rallis
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
PHOENIX, Ariz. (AP) — New Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur has filled out his coaching staff, with 10 holdovers from Jonathan Gannon’s tenure. Defensive coordinator Nick Rallis will remain, and Nathaniel Hackett was previously announced as the offensive coordinator. Offensive line coach Justin Frye is also staying, along with assistant O-Line coach Chris Cook; ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Officials to set off controlled explosions to recover bodies of California avalanche victims
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — Officials worked to lower the risks of more deadly slides Friday by setting off controlled explosions in the area where an avalanche struck in California’s Sierra Nevada so crews could safely recover the bodies of the people killed. Rescue crews loaded up a snow vehicle with skis and other supplies and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Murakami shakes off traffic delay ahead of Cactus League debut with the White Sox
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Munetaka Murakami was a late arrival for his first spring training game with the Chicago White Sox. Once he got to the ballpark, everything went pretty smoothly. Murakami had two hits and two RBIs in his Cactus League debut on Friday. The Japanese slugger is learning his way around the major ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Just over half ball/strike challenges successful on first day of spring training games
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
Just over half the ball/strike challenges were successful on the first day of spring training games Friday as Major League Baseball prepared for the first regular-season use of the automated ball-strike system — the so-called robot umpires. Thirteen of 23 calls were overturned during the five games, MLB said, which came to 56.5%. There were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps embracing expectations ahead of new MLS season
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps know that repeating last season’s success won’t be easy. The Major League Soccer team isn’t about to shy away from the challenge. The ‘Caps feel there’s still work to be done after falling short in both the CONCACAF Champions Cup and the MLS Cup last year, said midfielder Sebastian Berhalter, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scheffler has another slow start and was happy to get a weekend at Riviera
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Scottie Scheffler gave a light fist pump when his final putt barely curled in on the 18th hole at Riviera, typical of his subdued reaction when he wins most tournaments. The difference Friday is the putt allowed him to make the cut on the number at the Genesis Invitational. A slow ... Read More »
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