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Tampa Bay Rays and pitcher Nick Martinez finalize $13 million, 1-year contract
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Nick Martinez and the Tampa Bay Rays finalized their $13 million, one-year contract on Tuesday. The 35-year-old pitcher gets a $9 million salary this season, and the deal includes a $20 million mutual option for 2027 with a $4 million buyout payable on Dec. 15. Martinez went 11-14 with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White scores 19 as No. 15 Virginia rallies past Florida State 61-58 to win 5th straight
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Jacari White scored 19 points off the bench, including a go-ahead dunk with 1:12 remaining, and No. 15 Virginia closed on an 11-0 run to rally past Florida State 61-58 on Tuesday night. White shot 5 of 9 from 3-point range as the Orlando native returned to the Sunshine State and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miami never trails in 75-66 win over No. 11 North Carolina
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Malik Reneau scored 16 points, Ernest Udeh Jr. had 15 points and 10 rebounds and Miami never trailed while beating No. 11 North Carolina 75-66 on Tuesday night for the Hurricanes’ first victory over a Top 25 opponent in two years. Tre Donaldson finished with 14 points, six rebounds and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 13 Purdue escapes with an 80-77 OT win against No. 7 Nebraska after blowing a 22-point lead
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Oscar Cluff’s layup put Purdue ahead with 3.9 seconds left in overtime after Nebraska had taken its first lead and Gicarri Harris’ two free throws sealed the No. 13 Boilermakers’ 80-77 victory over the No. 7 Cornhuskers on Tuesday night. Purdue (20-4, 10-3 Big Ten) escaped after blowing a 22-point lead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pierre, Miller combine for 42 points to lead SMU over Notre Dame 89-81
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026
DALLAS (AP) — Jaron Pierre Jr. scored 22 points, Boopie Miller added 20 and SMU pulled away midway through the second half and cruised past Notre Dame 89-81 on Tuesday night. Pierre made three 3s and scored 13 points during a 19-6 run to give SMU a 69-56 lead with 8:21 remaining. Pierre capped the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bailey Maupin scores 23 and No. 16 Texas Tech women beat Kansas 70-65 for Krista Gerlich’s 100th win
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Bailey Maupin scored 23 points, Snudda Collins added 17 off the bench and No. 16 Texas Tech beat Kansas 70-65 on Tuesday night for coach Krista Gerlich’s 100th win with the Lady Raiders. Maupin made a steal and then sank two free throws with 24.2 seconds left to give Texas Tech ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tyler Tanner scores 25 points to help No. 19 Vanderbilt outlast Auburn 84-76
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Tyler Tanner scored 25 points, Jalen Washington added 22, and No. 19 Vanderbilt outlasted Auburn 84-76 on Tuesday night. Washington hit 7 of 8 shots and knocked down both of his 3-point attempts as a 25% shooter beyond the arc. Devin McGlockton had 12 points and seven rebounds. Tanner, the Commodores’ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dybantsa scores 36 and Wright answers boos with 30 as No. 22 BYU beats Baylor to end 4-game skid
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026
WACO, Texas (AP) — AJ Dybantsa scored 36 points, Robert Wright III added a career-high 30 while getting booed nearly every time he touched the ball and No. 22 BYU ended a four-game losing streak with a 99-94 victory over Baylor on Tuesday night. Wright backed out on an agreement to return to the Bears ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays’ Anthony Santander to miss much of the season with a shoulder injury
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026
DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander will miss much of the upcoming season with a shoulder injury, manager John Schneider announced Tuesday at spring training. Schneider said Santander will have labrum surgery on his left shoulder Wednesday and is expected to be sidelined for five to six months. It’s another disappointing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Super Rugby turns 30, hoping a faster game attracts more fans
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Super Rugby enters its 30th year when the Highlanders and defending champion Crusaders meet Friday, having proved its durability and adaptability as the premier Southern Hemisphere club competition. When the Hurricanes and Blues met on March 1, 1996 to launch a new tournament involving teams from Australia, New Zealand and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raptors’ Brandon Ingram replacing injured Stephen Curry in NBA All-Star Game
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram will replace injured Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry in the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday. Curry, who was voted a starter, is out with knee pain. Commissioner Adam Silver chose Tuesday to have Ingram fill Curry’s spot on Team Stripes. It’s Ingram’s second All-Star selection. ... Read More »
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