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Pablo López has a significant UCL tear, likely out for the season, Twins GM says
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Minnesota Twins right-hander Pablo López has a significant tear in his right elbow’s ulnar collateral ligament, general manager Jeremy Zoll said Tuesday. Zoll told reporters at the club’s spring training facility that López would get a second opinion, but that he is likely to need surgery that would cost him ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Louisville’s Mikel Brown Jr. is named the AP men’s college basketball player of the week
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
The Associated Press national player of the week in men’s college basketball for Week 15 of the season: Mikel Brown Jr., No. 21 Louisville The 6-foot-5, 190-pound freshman regarded as a high-end NBA prospect had been struggling with his shot after returning from a lengthy injury absence. That was before he broke out with two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italy pulls off a stunner in Olympic men’s speedskating team pursuit, earns first gold since 2006
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — The Italian men’s speedskating team is back on top in team’s pursuit. Davide Ghiotto, Andrea Giovannini and Michele Malfatti beat U.S. world record-holders Casey Dawson, Emery Lehman and Ethan Cepuran by 4 1/2 seconds to win the men’s team pursuit gold medal in speedskating on Tuesday at the Milan Cortina ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC acquires forward Emilio Aristizábal from Colombian First Division team
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
TORONTO — Toronto FC acquired forward Emilio Aristizábal from Colombian First Division team Atlético Nacional on Tuesday. Aristizábal will be on loan for the entire 2026 Major League Soccer (MLS) season, with Toronto FC having an option to purchase. Aristizábal will occupy an under-22 initiative slot and international roster position; however, he’ll be added to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sacramento State men’s football to join FBS Mid-American Conference in July
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
The Mid-American Conference will be adding FCS program Sacramento State as a football-only member starting on July 1, the conference announced. The shift to FBS this season is significant for the Hornets, who played their last snap in the FCS as a member of the Big Sky Conference in November. “This is a historic moment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada strikes gold again in women’s team pursuit, climbs to 12 medals at Olympics
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
MILAN — Canada’s speedskaters have won a gold medal in the women’s team pursuit at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Defending champions Valérie Maltais, Ivanie Blondin and Isabelle Weidemann defeated the Netherlands in the final to top the podium for the second straight Games. The win marks the first time since 2010 that a country has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Detroit’s stunning surge: Pistons enter post-All-Star play with the NBA’s best record
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
The Detroit Pistons had the worst record in franchise history at the All-Star break four years ago. And two years ago, their record at the break was even worse. Look at them now. When the NBA starts post-All-Star play on Thursday, the Pistons — a franchise that last won a playoff series in 2008 — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tony Clark intends to resign as MLB players’ union head, AP source says, as possible cap fight looms
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tony Clark intends to resign as head of the Major League Baseball Players Association, a person familiar with union’s deliberations said Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because his decision, first reported by ESPN, had not been announced. The person said an announcement was likely ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NewsAlert: Canadian speedskaters Maltais, Blondin, Weidemann win gold in team pursuit
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
MILAN — Canada’s speedskaters have won a gold medal in the women’s team pursuit at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Defending champions Valérie Maltais, Ivanie Blondin and Isabelle Weidemann defeated the Netherlands in the final to top the podium for the second straight Games. More to come. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ludvig Aberg takes advantage of a rule change on replacing damaged drivers
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ludvig Aberg and caddie Joe Skovron are part of a small slice of rules history. They were the first to take advantage of the 2026 rules update that allows for a damaged club to be replaced on the spot. In this case, it was the 18th tee in the third round ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tony Clark resigning as head of MLB players union, AP source says, as possible cap fight looms
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tony Clark is resigning as head of the Major League Baseball Players Association, a person familiar with union’s deliberations said Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because his decision, first reported by ESPN, had not been announced. The person said an announcement was likely later ... Read More »
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