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Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia grateful for support after daughter’s death
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Left-handed pitcher Alex Vesia was back with the Los Angeles Dodgers at spring training Friday, less than four months after the death of his infant daughter, Sterling, that caused him to miss last year’s World Series. Vesia read an emotional statement after the team’s first official workout, thanking his wife Kayla, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catcher Alejandro Kirk the busiest man at Toronto Blue Jays spring training camp
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
DUNEDIN — Alejandro Kirk is the busiest man at Toronto Blue Jays spring training. The team’s starting catcher is getting to know the repertoires of newly acquired pitchers Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce, working on his own hitting and familiarizing himself with all the new tweaks to major league baseball’s rules. And Kirk has to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thomson proud Castellanos admitted bringing beer to dugout, which contributed to release
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Turns out, the Philadelphia Phillies were ale-ing last year. Deciding their relationship ruptured when Nick Castellanos angrily brought a beer into the dugout after he was pulled from a game, the Phillies released the outfielder even though they owe him $20 million for the final season of a $100 million, five-year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Itoje leans on England after his mother’s death and is back in the XV for Scotland clash
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Maro Itoje has been grateful for having England to anchor him while mourning the death of his mother Florence. She died in December and he accompanied her remains back to Nigeria, where his parents are from, for the funeral. England coach Steve Borthwick and stand-in captain Jamie George were happy to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines wins Broyles Award for top assistant coach
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) — Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines has been honored with the Broyles Award, given to the nation’s top assistant coach. Haines, who was a finalist last year, was awarded in a ceremony on Thursday night. He helped Indiana win the national title by leading a unit that ranked second nationally in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unrivaled to play semifinals at Barclays Center in Brooklyn
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
Unrivaled is heading back on the road. This time to play a set of playoff games at Barclays Center in Brooklyn following last month’s successful trip to Philadelphia. The 3-on-3 league co-owned by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier announced Friday that its semifinal round will be played at the home arena of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nikola Jokic finally gets a Nuggets teammate at All-Star weekend in Jamal Murray
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic will finally see a very familiar face at the NBA All-Star Game. The Denver Nuggets superstar center was named an All-Star for the eighth consecutive season and will start for the sixth straight year. And for the first time, he’ll have a teammate tagging along as Jamal Murray earned the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paul retires as NBA’s All-Star weekend begins, ending a 21-season NBA run
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
Chris Paul, the “Point God” who was a 12-time All-Star selection and two-time Olympic gold medalist, announced his retirement on Friday in the capper of a 21-season career that will surely merit induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Paul made the announcement on the first day of the NBA’s All-Star weekend at the home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A battered car forces William Byron into a backup for his Daytona 500 three-peat bid
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — William Byron will try to drive his way into NASCAR history Sunday when he attempts to become the first winner of three consecutive Daytona 500s. He’ll have to do it in a backup Chevrolet after his preferred No. 24 was damaged in a qualifying race at Daytona International Speedway. No ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!12-time All-Star and 2-time Olympic gold medalist Chris Paul announces retirement from NBA after 21 seasons
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — 12-time All-Star and 2-time Olympic gold medalist Chris Paul announces retirement from NBA after 21 seasons. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taylor Swift rumors spiked ticket sales for Pebble Beach golf tournament
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Taylor Swift boosted ticket sales to the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-am without even being there. Pebble Beach had an extra buzz Friday morning with rumors swirling in the cool Pacific breeze Swift would be there to watch her fiancé, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, playing in the PGA ... Read More »
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