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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 »
Be the first to comment!Winter Olympics recap: US and Canada win and will square off for gold medal in men’s hockey
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — The Olympic final that many hockey fans wanted is set: Canada will play the United States for the gold medal at the Milan Cortina Games. Both teams took care of business in Friday’s semifinals, though Canada needed a late goal to get past Finland 3-2. The Americans then overwhelmed Slovakia 6-2 behind ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!North Carolina fire that killed Denny Hamlin’s father ruled accidental; exact cause still unknown
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
GASTONIA, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina house fire that killed the father of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin and injured his mother has been ruled accidental but it’s still unclear what started it. A report released by Gaston County Emergency Management & Fire Services said the Dec. 28 fire at the two-story home originated in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Richmond Randle RB and Dallas South Oak Cliff LB lead Texas 5A all-state football team
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
BRYAN, Texas (AP) — The Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 5A all-state football team, distributed by The Associated Press: FIRST TEAM Offense Guards Dylan Fissel, Austin McCallum, 6-4, 270, sr. and Cole Jackson, Argyle, 6-4, 300, jr. Tackles Brian Swanson, Dallas South Oak Cliff, 6-6, 315, jr. and Max Wright, Melissa, 6-8, 295, sr. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pete Alonso homers in his spring training debut with Orioles after long Mets tenure
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Pete Alonso homered in his spring training debut for the Baltimore Orioles, providing the only runs in a 2-0 exhibition victory over the New York Yankees on Friday. In his third plate appearance in a big league uniform other than the New York Mets, Alonso pulled a first-pitch curveball over the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cowboys release linebacker Logan Wilson, ending his brief tenure after trade with Bengals
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Cowboys released linebacker Logan Wilson on Friday, ending his brief Dallas tenure following an in-season trade that did little to boost one of the NFL’s worst defenses. Dallas is in the midst of an offseason overhaul of the defense. It started with the hiring of defensive coordinator Christian Parker to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guruzeta’s late penalty double lifts Athletic Bilbao past Elche in a thriller
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
BILBAO, Spain (AP) — A second half double from Gorka Guruzeta gave Athletic Bilbao a 2-1 win over Elche in an action-packed La Liga encounter on Friday. It was a third consecutive league win for the Basque club and the first time it has put together three straight league wins since August. It was also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US defeats Slovakia 6-2 in men’s hockey to set up Olympic gold medal matchup with Canada
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — US defeats Slovakia 6-2 in men’s hockey to set up Olympic gold medal matchup with Canada. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Amiri scores again but Mainz draws with Hamburg
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
MAINZ, Germany (AP) — Nadiem Amiri scored his seventh goal in seven games for Mainz while a deflected second half goal from Hamburg’s Fabio Vieira ensured they drew 1-1 in the Bundesliga on Friday. Mainz was looking to get back to winning ways after a 4-0 defeat by Borussia Dortmund last week . It took ... Read More »
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