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Guardians add needed right-handed bat by reaching minor league deal with first baseman Rhys Hoskins
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians have agreed to a minor league deal with first baseman Rhys Hoskins. The deal is pending Hoskins passing a physical, but he was with the team on Sunday. Manager Stephen Vogt told reporters he is excited to have Hoskins added as a right-handed hitter who can compete for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oluchi Okananwa leads the way with 26 points and No. 14 Maryland women rout Purdue 99-66
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Oluchi Okananwa scored 26 points, leading six in double figures, and No. 14 Maryland won its fifth straight game, defeating Purdue 99-66 on Sunday. Addi Mack scored 14 points and Saylor Poffenbarger and Mir McLean added 11 each for Maryland (22-6, 10-6 Big Ten). Off the bench, Kyndal Walker scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!France grinds past Italy 33-8 to stay on course for back-to-back Six Nations titles
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
LILLE, France (AP) — France moved to the brink of back-to-back Six Nations titles after straining to subdue Italy by a flattering 33-8 under the roof in Lille on Sunday. The French have maximum points after three rounds and can clinch the championship with a game to spare with another bonus-point win against its nearest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!3 players targeted with racist abuse online after Premier League games
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
Three Premier League players were targeted with racist abuse online after their games this weekend. Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana and Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri shared images of racist messages they were sent privately over Instagram following their teams’ match at Stamford Bridge that finished 1-1. On Sunday, Wolverhampton striker Tolu Arokodare showed racially aggravated messages ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US men’s hockey gold medal and Eileen Gu’s halfpipe victory highlight final day of Winter Olympics
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
MILAN (AP) — Jack Hughes’ overtime goal against Canada gave the United States its first Olympic gold medal in men’s hockey since 1980 — and on the 46th anniversary of the “ Miracle on Ice ” no less. Hughes, who had lost a tooth or two from a high stick during the game, scored off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Romi Levy’s clutch 3-pointer lifts Virginia over No. 8 Louisville 74-72
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Romi Levy made a clutch 3-pointer with 13 seconds remaining and grabbed Louisville’s missed 3 at the buzzer as Virginia held off the No. 8 Cardinals 74-72 on Sunday. Imari Berry made 1 of 2 free throws with 31.4 seconds left to put Louisville up 72-71. Virginia (19-8, 11-5 Atlantic Coast ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reds ace Hunter Greene hopes offseason work on his lower half leads to healthy season
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds like their chances when Hunter Greene is on the mound. The 6-foot-5 right-hander has one of baseball’s best fastballs, to go along with a nasty slider and an improving split-finger fastball. It’s just keeping him on the mound has been a challenge. Going into his fifth year in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 13 Iowa tops No. 6 Michigan 62-44 behind Ava Heiden’s 24 points, moves into 2nd place in Big Ten
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Ava Heiden had 24 points and 10 rebounds to help No. 13 Iowa beat sixth-ranked Michigan 62-44 on Sunday. Hannah Stuelke added 11 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists for the Hawkeyes (22-5, 13-3 Big Ten), who held the Wolverines (22-5, 13-3) to their lowest point total of the season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Timmons scores career-high 34, Scott has 21 and No. 25 Alabama tops Florida 76-71
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jessica Timmons scored a career-high 34 points, Ta’Mia Scott added 21, and No. 25 Alabama rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat Florida 76-71 on Sunday to snap a three-game losing streak. Alabama (21-7, 7-7) led by six points at halftime and the lead was 54-46 after Timmons hit a 3-pointer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florian Wirtz taken out of Liverpool team because of back pain ahead of 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Germany midfielder Florian Wirtz was withdrawn from Liverpool’s lineup for the 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Sunday after experiencing back pain during the warm-up. Curtis Jones replaced Wirtz in the team at the City Ground but Liverpool manager Arne Slot said “we don’t think it’s very ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edwards, Okot lead No. 3 South Carolina to 85-48 blowout of No. 17 Ole Miss and share of SEC title
By Canadian Press on February 22nd, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Joyce Edwards scored 21 points, Madina Okot had 17 and No. 3 South Carolina clinched a share of the Southeastern Conference regular-season championship with an 85-48 victory over No. 17 Mississippi on Sunday. The Gamecocks (27-2, 13-1 SEC) can earn their fifth straight crown outright by beating either Missouri or Kentucky ... Read More »
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