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Nationals sign pitcher Miles Mikolas to a $2.25 million, 1-year contract
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Miles Mikolas and the Washington Nationals have agreed to a $2.25 million, one-year contract, adding a durable veteran to the mix as the young team sorts out its starting rotation in spring training. The club announced the move Wednesday. Mikolas can earn $750,000 in performance bonuses: $100,000 each for 100 innings or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 14 Florida romps to another big win, beating Georgia 86-66
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
ATHENS. Ga. (AP) — Xaivian Lee scored 18 points and No. 14 Florida finally found its touch from 3-point range, leading from the opening tip for an 86-66 victory over Georgia on Wednesday night. The Gators (18-6, 9-2 Southeastern Conference) are hitting their stride with March just a few weeks away. The reigning national champions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Latrell Wrightsell Jr. hits 7 3-pointers, scores 21 as Alabama beats Ole Miss 93-74
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Latrell Wrightsell Jr. tied his career high with seven 3-pointers and finished with 21 points, Labaron Philon scored 18, and Alabama overcame a cold-shooting start to beat Mississippi 93-74 on Wednesday night and extended the Rebels’ losing streak to six games. Aiden Sherrell scored 15 points and Amari Allen had 13 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles add veteran right-hander Chris Bassitt to improved rotation, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles added Chris Bassitt to their improved rotation on Wednesday, agreeing to an $18.5 million, one-year contract with the right-hander, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical. The deal includes a $3 million signing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bedford scores 23 points in Virginia Tech’s 76-66 victory over No. 20 Clemson
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Jailen Bedford scored 23 points, Ben Hammond had 17 of his 19 points in the second half and Virginia Tech knocked No. 20 Clemson out of a first-place Atlantic Coast Conference tie with No. 4 Duke, beating the Tigers 76-66 on Wednesday night. Bedford was the first-half spark with Hammond taking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spurs cut ties with forward Jeremy Sochan after trade talks fall short
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs waived forward Jeremy Sochan after being unable to find a trade partner before last week’s deadline. The Spurs announced the move to cut ties with Sochan on Thursday before playing the Golden State Warriors in their final game before the All-Star break. Sochan was drafted ninth overall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Baltimore Orioles sign former Blue Jays pitcher Bassitt to one-year deal
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
BALTIMORE — Free-agent right-hander Chris Bassitt is joining the Baltimore Orioles on a one-year deal, leaving the Toronto Blue Jays after three seasons, according to multiple reports Wednesday. ESPN’s Jeff Passan was first to report the agreement, which is valued at US$18.5 million. The contract is pending a physical and includes a signing bonus and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Riley Makalusky, Kierra Wheeler set the pace and No. 19 West Virginia women rout UCF 106-56
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Riley Makalusky scored 20 points in 20 minutes off the bench, Kierra Wheeler scored 18 points, and No. 19 West Virginia blew out UCF 106-56 on Wednesday night for the Mountaineers’ fourth straight win. Makalusky, a junior forward, had her highest scoring game since she was a freshman playing for Butler. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thornton’s 21 points lead Ohio State over USC 89-82
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Bruce Thornton scored 21 points and hit two late throws to help Ohio State secure an 89-82 win over USC on Wednesday. Ohio State (16-6, 8-6 Big Ten) trailed 43-40 at halftime after opening 2 of 13 at the free-throw line, but Thornton steadied the Buckeyes in the second half. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fudd leads the way as top-ranked UConn wins its 42nd consecutive game with blowout of Creighton
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Azzi Fudd had 19 points, including three 3-pointers to become the 10th player in UConn history with 250 career 3s, and top-ranked Huskies cruised to a 94-44 win over Creighton on Wednesday night. Allie Ziebell had 20 points and Sarah Strong finished with 16 as UConn (26-0, 15-0 Big East) won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dolphins hiring former Eagles OC Kevin Patullo as pass game coordinator, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo is joining the Miami Dolphins as their pass game coordinator, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the hiring. ESPN first reported the move. ... Read More »
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