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Wall QB and Yoakum defensive lineman take top honors on Texas 3A all-state football team
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
BRYAN, Texas (AP) — The Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 3A all-state football team, distributed by The Associated Press: FIRST TEAM Offense Guards Dillon Wylie, Gunter, 6-1, 255, sr. and Baine Jenschke, Wall, 6-3, 285, sr. Tackles Cornell Norman, Edna, 6-3, 265, sr. and Oliver Ortiz, Yoakum, 6-3, 295, sr. Center Eli Ladd, Arp, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nuggets mourn Doug Moe, the motion-offense pioneer who helped change the NBA
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
DENVER (AP) — Before looking ahead to the remainder of the season, the Denver Nuggets spent some time Wednesday reflecting on what the late coach Doug Moe meant to the city, the franchise and the league and how his offensive innovations changed the NBA. Moe, an ABA original who will be remembered most for his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winter Olympics recap: Shiffrin takes slalom gold, Canada and US advance with OT wins in hockey
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Redemption, at last, for Mikaela Shiffrin at the Winter Olympics. The American superstar put in two dominant runs to win the women’s slalom on Wednesday by a massive 1.50 seconds, ending a run of eight straight Olympic races without a medal for perhaps the greatest Alpine skier of all time. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Riviera has a long history and a long par 3 for Genesis Invitational
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Riviera has evolved over its 100 years as one of the best golf courses in America, no greater example than the fourth hole that now has a scorecard yardage of 273 yards that makes it the longest par 3 among regular PGA Tour stops. Not everyone likes the change, or has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paul Coffey returns to the Oilers’ coaching staff
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Paul Coffey is returning to the Edmonton Oilers’ coaching staff after a previous two-year stint leading the club’s defensive unit. The former Oilers defenseman and Hall of Famer had returned to his role as a special adviser to ownership and hockey operations in July. From the time of his first hire ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!United States advances to Olympic men’s hockey semifinals with 2-1 overtime victory over Sweden
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — United States advances to Olympic men’s hockey semifinals with 2-1 overtime victory over Sweden. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AC Milan falls seven points behind leader Inter in title race after 1-1 home draw with Como
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — AC Milan fell seven points behind Inter Milan in the Italian title race after drawing 1-1 at home to Como on Wednesday. Argentina midfielder Nico Paz put the visitors ahead in the 32nd minute following a clumsy error from Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan. The France No. 1 tried passing the ball from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Embiid is hurt again for the 76ers and will miss game vs. Atlanta due to a sore right shin
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid reported soreness in his right shin over the All-Star break and will miss the Philadelphia 76ers’ game against Atlanta on Thursday night. The Sixers said Embiid experienced the soreness while participating in a right knee injury management program over the break. Following a consultation with doctors, Embiid has received daily ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Northern Illinois coach Thomas Hammock resigns to take job in NFL
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Northern Illinois coach Thomas Hammock has resigned to take a job in the NFL, the school announced Wednesday. Hammock coached the Huskies for seven seasons and led them to the 2021 Mid-American Conference championship and the program’s first win over a top-10 opponent when they beat Notre Dame in 2024. “Representing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Washington Huskies move on from Jimmie Dougherty after 1 season as offensive coordinator
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — The Washington Huskies have parted ways with offensive coordinator Jimmie Dougherty. Washington has not yet filled Dougherty’s role. No offensive coordinator has been listed on the university’s website for the 2026 season. Dougherty, who last season added the offensive coordinator title after serving as the Huskies’ passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iowa apologizes for security breach that allowed fan to approach Hoiberg during postgame handshake
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
The Iowa athletic department apologized Wednesday for a security breach that allowed an individual to interfere in the coaches’ and players’ handshake line and approach Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg after the Hawkeyes’ win over the ninth-ranked Cornhuskers. Videos posted online show the individual coming out of the stands as fans rush the court. The person ... Read More »
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