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Winter Olympics recap: Shiffrin out of the medals again, Klaebo wins another gold
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Make that seven straight races without a medal for Mikaela Shiffrin at the Winter Olympics. The American skiing standout was given the ideal platform to win the new team combined event after partner Breezy Johnson led the opening downhill leg on Tuesday. Shiffrin was the last racer out in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor to visit hand specialist
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is being evaluated for a stress reaction in his left hand. Lindor experienced some soreness in the area around his left hand and wrist over the past couple days. David Stearns, the president of baseball operations for New York, said Lindor is going ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luis Arraez, a 3-time batting champion, finalizes $12 million, 1-year contract with Giants
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Three-time batting champion Luis Arraez and the San Francisco Giants finalized a $12 million, one-year contract on Tuesday. A 28-year-old infielder, Arraez led the National League in hits the past two seasons and is expected to be San Francisco’s second baseman for new manager Tony Vitello. Arraez, a left-handed hitter, batted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catcher Tyler Stephenson wins arbitration case against the Reds and will get $6.8 million
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Catcher Tyler Stephenson won his salary arbitration case against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday and will earn $6.8 million instead of the team’s offer of $6.55 million offer. Players lead 6-1 in cases thus far and up to six more decisions are possible. Josh Gordon, Allen Ponak and Chris Cameron made ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CHL unveils top 50 players for 50th anniversary, including Gretzky, Crosby, Bedard
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026
The Canadian Hockey League has unveiled its top 50 players to commemorate its 50th anniversary. The list spans multiple eras, featuring Wayne Gretzky and Patrick Roy alongside Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid and Connor Bedard. Thirty-one of the 50 players are in the Hockey Hall of Fame, while 34 of them have won at least one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Child’s play: Reigning NASCAR champion Kyle Larson adds team owner to his renowned racing resume
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Kyle Larson’s latest racing endeavor might be more challenging than “The Double.” The two-time and reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion recently started his own micro-racing team — for his kids. Trucks, trailers, cars, engines, parts, shop space, employees, Larson added it all for his 11-year-old son, Owen, and his 7-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rockies and right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano agree to a $5.1 million, 1-year contract
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Colorado Rockies added Tomoyuki Sugano to their rotation on Tuesday, agreeing to a $5.1 million, one-year contract with the right-hander. The 36-year-old Sugano went 10-10 with a 4.64 ERA in 30 starts with Baltimore last year. He pitched in Japan before agreeing to a $13 million, one-year contract with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COLLEGE BASEBALL ’26: Ten players to watch
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026
Ten players to watch in college baseball in 2026, listed in alphabetical order: Drew Burress, Georgia Tech The junior center fielder was the only player from a power conference with at least 60 RBIs (62), 20 doubles (23), 50 walks (53), 15 homers (19) and 70 runs (77). He batted .333 with 53 walks against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Red Sox finalize a $6 million, 1-year contract
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — Infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa and the Boston Red Sox finalized a $6 million, one-year contract on Tuesday. Kiner-Falefa can earn $500,000 in performance bonuses for plate appearances: $100,000 each for 300, 350, 400, 450, and 500. The 30-year-old hit .262 with two homers, 40 RBIs and 21 doubles in 138 games last year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COLLEGE BASEBALL ’26: Ten teams to watch
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026
Ten teams to watch in college baseball in 2026, listed in alphabetical order with 2025 record: Arkansas (50-15) Dave Van Horn fields winning and usually elite teams year after year, so don’t bet against him finding a way to put together a College World Series-worthy team despite having to replace the entire outfield and weekend ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Justin Verlander returns to the Detroit Tigers on a $13 million, one-year contract
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Justin Verlander is going back to his first big league team, agreeing to a $13 million, one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. Verlander, who turns 43 on Feb. 20, is looking to rebound from a frustrating year with San Francisco. The deal for the three-time AL Cy Young Award ... Read More »
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