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From YouTuber to NASCAR driver: Cleetus McFarland expands his racing resume at Daytona
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Garrett Mitchell is better known as “Cleetus McFarland” to his millions of followers gained over the years as a racing influencer. He’s pretty much always been called a YouTuber, until he was out to dinner last week when a fan stopped by and referred to him as a NASCAR driver. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Canada’s Courtney Sarault earns bronze in 500m short-track speedskating
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
MILAN — Canada’s Courtney Sarault has earned Olympic bronze in the women’s 500-metre event in short-track speedskating. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 11 Tar Heels lose freshman star Caleb Wilson to hand fracture; timetable for return unclear
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
North Carolina has lost freshman star Caleb Wilson to a fracture in his left hand, though it’s unclear exactly how long he’ll be out. The school announced the nature of Wilson’s injury Thursday, coming two days after the 11th-ranked Tar Heels’ loss at Miami. It’s potentially a huge blow for UNC coming roughly a month ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillies release Nick Castellanos, who admits to bringing beer into dugout
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies released outfielder Nick Castellanos on Thursday after the team was unable to make a deal to trade him. Castellanos then revealed he was benched last season after bringing beer into the dugout during a game. The team wanted the situation resolved before its first full-squad workout at spring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suns forward Dillon Brooks suspended 1 game after receiving 16th technical foul of season
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks has been suspended for one game without pay by the NBA after receiving his 16th technical foul of the season in a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. The league made the announcement on Thursday. According to NBA rules, a player or coach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Victoria Mboko upsets Elena Rybakina to reach Qatar Open semifinals
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
DOHA — It’s off to the semifinals at the Qatar Open tennis tournament for Canadian tennis star Victoria Mboko following yet another upset victory. The 19-year-old from Toronto earned a 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 quarterfinal win Thursday over second-seeded Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan, the 2026 Australian Open champion. The 10th-seeded Mboko had reached the quarterfinals by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign veteran receivers Kurleigh Gittens Jr. and Shemar Bridges
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed veteran receivers Kurleigh Gittens Jr. and Shemar Bridges on Thursday. Both players became CFL free agents Tuesday. Gittens Jr. spent the last two seasons with the Edmonton Elks while Bridges returns for a third season in Hamilton. Gittens Jr., had 62 catches for 777 yards and four TDs last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers agree to a 2027 deal with Max Muncy and bring back Kiké Hernández on a 1-year contract
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a 2027 contract with infielder Max Muncy, adding $10 million in guaranteed money. Los Angeles also agreed to a $4.5 million, one-year deal with utilityman Kiké Hernández. The Dodgers exercised Muncy’s $10 million option for this year shortly after the end of the postseason, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA All-Star 2026: Times, details, how to watch the weekend’s events
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
All-Star weekend is back in California for the second straight year, this time moving to Inglewood for the NBA’s annual midseason showcase. Among the on-court events are the celebrity game and Rising Stars competition on Friday night, 3-point, Shooting Stars and slam-dunk contests on Saturday and a new All-Star game format on Sunday that features ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twins add Liam Hendriks on minor league deal, acquire Anthony Banda from Dodgers for bullpen help
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — The Minnesota Twins signed right-handers Liam Hendriks and Julian Merryweather to minor league contracts with invitations to spring training and acquired left-hander Anthony Banda in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, adding three veteran options for deepening a rebuilt bullpen. The 32-year-old Banda had a 3.18 ERA ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!De’Aaron Fox replaces Antetokounmpo in All-Star Game. Antetokounmpo will still coach Celebrity Game
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo won’t be playing in the All-Star Game as he recovers from a calf strain, but the two-time MVP will still be making the trip to California for this weekend’s festivities. Antetokounmpo hasn’t played since injuring his right calf in a Jan. 23 loss to the Denver Nuggets. The Bucks officially ... Read More »
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