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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 »
Be the first to comment!Rangers lose top prospect, infielder Sebastian Walcott, to UCL injury and surgery
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Top prospect Sebastian Walcott of the Texas Rangers is having elbow surgery, and the infielder is expected to miss most of the season. Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young said Thursday that Walcott has a UCL injury and was experiencing elbow discomfort. He could be back by the end of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nations League draw: Spain, England and Croatia in same group
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
BRUSSELS (AP) — European champion Spain was drawn in the same group as England and Croatia for the next edition of the Nations League on Thursday. The Czech Republic completes what looks like the most testing of the four top-tier League A groups. Spain and England are ranked first and fourth, respectively, in the FIFA ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Berrios apologies to teammates, fans for absence during Blue Jays’ post-season run
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
DUNEDIN — Jose Berrios has apologized to his Toronto Blue Jays teammates and the fans for his absence during last year’s run to the World Series. Berrios spoke to media at the second day of the Blue Jays spring training camp. He was put on Toronto’s injured list for the first time in his career ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brewers’ Contreras avoids arbitration after agreeing to terms on 1-year deal with 2027 team option
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras has avoided arbitration after agreeing to a one-year contract with a club option for 2027. The Brewers announced the agreement Thursday without disclosing terms. The figures that had been exchanged for a potential arbitration hearing had Contreras requesting $9.9 million and the team offering $8.55 million. This ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Historic cricket win for Italy at T20 World Cup. India and Sri Lanka stay perfect
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
MUMBAI, India (AP) — Italy earned a momentous maiden cricket win at the T20 World Cup when it stunned Nepal by 10 wickets on Thursday. Brothers Anthony and Justin Mosca sealed the victory with an unbeaten stand for 124-0 after Nepal was bowled out for 123 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. Italy’s first win at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Canada opens Olympic men’s hockey tourney with 5-0 win over Czechia
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
MILAN — The Canadian men’s hockey team have opened the Milan Cortina Olympics with a 5-0 win over Czechia. Macklin Celebrini opened the scoring, Connor McDavid had three assists, and goaltender Jordan Binnington made 26 saves for the shutout. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utah’s Jaren Jackson Jr. will have surgery on knee growth that was found during post-trade physical
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
Utah Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. will undergo surgery after a post-trade physical revealed a growth in his left knee, the team announced Thursday. Jackson consulted with several medical professionals after the localized pigmented villonodular synovitis growth was detected in an MRI. He will undergo surgery during the NBA All-Star break. It’s unclear how long ... Read More »
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