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Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler dealing with back inflammation, lat issue, will skip bullpens
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Young New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler is dealing with back inflammation and a lat issue, causing him to skip some bullpen sessions. Yankees manager Aaron Boone revealed the injury Thursday and made it seem minor, as did the right-hander, who turned 25 last week. Schlittler said his concern was “zero.” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A strong NBA draft puts the Jazz under scrutiny for late-game star sit-downs
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
This year’s NBA draft appears to be one of the strongest in several years, and losing enough games to become a lottery team could result in a bigger payoff than even making a play-in game. The NBA has frowned on teams that appear to be tanking for a high pick, and the league implemented a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shapovalov fires 22 aces to down American Aleksandar Kovacevic at Dallas Open
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
FRISCO — Canada’s Denis Shapovalov fired 22 aces en route to downing American Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-4, 6-4 on Thursday at the Dallas Open tennis tournament. Shapovalov, the seventh seed from Richmond Hill, Ont., was dominant on his serve with only one double fault in the match. Kovacevic had just four aces to go with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wolfsburg rallies to draw 2-2 with Juventus in Women’s Champions League playoffs
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
Sarai Linder struck in the fifth minute of added time as host Wolfsburg rallied from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Juventus in the Women’s Champions League playoffs on Thursday. Linder fired into the top corner from the edge of the area to seal the draw ahead of next week’s second leg in Turin. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred optimistic major leaguers will play in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred is optimistic that major leaguers will play in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Manfred, speaking following an owners meeting Thursday, said there are still issues to resolve with the Major League Baseball Players Association before those Olympic aspirations are a reality, but “I think we’re a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Berrios apologizes to teammates, fans for absence during Blue Jays’ post-season run
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
DUNEDIN — Jose Berrios is sorry he missed the Toronto Blue Jays’ World Series appearance last year. Berrios formally apologized to his Blue Jays teammates after arriving at spring training and was contrite Thursday in his first interview with media since last autumn. Berrios was excluded from Toronto’s playoff rosters with tendon inflammation in his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Goalkeeper’s gaffe as Barcelona trails 4-0 at halftime against Atletico in Copa del Rey semifinals
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Barcelona gave Atletico Madrid an unexpected early present in their Copa del Rey match on Thursday when goalkeeper Joan García let the ball slip underneath his foot after a defender’s back pass. Atletico leads Barcelona 4-0 at halftime in a disastrous first half for the visitors. The rout started when García tried ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catcher William Contreras, Brewers reach $9.4 million, 1-year deal just before arbitration heading
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers All-Star catcher William Contreras agreed to a $9.4 million, one-year contract Thursday just before the scheduled start of an arbitration hearing in Scottsdale, Arizona. The deal includes a $14.5 million team option for 2027 that converts to a mutual option if Contreras finishes fourth or better in this year’s NL ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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