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Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approve land transfer Rays ballpark in Tampa
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Cabinet and Gov. Ron DeSantis agreed Tuesday to give Hillsborough College a 22-acre (49-hectare) plot of state land in Tampa to use for a proposed ballpark for the Rays. Last month, the Rays ownership entered a memorandum of understanding to build a stadium and mixed use entertainment district ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders describe traits they want in franchise QB but remain silent on Mendoza as NFL combine opens
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek never uttered the name Fernando Mendoza while speaking at the NFL’s annual scouting combine Tuesday. He didn’t need to. As Spytek ran through the list of traits he needs in a franchise quarterback — humility, selflessness, a relentless student of the game, capable of setting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mikko Rantanen will miss at least 2 weeks for the Dallas Stars after getting hurt in the Olympics
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
DALLAS (AP) — Mikko Rantanen will be out for an extended time for the Dallas Stars after sustaining a lower-body injury in the Olympics. Coach Glen Gulutzan said Tuesday that all indications are that Rantanen will be back before the end of the regular season, but that “it’s not days” for the the length of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tiger Woods nearing decisions on whether to play in the Masters and be Ryder Cup captain
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tiger Woods is on the clock. Woods kept everyone guessing — a favorite hobby of his — with one word and a smug grin last week at Riviera when he was asked if playing in the Masters was off the table. “No,” he replied. The grin indicated there would be nothing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avalanche acquire veteran D Brett Kulak from Pittsburgh for D Samuel Girard and a draft pick
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brett Kulak is on the move for the second time this season. The Pittsburgh Penguins sent the veteran defenseman to Colorado on Tuesday in exchange for defenseman Samuel Girard and a second-round pick in the 2028 draft. Kulak played 25 games in Pittsburgh after being acquired in a December trade that shipped ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!San Diego FC signs GM Tyler Heaps to multiyear contract extension after impressive debut season
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Tyler Heaps has agreed to a multiyear contract extension after an impressive first season as the sporting director and general manager of San Diego FC. The Major League Soccer club announced the extension Tuesday. San Diego was an immediate championship contender in its MLS debut in 2025, setting league records for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texas grand jury declines to indict former NBA player Patrick Beverley in assault case
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
RICHMOND, Texas (AP) — A Texas grand jury has declined to indict former NBA guard Patrick Beverley after he was arrested last year on an accusation that he had assaulted his sister. Authorities in Fort Bend County, southwest of Houston, had arrested Beverley in November after his sister told investigators he grabbed her by the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mexican cartel clashes fuel worries in lead-up to FIFA World Cup
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
TAPALPA, Mexico (AP) — Maria Dolores Aguirre’s corner store has lived off the tourism that flows into her cobblestoned town of Tapalpa, tucked away in the mountains of Mexico’s state of Jalisco. Then gunshots erupted and helicopters flew overhead as the Mexican army killed the country’s most powerful drug lord Sunday just a few kilometers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions boost secondary by adding veteran defensive back Jamal Parker
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions have signed defensive back Jamal Parker, the CFL club announced Tuesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 28-year-old from Pennsauken, N.J., had 36 defensive tackles, one interception, and a 60-yard fumble return touchdown in 11 games with Winnipeg last season. Parker missed the 2024 season with a torn ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Portuguese soccer federation monitoring situation in Mexico ahead of friendly in March
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
LISBON (AP) — The Portuguese soccer federation said Tuesday it was monitoring the situation in Mexico amid a surge in violence ahead of its friendly against the Mexican national team in March. The federation said it was “closely monitoring the delicate situation currently unfolding in Mexico” following the killing of the country’s most powerful drug ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders GM tamps down trade talk around Crosby, says he expects star edge rusher to stay with team
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders are planning to keep star edge rusher Maxx Crosby despite the trade talk around the five-time Pro Bowl pick, general manager John Spytek said Tuesday. “Maxx is an elite player. I’ve been very upfront from the start since I got here, that we’re in the business of having ... Read More »
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