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Pirates and pitcher José Urquidy finalize $1.5 million, 1-year contract
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — José Urquidy and the Pittsburgh Pirates finalized their $1.5 million, one-year contract on Wednesday. The sides agreed to terms last week, subject to a successful physical. A 30-year-old right-hander, Urquidy adds depth to a Pirates pitching staff headed by NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes and gives the team roster ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brandon Miller scores 31 points, Hornets hold on to beat Hawks 110-107
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Brandon Miller had 31 points and nine rebounds, LaMelo Ball made seven 3s and scored 24 points and Charlotte held on to beat the Atlanta Hawks 110-107 on Wednesday night, just hours after two of of the Hornets’ starters were suspended by the NBA for fighting. Kon Knueppel added 18 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iowa Lakes Community College baseball team bus crashes, killing 1 person and injuring 32
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
TWIN LAKES, Iowa (AP) — A community college bus carrying the school’s baseball team crashed and overturned in a ditch in rural Iowa on Wednesday, authorities and media reports said, killing one person and injuring all the other 32 occupants. The 11 a.m. crash involved the Iowa Lakes Community College bus and no other vehicles, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sam Merrill scores 32 as Cavaliers beat Wizards 138-113 in James Harden’s home debut
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
CLEVELAND (AP) — Sam Merrill scored a career-high 32, Donovan Mitchell added 30, and the Cleveland Cavaliers rolled to a 138-113 victory over the Washington Wizards in James Harden’s first home game wearing wine and gold. Harden had 13 points and 11 assists in 28 minutes for his second double-double in three games since being ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nationals sign pitcher Miles Mikolas to a $2.25 million, 1-year contract
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Miles Mikolas and the Washington Nationals have agreed to a $2.25 million, one-year contract, adding a durable veteran to the mix as the young team sorts out its starting rotation in spring training. The club announced the move Wednesday. Mikolas can earn $750,000 in performance bonuses: $100,000 each for 100 innings or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 14 Florida romps to another big win, beating Georgia 86-66
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
ATHENS. Ga. (AP) — Xaivian Lee scored 18 points and No. 14 Florida finally found its touch from 3-point range, leading from the opening tip for an 86-66 victory over Georgia on Wednesday night. The Gators (18-6, 9-2 Southeastern Conference) are hitting their stride with March just a few weeks away. The reigning national champions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Latrell Wrightsell Jr. hits 7 3-pointers, scores 21 as Alabama beats Ole Miss 93-74
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Latrell Wrightsell Jr. tied his career high with seven 3-pointers and finished with 21 points, Labaron Philon scored 18, and Alabama overcame a cold-shooting start to beat Mississippi 93-74 on Wednesday night and extended the Rebels’ losing streak to six games. Aiden Sherrell scored 15 points and Amari Allen had 13 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles add veteran right-hander Chris Bassitt to improved rotation, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles added Chris Bassitt to their improved rotation on Wednesday, agreeing to an $18.5 million, one-year contract with the right-hander, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical. The deal includes a $3 million signing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bedford scores 23 points in Virginia Tech’s 76-66 victory over No. 20 Clemson
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Jailen Bedford scored 23 points, Ben Hammond had 17 of his 19 points in the second half and Virginia Tech knocked No. 20 Clemson out of a first-place Atlantic Coast Conference tie with No. 4 Duke, beating the Tigers 76-66 on Wednesday night. Bedford was the first-half spark with Hammond taking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spurs cut ties with forward Jeremy Sochan after trade talks fall short
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs waived forward Jeremy Sochan after being unable to find a trade partner before last week’s deadline. The Spurs announced the move to cut ties with Sochan on Thursday before playing the Golden State Warriors in their final game before the All-Star break. Sochan was drafted ninth overall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Baltimore Orioles sign former Blue Jays pitcher Bassitt to one-year deal
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
BALTIMORE — Free-agent right-hander Chris Bassitt is joining the Baltimore Orioles on a one-year deal, leaving the Toronto Blue Jays after three seasons, according to multiple reports Wednesday. ESPN’s Jeff Passan was first to report the agreement, which is valued at US$18.5 million. The contract is pending a physical and includes a signing bonus and ... Read More »
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