February 11th, 2026

National Sports

Winnipeg Blue Bombers shore up their offensive line by signing former Lion Broxton

By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026

It took some time but Jarell Broxton is finally a Winnipeg Blue Bomber. The six-foot-five, 325-pound American offensive lineman signed a two-year deal with Winnipeg on Tuesday, the first day of CFL free agency. Broxton, 32, spent the last five seasons with the B.C. Lions and last season anchored an offensive line that allowed the ... Read More »

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Roger not out. Maltbie returns to television for five key PGA Tour events this year

By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — NBC and Golf Channel decided in 2023 not to renew the deal for Roger Maltbie, one of the more popular voices in golf. He is best known for his line, “It’s just not a fair fight,” when Tiger Woods won the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach by 15 shots. Television ... Read More »

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Patriots QB Drake Maye has no plans for surgery on his throwing shoulder this offseason

By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye said he doesn’t plan to have any surgical procedures on his throwing shoulder this offseason, after receiving a pain-relieving injection before their Super Bowl loss. “Just get some time off. Time’s the best healer. Definitely just need time off,” Maye said Tuesday. “Nothing that needs ... Read More »

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Former Pitt women’s basketball players call coach Tory Verdi abusive, toxic in Title IX lawsuits

By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Six former players on the women’s basketball team at the University of Pittsburgh have sued coach Tory Verdi and the school over what they call abusive coaching methods and say their efforts to seek help were ignored. “These players aren’t soft. We aren’t talking about sensitive personality types,” lawyer Keenan D. Holmes ... Read More »

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D-backs ace Corbin Burnes hoping to return around All-Star break after Tommy John surgery in 2025

By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes said he hopes to return to game action around the All-Star break, which would be a little more than a year following an elbow injury that required Tommy John surgery. The veteran right-hander talked on Tuesday before the team’s first spring training workout. “I think we’re ... Read More »

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Braves add catching depth by signing former Rangers All-Star Jonah Heim to 1-year deal

By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026

NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) — The Atlanta Braves added catching depth while awaiting the return of Sean Murphy by signing former Texas Rangers All-Star Jonah Heim to a one-year deal on Tuesday. Heim was with the team for the first workout with pitchers and catchers. The Braves announced the signing of Heim and placed right-hander ... Read More »

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Raptors forward Brandon Ingram named to NBA all-star game as injury replacement

By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026

TORONTO — Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram will step in for star guard Steph Curry at the NBA all-star game. Ingram was named to the USA Stripes team as an injury replacement for Curry, the Golden State Warriors star who is out with an injured right knee. The all-star game will be played Sunday at ... Read More »

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AP women’s basketball player of the week is No. 5 Vanderbilt’s Mikayla Blakes

By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026

The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 14 of the season: Mikayla Blakes, Vanderbilt The sophomore guard scored 37 points to go with four steals and four assists to help Vanderbilt edge then-No. 16 Kentucky 84-83. It was her second straight 30-plus point game and the NCAA-leading seventh time ... Read More »

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Texas Tech’s NiJaree Canady tops the AP’s list of college softball players to watch

By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026

Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady highlights The Associated Press’ list of 10 college softball players to watch this season. Now a senior, Canady was the main reason the Red Raiders reached the Women’s College World Series last season for the first time and fell just one win short of a national title. She had a ... Read More »

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Right-hander Aaron Civale agrees to a $6 million, 1-year contract with the Athletics

By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026

MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Veteran right-hander Aaron Civale joined the Athletics on Tuesday, agreeing to a $6 million, one-year contract. The 30-year-old Civale can earn an additional $1.5 million in incentives. He is expected to start with the A’s. Civale played for three teams last year, going 4-9 with a 4.85 ERA in 18 starts ... Read More »

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T20 World Cup: Pakistan avenges 2024 loss to US and NZ duo shares record partnership

By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026

CHENNAI, India (AP) — Pakistan avenged its loss to the United States from two years ago at the T20 World Cup on Tuesday, while New Zealand openers Tim Seifert and Finn Allen shared the highest-ever partnership for any wicket at the tournament. The U.S., which gave co-host India scare in its opening game before going ... Read More »

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