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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!Tumbler Ridge, B.C. families speak out on children killed in school mass murder
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
TUMBLER RIDGE — A tiny town in the shadow of the Rockies learned more Thursday about who they lost in a mass shooting that killed kids as young as 12, with one of those youngsters still battling a grievous bullet wound to the brain. The mother of 12-year-old Maya Gebala has bullet wounds to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Prime Minister Mark Carney to attend vigil in Tumbler Ridge on Friday
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Tumbler Ridge, B.C., to attend a vigil on Friday. The Prime Minister’s Office says Carney was invited by the town’s mayor and that he has invited all other federal party leaders to join him. Nine people, mostly children, were killed in the mass shooting Tuesday, including Jesse ... 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!Feds say $20M loss at emergency stockpile was caused by open freezer door
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
OTTAWA — Federal public health officials say a freezer door was left open at the national emergency stockpile in December 2024, causing the loss of $20 million worth of medication. Officials from the Public Health Agency of Canada were called before the House of Commons health committee this week to answer questions about what happened. ... 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!‘You’re making this up,’ Miller tells Tory MP over media producers group comments
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
OTTAWA — Culture Minister Marc Miller has accused a Conservative MP of misleading a Parliamentary committee over a comment made by the head of an independent producers’ group. During a Heritage committee hearing today, MP Rachael Thomas mentioned the head of the Canadian Media Producers Association stating at a recent conference that the industry and ... Read More »
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