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Orioles and Chris Bassitt finalize $18.5 million contract
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Right-hander Chris Bassitt and the Baltimore Orioles finalized their $18.5 million contract Friday. After the past three seasons with Toronto, Bassitt is staying in the AL East with a deal that includes a $3 million signing bonus. He can earn $500,000 in performance bonuses if he starts at least 27 games. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mike Tyson sounds the alarm on US boxing, launching a Las Vegas amateur invitational
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — When Mike Tyson was developing as a young fighter in New York in 1980s, he had plenty of chances to test the skills that would one day make him the world’s best and fiercest heavyweight. Now Tyson looks at the state of boxing in the United States and doesn’t like what ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Herrera’s heroics save point for Osasuna
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Sergio Herrera produced a string of superb saves to win a point for Osasuna in a 0-0 draw at Elche in La Liga on Friday. Home side Elche had the lion’s share of the chances but Herrera used his hands, body, and legs to thwart the forwards over and over, including twice ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charles Milliard acclaimed as new leader of Quebec Liberal Party
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
MONTREAL — The Quebec Liberals have acclaimed 46-year-old Charles Milliard as their new leader, forgoing the need for a second leadership race in less than one year. With no other candidate accepted by the party, the Liberals formally announced Milliard as the new leader shortly after Friday’s application deadline. “It’s an important moment for our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gogolev lands fifth in men’s figure skating finale featuring Malinin’s shocking fall
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
MILAN — Canada’s Stephen Gogolev had a promising finish in figure skating while the men’s curling team remained undefeated on Day 7 of the Milan Cortina Olympic Games. Gogolev, of Toronto, came fifth overall after posting the second-best free skate with a score of 186.37. Gogolev had entered the free program in 10th place after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quicksketch: A look at newly acclaimed Quebec Liberal Leader Charles Milliard
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
MONTREAL — Charles Milliard was acclaimed leader of the Quebec Liberal Party on Friday, replacing Pablo Rodriguez who resigned in December after just six months in the role. The party has been facing a political crisis involving allegations of vote-buying and reimbursed donations in the 2025 leadership race. Here’s a look at Milliard, a member ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marlins ace Sandy Alcántara already tabbed for 6th opening day start for Miami
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Marlins ace Sandy Alcántara has already been tabbed to make his franchise-record sixth opening day start for Miami. “Going in, it was probably one of the more straightforward decisions I’d have been coming into camp,” manager Clayton McCullough said Friday, six weeks before the Marlins play their season opener at home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees’ Gerrit Cole throws 1st bullpen of spring training as he works back from Tommy John surgery
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Yankees ace Gerrit Cole threw his first bullpen of spring training on Friday, may pitch in exhibition games and is on track to return to regular-season action from May to September. A 35-year-old right-hander, Cole had Tommy John surgery March 11 with Los Angeles Dodgers team physician Dr. Neal ElAttrache. “We’ve ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CPNewsAlert: Charles Milliard acclaimed as new leader of Quebec Liberal Party
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
MONTREAL — The Quebec Liberals have acclaimed 46-year-old Charles Milliard as their new leader, forgoing the need for a second leadership race in less than one year. With no other candidate accepted by the party, the Liberals formally announced Milliard as the new leader shortly after today’s application deadline. Milliard is a member of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pedro Neto hat trick powers Chelsea into FA Cup fifth round and joined by Wrexham
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
HULL, England (AP) — Pedro Neto scored a hat trick, including directly from a corner kick, as Chelsea beat Hull City 4-0 in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Friday. Also, Wrexham reached the fifth round for the first time in 29 years after beating Ipswich 1-0 in an all-Championship matchup. Hull and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mass killer had no specific target, was ‘hunting’ in Tumbler Ridge school: RCMP
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026
TUMBLER RIDGE — Mounties in the small community of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., describe arriving to a chaotic scene at the local high school. Fire alarms were going off and someone shouted out a window to officers: “the suspect is upstairs.” “They entered the school, immediately went to the stairwell, proceeded to go up the stairwell, ... Read More »
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