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New York Mets sign outfielder MJ Melendez to a 1-year contract
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — MJ Melendez and the New York Mets agreed Thursday to a one-year contract, adding depth to an outfield thinned by offseason trades. The 27-year-old Melendez, once a touted prospect with Kansas City, spent most of last season in the minors. He batted .083 (5 for 60) with one home run and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barker scores 22 as No. 22 Tennessee women rout Missouri 98-53
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Janiah Barker scored 22 points and grabbed eight rebounds, Talaysia Cooper added 17 points and four steals, and No. 22 Tennessee rolled past Missouri 98-53 on Thursday night. Barker shot 9 of 16 from the field and 2 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Lady Vols (16-6, 8-2 Southeastern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joey Logano wins the first Daytona 500 qualifying race; Casey Mears grabs a transfer spot
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Joey Logano won the first Daytona 500 qualifying race Thursday night under caution when a crash in overtime cost Corey LaJoie a spot in “The Great American Race” and gave Casey Mears a coveted spot in NASCAR’s opener. Logano in a Ford for Team Penske had control of the race ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nikola Topic makes his NBA debut for the Thunder after testicular cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Nikola Topic made his NBA debut Thursday night for the Thunder after undergoing treatment for testicular cancer. The Serbian guard was the 12th pick in the 2024 NBA draft. He missed all of last season with a knee injury he suffered before the draft and all of this season after the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 21 North Carolina women rout SMU 94-42 for 8th straight victory
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Lanie Grant scored 15 points, Indya Nivar added 14 and No. 21 North Carolina routed SMU 94-42 on Thursday night for its eighth straight victory. Courtney Banghart secured her 400th career win to become one of 48 active coaches in Division I women’s basketball to reach the mark. North Carolina ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!GST credit top-up coming in spring after bill fast-tracked in Parliament
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
OTTAWA — Canadians who receive the GST benefit will get a one-time top up payment this spring after parliamentarians fast-tracked the legislation to set it motion. The Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit received royal assent late today, after passing the final vote in the Senate earlier in the day and the House of Commons last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pakistan bowler Tariq and his unusual delivery courts controversy at the T20 World Cup
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
ISLAMABAD (AP) — With a momentary pause in his delivery and his statue-like pose at the crease, Pakistan spin bowler Usman Tariq has created plenty of attention at cricket’s Twenty20 World Cup. Just enough, it seems, to throw off opposing batters. With it has come a fair share of controversy — that his pause-and sling ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kansas State coach Jerome Tang erupts after 29-point loss as fans wear paper bags
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State coach Jerome Tang blasted his players after Cincinnati beat the Wildcats by 29 points Wednesday on a night many fans showed up with bags on their heads. The Wildcats dropped to 10-14 with the 91-62 loss, including 1-10 in the Big 12 Conference. “This was embarrassing,” Tang said. “These ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hisatsune leads Pebble Beach on a gorgeous day with low scores. Scheffler didn’t take advantage
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Chris Gotterup extended his streak to nine straight birdies over two rounds on two very different courses. He ultimately settled for an 8-under 64 on Thursday in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, leaving him two behind Ryo Hisatsune on a day of gorgeous weather and low scores for practically everyone. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jesse Minter’s father Rick is part of his new staff in Baltimore
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Jesse Minter’s father Rick is part of his new staff in Baltimore. The Ravens announced their full coaching staff on Thursday. Jesse Minter was hired as the coach after John Harbaugh was fired. Minter hired Declan Doyle as offensive coordinator, Anthony Weaver as defensive coordinator and Anthony Levine as special ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Left-hander José Quintana finalizes $6 million, 1-year deal with Colorado Rockies
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2026
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies finalized a $6 million, one-year contract with veteran left-hander José Quintana on Thursday. Quintana, who turned 37 last month, went 11-7 with a 3.96 ERA last year in 24 starts for the Milwaukee Brewers. He’s also pitched for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Angels, San Francisco ... Read More »
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