By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The 24 newcomers to The Players Championship probably won’t take much solace in hearing that only one player — Craig Perks in 2002 — has conquered the diabolical Stadium Course at the TPC Sawgrass in his debut over the last four decades. Just as curious is the case of ... Read More »
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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Outfielder Travis Jankowski agreed to a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday after opting out a minor league deal with the Cubs. Jankowksi signed with the Cubs on Feb. 24 after spending the past two seasons in Texas, where he won a World Series with the Rangers ... Read More »
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SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Cal Poly has announced the immediate elimination of its men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs in a move attributed to the financial hardships expected because of looming revenue sharing with Division I athletes. A federal judge is expected to approve the so-called House settlement next month, paving the ... Read More »
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — No. 12 Iowa State could have two of its best guards at less-than-full strength in the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals after Tamin Lipsey hurt his groin and Keshon Gilbert continued to deal with a muscle strain in a win over Cincinnati on Wednesday. Lipsey played 29 minutes and had 16 ... Read More »
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The Ottawa Senators last qualified for the playoffs in 2017, while the Columbus Blue Jackets have only won a round once in more than two decades of existence and none since before the pandemic. The New York Rangers were the top team in the NHL last season before making a run to the Eastern Conference ... Read More »
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SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Middle reliever Hunter Strickland has agreed to a minor league contract with Texas and will report to the Rangers’ big league spring training camp. The Rangers announced Strickland’s deal on Wednesday, adding a veteran right-hander to the mix for a bullpen spot. The 36-year-old has pitched for eight teams during his ... Read More »
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Joshua Jefferson had 19 points, Dishon Jackson added 10 points and 15 rebounds, and No. 12 Iowa State leaned on its big men to beat Cincinnati 76-56 in the second round of the Big 12 Tournament on Wednesday. Tamin Lipsey scored 16 before leaving late with an apparent groin injury ... Read More »
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The Washington Commanders are re-upping veteran quarterback Marcus Mariota to back up Jayden Daniels in the Offensive Rookie of the Year’s second NFL season The Commanders agreed to re-sign Mariota on Wednesday, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the contract cannot ... Read More »
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KELOWNA, B.C. — Nations seeking to secure their place in the 2026 Winter Olympic curling events will compete in a final qualification tournament in Kelowna, B.C. The event will take place from Dec. 6-19. The final two places in each event at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games will be decided at the Kelowna Curling ... Read More »
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers re-signed linebacker Troy Dye and wide receiver Jalen Reagor on Wednesday. Dye was a key contributor on defense last season while making five starts at linebacker. He had career highs in tackles (52), solo tackles (31), sacks (1 1/2) and tackles for loss (two). He was ... Read More »
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MONTREAL — Canada’s short-track speedskaters are gearing up for the biggest event of their season. And a good showing at this weekend’s world championships in Beijing is more meaningful than other years with an even bigger stage 11 months down the road: the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. “It is a practice,” Canadian head coach Marc ... Read More »
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