February 11th, 2026
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Leonard’s three-point play in final seconds lifts Clippers to a 105-102 win over Rockets

By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026

HOUSTON (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 27 points and his three-point play with two seconds remaining lifted the Los Angeles Clippers to a 105-102 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. Leonard, who had 12 rebounds, scored 19 points in the fourth quarter to extend his career-best streak of 20-point games to 33. The ... Read More »

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How to watch the Daytona 500 and what to watch for in ‘The Great American Race’

By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026

William Byron will try to become the first driver in history to win the Daytona 500 three consecutive years when the 68th running of “The Great American Race” opens the NASCAR season on Sunday. Byron won last year’s event in overtime after race leader Denny Hamlin got spun on the final lap, igniting a multicar ... Read More »

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Randle has 41 points and the Timberwolves dominate the Blazers 133-109

By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Julius Randle had 41 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat Portland 133-109 von Wednesday night to end the Trail Blazers;’ winning streak at three. Randall, who also had seven rebounds, capped his night with a windmill dunk that put the crowd at the Target Center on its feet. Jaden McDaniels added 21 ... Read More »

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Short-handed Heat beat Pelicans 123-111 in final game for both teams before All-Star break

By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Bam Adebayo had 27 points, 14 rebounds and four blocks and the short-handed Miami Heat beat the New Orleans Pelicans 123-111 on Wednesday night in the final game for both teams before the All-Star break. Miami used only nine players, with Tyler Herro, Norman Powell, Pelle Larsson and Andrew Wiggins sidelined. ... Read More »

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Orioles add veteran right-hander Chris Bassitt to rotation, AP source says

By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026

Chris Bassitt is staying in the AL East. The Baltimore Orioles agreed to an $18.5 million, one-year contract with the right-hander Wednesday, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical. The deal includes a $3 million signing ... Read More »

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After a sluggish start, No. 14 Florida now looks like a team capable of a repeat

By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — The Florida Gators are starting to look a lot like that team from a year ago. You know, the group that won it all. The No. 14 Gators seem to be peeking at just the right time, posting another dominating victory as they led from start to finish in an 86-66 ... Read More »

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No. 2 UCLA routs No. 13 Michigan State 86-63 for its 18th straight win

By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Lauren Betts had 22 points, seven rebounds and five assists and No. 2 UCLA pushed its winning streak to 18 games by thumping No. 13 Michigan State 86-63 on Wednesday night. Kiki Rice finished with 18 points and seven rebounds for the Bruins (24-1, 14-0 Big Ten). Gabriela Jaquez added ... Read More »

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Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg sidelined by left midfoot sprain, out for NBA’s Rising Stars

By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026

DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mavericks rookie teenage standout Cooper Flagg will miss their final game before the All-Star break and not play in the NBA’s Rising Stars game on Friday night because of a left midfoot sprain. The Mavericks announced Wednesday night than an MRI revealed the injury that occurred in their loss at Phoenix ... Read More »

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Kingz scores 27 points, Syracuse pulls away in double OT to beat Cal 107-100

By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Nate Kingz scored 27 points, Naithan George and William Kyle III each had double-doubles, and Syracuse opened double overtime on an 8-2 spurt to outlast California for a 107-100 victory on Wednesday night. After a Kyle free throw, Donnie Freeman made two layups, and Kingz made a 3-pointer to give Syracuse ... Read More »

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Atwell scores 20 points and Toppin grabs 18 rebounds as No. 16 Texas Tech routs Colorado 78-44

By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Donovan Atwell scored 20 points with six 3-pointers and JT Toppin matched a career high with 18 rebounds in his 46th career double-double as No. 16 Texas Tech blew out Colorado 78-44 on Wednesday night. Toppin, the Big 12’s top rebounder at 10.9 per game, also had 16 points in his ... Read More »

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Pacers beat Nets 115-110 as Kam Jones hits key 3 with 16 seconds left

By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Jarace Walker had 23 points, Kam Jones secured the victory with a 3-pointer with 16 seconds remaining, and the short-handed Indiana Pacers beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-110 on Wednesday night. Micah Potter had 19 and Ethan Thompson had 15 for the Pacers, who won for the second straight night after winning ... Read More »

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