February 15th, 2026
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No. 20 Maryland rallies from 19-point deficit to defeat No. 8 Ohio State 76-75

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Oluchi Okananwa had 17 points and 10 rebounds, Yarden Garzon added 17 points and No. 20 Maryland rallied from a 19-point deficit in the first half to beat eighth-ranked Ohio State 76-75 on Sunday. It is the Terrapins largest comeback since Nov. 13, 2019, when they were down 19 in the ... Read More »

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Taliah Scott scores 26 points and No. 12 Baylor women roll past UCF 93-63

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Taliah Scott scored 26 points and No. 12 Baylor breezed to a bounce-back win, defeating UCF 93-63 on Sunday. The Bears fell a half-game out of first place in the Big 12 on Thursday when they lost at home to No. 17 TCU 83-67. Baylor plays at TCU on March 1. ... Read More »

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Ben Shelton beats Taylor Fritz to win Dallas Open in meeting of world’s highest-ranked American men

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Ben Shelton saved three match points before finishing another rally at the Dallas Open, beating top-seeded Taylor Fritz in three sets for the title Sunday in a matchup of the world’s highest-ranked American men. The No. 2 seed and No. 9 player in the ATP rankings lost the first set in ... Read More »

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Braves rotation takes another hit with Waldrep needing more tests after loose bodies found in arm

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) — The Atlanta Braves’ rotation took another hit Sunday when manager Walt Weiss said right-hander Hurston Waldrep may need surgery to remove “loose bodies” found in his arm. Waldrep complained of discomfort after throwing batting practice. Weiss said an MRI showed no ligament damage, but the team is waiting to learn ... Read More »

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Clara Strack scores 28, No. 18 Kentucky women beat No. 14 Ole Miss 74-57

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Clara Strack had 28 points and nine rebounds, Tonie Morgan added 14 points and nine assists, and No. 18 Kentucky beat No. 14 Mississippi 74-57 on Sunday. Asia Boone scored 10 of her 15 points in the second quarter for Kentucky (20-7, 7-6 SEC). Latasha Lattimore scored four points and Cotie ... Read More »

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All-Star LeBron James says he still doesn’t know whether his 23rd NBA season will be his last

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James still hasn’t decided whether his unprecedented 23rd NBA season will be his last. “When I know, you guys will know,” James told reporters Sunday after arriving at Intuit Dome to play in his 21st All-Star Game. “I don’t know. I have no idea. I just want to live. That’s ... Read More »

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David Mirkovic scores 25, Kylan Boswell returns as No. 8 Illinois beats Indiana 71-51

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — David Mirkovic had 25 points and seven rebounds and No. 8 Illinois rebounded from back-to-back overtime losses with a 71-51 victory over Indiana on Sunday. Kylan Boswell, the Illini’s second-leading scorer and top defensive player, returned and played nearly 33 minutes after missing seven games with a broken right hand, his ... Read More »

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BYU guard Richie Saunders will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

PROVO, Utah (AP) — BYU guard Richie Saunders will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL, the school announced Sunday. Saunders was injured Saturday on No. 22 BYU’s first possession only 45 seconds into its 90-86 overtime victory over Colorado. He fell awkwardly after driving to the rim and kicking a pass ... Read More »

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Seniors Jackson and Mair lead No. 11 Duke women to narrow win over No. 21 North Carolina

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Ashlon Jackson and Taina Mair scored 14 points each on their senior day and No. 11 Duke edged No. 21 North Carolina 72-68 on Sunday, the Blue Devils’ 16th consecutive win. After a back-and-forth first half that saw 16 lead changes, Duke led 41-33 at halftime and never trailed in the ... Read More »

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Francis, Zrno lead Rutgers in 68-57 victory over Maryland

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Tariq Francis scored 21 points, Harun Zrno added 13, and Rutgers defeated Maryland 68-57 on Sunday, lifting the Scarlet Knights out of the Big Ten cellar. Zrno hit three 3-pointers and scored 11 of Rutgers’ first 15 second-half points as the Scarlet Knights built a 42-34 lead through the first seven ... Read More »

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How many feet are in 500 miles? Nobody knows, at least Nate Bargatze doesn’t at the Daytona 500

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Nate Bargatze considered squeezing a big, dumb joke into his command for drivers to start their engines at the Daytona 500. “At first, I thought about doing like, how many feet are in 500 miles,” Bargatze said. “Nobody knows.” Bargatze laughed when he said the proposed joke, which is a ... Read More »

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