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Jaden Rashada, Billy Napier and others settle breach of contract suit over $14M NIL deal
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Quarterback Jaden Rashada’s lawsuit against former Florida coach Billy Napier and three other defendants regarding a failed name, image and likeness deal worth nearly $14 million has been settled. Court documents show the case was formally settled Tuesday when a mediation report was delivered. The sides held a mediation conference early ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wolves finalize cost-cutting move with Mike Conley by signing back veteran after trading him away
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves finalized their cost-cutting move with point guard Mike Conley by signing the 19th-year veteran on Wednesday, two weeks after trading him away. Conley was first sent in a three-team deal to the Chicago Bulls, who then packaged him with Coby White in a swap with the Charlotte Hornets the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tony Clark resigns as head of MLB players’ union ahead of labor talks, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tony Clark resigned as head of the Major League Baseball Players Association, a person familiar with the union’s deliberations said Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because his decision had not yet been announced. The union planned to make the announcement later Tuesday. Clark’s decision ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Auburn standout Keyshawn Hall practices with Tigers but remains out indefinitely
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn’s leading scorer is out indefinitely after failing to “live up to the standards and expectations of our program,” coach Steven Pearl said Tuesday. Keyshawn Hall ranks fourth in the Southeastern Conference in scoring, averaging 20.7 points a game. Hall, who previously played at UNLV, George Mason and Central Florida, is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Gabriel Diallo loses opening match at Delray Beach Open tennis tournament
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
DELRAY BEACH — Canadian Gabriel Diallo lost his opening match Tuesday at the Delray Beach Open men’s tennis tournament. Australian Adam Walton dispatched Diallo, of Montreal, in straight sets 7-6 (4), 6-3. The two stayed on serve in the first set, thus establishing the tie-breaker. Walton surged to a 5-2 advantage before eventually earning the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champions League: Vinicius Junior says he was racially insulted in Real Madrid win, Doue rescues PSG
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
The Champions League playoffs were overshadowed by claims of racism towards Real Madrid player Vinicius Junior in angry scenes after the Brazilian scored a brilliant winning goal against Benfica on Tuesday. Play was halted when Vinicius claimed he had been racially insulted by an opponent during Madrid’s 1-0 win. “He’s been subjected to this a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran WR Robert Woods signs a 1-day contract to retire with his hometown Los Angeles Rams
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Veteran receiver Robert Woods has signed a one-day contract to retire with his hometown Los Angeles Rams. Woods announced his retirement decision Tuesday on social media after a 13-year NFL career spent with five teams. The Rams swiftly added that Woods is retiring as a member of the team with which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 16 North Carolina won’t have top scorers Wilson and Veesaar against NC State
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — No. 16 North Carolina will again be down its top two scorers and rebounders for Tuesday’s trip to rival N.C. State. The school announced junior 7-footer Henri Veesaar would miss his second straight game due to a lower-body injury, while star freshman Caleb Wilson was already out indefinitely due to a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Redblacks sign veteran offensive linemen Gregor MacKellar, Martez Ivey
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks shored up their offensive line Tuesday by signing Canadian Gregor MacKellar and American Martez Ivey. Both players were CFL free agents and spent last season with the Edmonton Elks. MacKellar, of Timberlea, N.S., played all 18 regular-season games in 2025 with Edmonton. The six-foot-four 331-pound Canadian has appeared in 61 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mount Enterprise RB and Hamilton LB earn top honors on Texas 2A all-state football team
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
BRYAN, Texas (AP) — The Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 2A all-state football team, distributed by The Associated Press: FIRST TEAM Guards Thor Bass, Refugio, 5-11, 260, sr. and Aiden Kilpatrick, Joaquin, 5-11, 250, sr. Tackles Gavan Brookshire, Panhandle, 6-0, 240, sr. and Grayson Smith, Granger, 6-5, 300, sr. Center Kyle Leidel, Muenster, 5-9, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘This tournament’s a big moment’: Vancouver Whitecaps kick off CONCACAF Champions Cup
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
VANCOUVER — Falling short still eats at the Vancouver Whitecaps. The club stunned many in 2025, first downing a series of big-name opponents to earn a spot in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final, where it fell to Liga MX giant Cruz Azul. Vancouver then followed up with its best Major League Soccer season on record ... Read More »
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