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Jaren Jackson Jr. brings versatile playmaking skills in push by the Jazz to finish rebuild
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Jazz brought in Jaren Jackson Jr. with an eye on accelerating the franchise’s rebuilding process. When the Jazz acquired the two-time All-Star in a trade with Memphis on Feb. 3rd, it sent a clear signal Utah is serious about moving closer to playoff contention next season. The Jazz ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reigning NASCAR champion Kyle Larson signs a 5-year contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Two-time and defending NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson has signed a five-year extension with Hendrick Motorsports, putting the 33-year-old driver under contract through 2031. Hendrick also announced Wednesday a five-year extension with primary sponsor HendrickCars.com and a multi-year deal with Larson’s crew chief, Cliff Daniels. Since being paired in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Current get midfielder Croix Bethune from the Spirit for $1 million
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
The Kansas City Current have acquired former NWSL Rookie of the Year Croix Bethune from the Washington Spirit for $1 million in transfer fees. The deal, announced Wednesday, included $100,000 in allocation money and $900,000 in intra-league transfer funds. The 24-year-old midfielder’s contract with the Current runs through the 2027 NWSL season. Bethune has also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa signs Canadian linebackers Allen and Brodrique and American quarterback Maier
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks signed Canadian linebackers A.J. Allen and Michael Brodrique and American quarterback Jake Maier on Wednesday. Allen’s deal covers two years, while Maier and Brodrique signed a one-year contracts. All three players became free agents Tuesday. Allen, a Guelph, Ont., native, set career highs last season with Grey Cup-champion Saskatchewan in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No longer losers, the Clippers still host NBA All-Star weekend amid a season of vintage team chaos
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers’ days as the biggest losers in professional sports are long gone, and this NBA All-Star weekend was supposed to be a time to celebrate it. The team that spent its first four decades of existence as a punch line and a purgatory has now had 14 consecutive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers set to hire Darrell Bevell as offensive assistant, associate head coach, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have agreed to hire Darrell Bevell as their new associate head coach and offensive specialist, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. Panthers head coach Dave Canales will continue to call plays, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dylan Cease gets a jump on spring training, joins Toronto Blue Jays early
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
DUNEDIN — Dylan Cease couldn’t wait to start with the Toronto Blue Jays, so he came to spring training camp nearly two weeks early. Cease had already been a regular at the Blue Jays’ Player Development Complex for more than 10 days when Toronto officially opened its training camp to pitchers and catchers Wednesday. Cease ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennis Hall of Fame: Federer induction ceremony, watch party sell out in 2 minutes
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — The International Tennis Hall of Fame said on Wednesday that Roger Federer’s induction ceremony sold out in two minutes — even after the Hall added thousands more tickets for an outdoor watch party. “As a small but historic venue, our capacity is limited,” the Hall posted on social media. The Hall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man City closes in on Premier League leader Arsenal, Liverpool boosts Champions League hopes
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City closed the gap on Premier League leader Arsenal to three points with a 3-0 win against Fulham on Tuesday. Antoine Semenyo, Nico O’Reilly and Erling Haaland all struck in the first half at the Etihad as City issued another statement of intent in the race for the title. Arsenal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Left-hander John King agrees to 1-year deal with Marlins, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
The Miami Marlins are signing left-handed reliever John King to a one-year deal to bolster their bullpen, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been finalized. It was first reported by ESPN. The 31-year-old King became a free ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bay FC acquires Claire Hutton in $1.1 million transfer from the Kansas City Current
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
National Women’s Soccer League club Bay FC has acquired U.S. national team midfielder Claire Hutton from the Kansas Current for $1.1 million in intra-league transfer funds. The 20-year-old defensive midfielder signed with the Current out of high school in late 2023. She played in 25 regular-season games last season, starting 22, and was named to ... Read More »
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