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Running back Darrell Henderson Jr. signs with Saskatchewan Roughriders

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

REGINA — Running back Darrell Henderson Jr., who won a Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Rams, signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday. Henderson, 28, was a 2019 third-round pick of the Rams. He spent a total five seasons with the NFL club, rushing for 1,852 yards on 442 carries while adding 76 catches ... Read More »

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Chris Paul, the ‘Point God,’ retires as All-Star weekend begins, ending a 21-season NBA run

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

Chris Paul, the “Point God” who was a 12-time All-Star selection and two-time Olympic gold medalist, announced his retirement on Friday in the capper of a 21-season career that will surely merit induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Paul made the announcement on the first day of the NBA’s All-Star weekend at the home ... Read More »

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Chase Elliott says fuel-mileage strategy is here to stay at Daytona, and everyone has caught on

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Chase Elliott remembers when Hendrick Motorsports was one of the first NASCAR teams to approach superspeedway racing as fuel-mileage events. It wasn’t that long ago, really. Elliott said Friday that turning laps at Daytona International Speedway has changed dramatically since the “Next Gen” car’s debut in 2022, especially with everyone ... Read More »

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Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia grateful for support after daughter’s death

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Left-handed pitcher Alex Vesia was back with the Los Angeles Dodgers at spring training Friday, less than four months after the death of his infant daughter, Sterling, that caused him to miss last year’s World Series. Vesia read an emotional statement after the team’s first official workout, thanking his wife Kayla, ... Read More »

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Catcher Alejandro Kirk the busiest man at Toronto Blue Jays spring training camp

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

DUNEDIN — Alejandro Kirk is the busiest man at Toronto Blue Jays spring training. The team’s starting catcher is getting to know the repertoires of newly acquired pitchers Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce, working on his own hitting and familiarizing himself with all the new tweaks to major league baseball’s rules. And Kirk has to ... Read More »

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Thomson proud Castellanos admitted bringing beer to dugout, which contributed to release

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Turns out, the Philadelphia Phillies were ale-ing last year. Deciding their relationship ruptured when Nick Castellanos angrily brought a beer into the dugout after he was pulled from a game, the Phillies released the outfielder even though they owe him $20 million for the final season of a $100 million, five-year ... Read More »

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Itoje leans on England after his mother’s death and is back in the XV for Scotland clash

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Maro Itoje has been grateful for having England to anchor him while mourning the death of his mother Florence. She died in December and he accompanied her remains back to Nigeria, where his parents are from, for the funeral. England coach Steve Borthwick and stand-in captain Jamie George were happy to ... Read More »

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Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines wins Broyles Award for top assistant coach

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) — Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines has been honored with the Broyles Award, given to the nation’s top assistant coach. Haines, who was a finalist last year, was awarded in a ceremony on Thursday night. He helped Indiana win the national title by leading a unit that ranked second nationally in ... Read More »

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Unrivaled to play semifinals at Barclays Center in Brooklyn

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

Unrivaled is heading back on the road. This time to play a set of playoff games at Barclays Center in Brooklyn following last month’s successful trip to Philadelphia. The 3-on-3 league co-owned by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier announced Friday that its semifinal round will be played at the home arena of the ... Read More »

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Nikola Jokic finally gets a Nuggets teammate at All-Star weekend in Jamal Murray

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic will finally see a very familiar face at the NBA All-Star Game. The Denver Nuggets superstar center was named an All-Star for the eighth consecutive season and will start for the sixth straight year. And for the first time, he’ll have a teammate tagging along as Jamal Murray earned the ... Read More »

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Paul retires as NBA’s All-Star weekend begins, ending a 21-season NBA run

By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2026

Chris Paul, the “Point God” who was a 12-time All-Star selection and two-time Olympic gold medalist, announced his retirement on Friday in the capper of a 21-season career that will surely merit induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Paul made the announcement on the first day of the NBA’s All-Star weekend at the home ... Read More »

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