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Big East suspends Providence’s Powell 2 games, giving him a 3-game penalty from fight-filled game

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Providence forward Duncan Powell was suspended two additional games by the Big East on Sunday, meaning he will miss three games for his flagrant foul that sparked a fight in a game against St. John’s. Powell already faced an automatic one-game ban for fighting by NCAA rules, but the conference tacked ... Read More »

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Raiders coach Klint Kubiak moving quickly in filling out staff

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — New Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak wasted little time in choosing his offensive and defensive coordinators since being hired less than a week ago. Raiders defensive line coach and run game coordinator Rob Leonard was officially elevated to defensive coordinator on Sunday. Seahawks quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko will follow Kubiak ... Read More »

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Syla Swords scores 24, No. 7 Michigan beats No. 13 Michigan State 86-65 to sweep season series

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Syla Swords had 24 points and Olivia Olson scored 23, helping No. 7 Michigan beat No. 13 Michigan State 86-65 on Sunday to sweep the season series. Mila Holloway, who finished with 15 points, made a 3-pointer to give the Wolverines (22-4, 13-2 Big Ten) their first lead with 5:53 ... Read More »

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No. 10 Oklahoma holds off No. 23 Alabama 79-71 after late fourth-quarter surge

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Raegan Beers scored 21 points and Payton Verhulst added 17 to help No. 10 Oklahoma beat 23rd-ranked Alabama 79-71 on Sunday. Oklahoma led by double digits on three separate occasions, but each time Alabama cut the deficit down to four points or less. The Sooners (19-6, 7-5 SEC) rallied behind freshman ... Read More »

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Scottie Barnes’ OT 3-pointer sends Stars past World in the first clash at the NBA All-Star Game

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Scottie Barnes hit a clinching 3-pointer in overtime, and the “Stars” team of Americans beat the World team 37-36 in the first game of the mini-tournament comprising the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday. Anthony Edwards scored 13 points and hit the tying 3-pointer with 13.3 seconds left in regulation to begin ... Read More »

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Tyler Reddick wins the Daytona 500 for Michael Jordan-owned 23XI Racing

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tyler Reddick won the Daytona 500 in a car owned by Michael Jordan when Chase Elliott crashed as he and Reddick were battling for the win. Reddick, in a Toyota for 23XI Racing, led only one lap on Sunday: the one to the checkered flag for the team owned by ... Read More »

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Napoli fights back twice in 2-2 draw with Roma. Donyell Malen gets another brace

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Donyell Malen scored his second brace in a row for Roma but host Napoli twice came from behind to salvage a 2-2 draw in Serie A on Sunday. The result kept Napoli in third place, three points ahead of Roma after 25 rounds. Leader Inter Milan beat fifth-place Juventus 3-2 on ... Read More »

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Tyler Reddick wins the Daytona 500 in a car owned by Michael Jordan

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tyler Reddick wins the Daytona 500 in a car owned by Michael Jordan. The Associated Press... Read More »

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Booker helps No. 4 Texas hold on against No. 22 Tennessee 65-63

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Madison Booker scored 14 points while Jordan Lee and Rori Harmon each added 12 as No. 4 Texas held off No. 22 Tennessee, 65-63, Sunday. The Longhorns (24-3, 9-3 in Southeastern Conference) led by as many as 10 points midway through the fourth quarter. The Lady Volunteers (16-7, 8-3) closed the ... Read More »

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Raiders promote Rob Leonard to defensive coordinator under new coach Klint Kubiak

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — New Raiders coach Klint Kubiak did what the two previous Las Vegas coaches did in selecting a defensive coordinator — look within the staff — in promoting Rob Leonard on Sunday. Leonard was the defensive line coach the past three seasons and added the title of run game coordinator in 2025 ... Read More »

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Lyon secures 13th straight win after beating Nice in Ligue 1

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

PARIS (AP) — After narrowly escaping relegation for financial reasons last season, resurgent Lyon is on a stunning run and secured a 13th straight win in all competitions after beating Nice 2-0 at home in Ligue 1 on Sunday. Lyon was without teenage Brazil striker Endrick through suspension. But he was hardly missed as midfielders ... Read More »

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