February 13th, 2026
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Making transition from SEC to MLB, new Giants manager Tony Vitello enters 1st season ready to learn

By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Tony Vitello walked up the dugout stairs to meet with reporters about 15 minutes later than he was expecting because of a team meeting that went longer than planned. The new San Francisco Giants manager had a lot to say on the first day of spring training. He also knows he’s ... Read More »

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Ex-Nebraska AD Bill Moos writes in memoir Kelly, not Frost, was his first choice for football coach

By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026

Former Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos wrote in a book released this week that Scott Frost was not his first choice to be the Cornhuskers’ coach in 2017, that he was ordered to undergo an evaluation for alcoholism and that he looked into the possibility of Nebraska leaving the Big Ten and returning to the ... Read More »

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Short-track silver for Canada; Women’s hockey falls to U.S.; top pairs team in

By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026

MILAN — Canada’s women’s hockey team suffered its first loss of the Milan Cortina Olympics, as the United States blanked them 5-0 in Group A action on Tuesday. Hannah Bilka, with two goals, Caroline Harvey, Kirsten Simms and Laila Edwards scored for the reigning world champions, while Aerin Frankel made 20 saves for the shutout. ... Read More »

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Hawks 2nd year forward Risacher named to replace injured Thunder guard Mitchell on NBA Rising Stars

By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Atlanta Hawks second-year forward Zaccharie Risacher was named on Tuesday as the injury replacement for Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell on Team T-Mac in the Rising Stars game on Friday night as part of the NBA All-Star weekend. Mitchell is unable to participate due to an abdominal strain. Risacher, a ... Read More »

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Chelsea slip up to draw 2-2 with Leeds in the Premier League

By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026

Chelsea blew a two-goal lead at home to draw 2-2 with Leeds in the Premier League on Tuesday as Liam Rosenior dropped points for the first time since taking over at Stamford Bridge. Lukas Nmecha and Noah Okafor sealed the comeback for Leeds, which dealt a blow to Chelsea’s hopes of Champions League qualification. Joao ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: Canada falls to U.S. 5-0 in Olympic women’s hockey

By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026

MILAN — Canada’s women’s hockey team has lost 5-0 to the United States in preliminary round action at the Milan Cortina Olympics. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »

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MLB Remaining Free Agents List

By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — The 81 remaining free agents (q-rejected qualifying offer from former team): AMERICAN LEAGUE ATHLETICS (2) — José Leclerc, rhp; Scott McGough, rhp. BALTIMORE (1) — Gary Sánchez, c. BOSTON (3) — Lucas Giolito, rhp; Liam Hendriks, rhp; Justin Wilson, lhp. CHICAGO (2) — Miguel Castro, rhp; Michael A. Taylor, of. CLEVELAND ... Read More »

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MLB Free Agent Signings List

By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — The 94 free agents who have signed, with name, position, former club if different, and contract. The contract information was obtained by The Associated Press from player and management sources. For players with minor league contracts, terms for major league contract base salaries are in parentheses: AMERICAN LEAGUE BALTIMORE (3) — ... Read More »

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Defensive coordinator job brings Anthony Weaver back to the Baltimore Ravens

By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Anthony Weaver is back for another stint with the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens announced Tuesday that Weaver will be their defensive coordinator under new coach Jesse Minter. He was previously the defensive coordinator with the Miami Dolphins for two seasons before coach Mike McDaniel was fired this offseason. Prior to ... Read More »

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Winter Olympics recap: Shiffrin out of the medals again, Klaebo wins another gold

By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Make that seven straight races without a medal for Mikaela Shiffrin at the Winter Olympics. The American skiing standout was given the ideal platform to win the new team combined event after partner Breezy Johnson led the opening downhill leg on Tuesday. Shiffrin was the last racer out in the ... Read More »

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New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor to visit hand specialist

By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is being evaluated for a stress reaction in his left hand. Lindor experienced some soreness in the area around his left hand and wrist over the past couple days. David Stearns, the president of baseball operations for New York, said Lindor is going ... Read More »

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