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Tony Clark resigns as MLB players’ union head as possible cap fight looms
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tony Clark resigned as head of the Major League Baseball Players Association on Tuesday as a possible salary cap fight looms, a move made during a federal investigation of the union’s finances. “The full executive board of player representatives met this afternoon with MLBPA staff and outside counsel to discuss next ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pacquiao returns to the ring in Las Vegas for an April 18 exhibition vs Provodnikov
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Manny Pacquiao isn’t done with boxing yet and will return to the ring on April 18 to face former junior welterweight world champion Ruslan Provodnikov in a 10-round welterweight exhibition. Pacquiao, 47, last fought July 19 against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios, losing by majority draw. Two of the judges scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Union offers WNBA new CBA proposal, slightly lowering revenue share numbers AP Source says
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA Players’ Association sent a counterproposal to the WNBA on Tuesday for a new collective bargaining agreement that included some concessions on revenue sharing and housing, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SMU beats No. 21 Louisville 95-85 for another home win over a ranked ACC opponent
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
DALLAS (AP) — Jaron Pierre Jr. scored 25 points and Boopie Miller had 23 points with nine assists as SMU beat No. 21 Louisville 95-85 on Tuesday night, ending the Cardinals’ five-game winning streak. SMU (18-8, 7-6 Atlantic Coast Conference) went ahead to stay on Miller’s short floater in the lane with 6:19 left that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Burks, UCF start fast in 82-71 win over TCU to end Knights’ three-game losing streak
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jordan Burks scored 16 of his 23 points before halftime and Themus Fulks scored 14 points and UCF ended a pair of streaks on Tuesday night by beating TCU 82-71. UCF (18-7, 7-6 Big 12) stopped its three-game losing streak while ending TCU’s (16-10, 6-7) three-game winning streak. Reserve George Beale ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cotie McMahon scores career-high 39, leads No. 17 Ole Miss women over No. 21 Tennessee 94-81
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Cotie McMahon scored a career-high 39 points to surpass 2,000 for her career and No. 17 Mississippi beat No. 21 Tennessee 94-81 on Tuesday night. Ole Miss (21-6, 8-4 Southeastern Conference) never trailed and held a double-digit lead for the entire second half. McMahon’s jumper gave the Rebels a 25-point lead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Auburn standout Keyshawn Hall could return at Mississippi State after benching
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn’s leading scorer, Keyshawn Hall, is practicing with the team and could return to the court at Mississippi State on Wednesday. Hall sat out a loss to 20th-ranked Arkansas on Saturday and was benched for the final 12-plus minutes of last week’s loss to No. 19 Vanderbilt. Auburn (14-11, 5-7 Southeastern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NC State rolls past 16th-ranked and injury-depleted rival North Carolina 82-58
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Quadir Copeland scored 20 points while N.C. State held 16th-ranked North Carolina to 31.7% shooting in a 82-58 rivalry win on Tuesday night. Freshman Matt Able added 19 points for the Wolfpack (19-8, 10-4 Atlantic Coast Conference), who desperately needed this win to regroup after a 41-point loss at Louisville and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 22 Miami of Ohio wins 26th straight, remains unbeaten with 86-77 win over UMass
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — No. 22 Miami of Ohio won its 26th straight game to remain the last unbeaten team in Division 1, defeating UMass 86-77 on Tuesday night thanks to 23 points from Peter Suder. Luke Skaljac had 16 points and seven assists for Miami (26-0, 13-0 Mid-American Conference). Leonardo Bettiol scored 18 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Condon and Chinyelu notch double-doubles as No. 12 Florida handles South Carolina 76-62
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Alex Condon had 20 points and 10 rebounds, Rueben Chinyelu also notched a double-double and No. 12 Florida handled South Carolina for the second time in three weeks, 76-62 on Tuesday night. Chinyelu finished with 15 points and 17 boards for his 16th double-double of the season. The Gators won their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elliot Cadeau scores 17 and No. 1 Michigan uses strong interior game to beat up No. 7 Purdue 91-80
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2026
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Elliot Cadeau scored 14 of his 17 points in the second half Tuesday night, and Aday Mara added 10 points and 11 rebounds to send No. 1 Michigan past No. 7 Purdue 91-80. Trey McKinney, Yaxel Lendeborg and L.J. Cason each had 13 points for the Wolverines, who won their ... Read More »
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