National Sports
Child’s play: Reigning NASCAR champion Kyle Larson adds team owner to his renowned racing resume
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Kyle Larson’s latest racing endeavor might be more challenging than “The Double.” The two-time and reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion recently started his own micro-racing team — for his kids. Trucks, trailers, cars, engines, parts, shop space, employees, Larson added it all for his 11-year-old son, Owen, and his 7-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rockies and right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano agree to a $5.1 million, 1-year contract
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Colorado Rockies added Tomoyuki Sugano to their rotation on Tuesday, agreeing to a $5.1 million, one-year contract with the right-hander. The 36-year-old Sugano went 10-10 with a 4.64 ERA in 30 starts with Baltimore last year. He pitched in Japan before agreeing to a $13 million, one-year contract with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COLLEGE BASEBALL ’26: Ten players to watch
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026
Ten players to watch in college baseball in 2026, listed in alphabetical order: Drew Burress, Georgia Tech The junior center fielder was the only player from a power conference with at least 60 RBIs (62), 20 doubles (23), 50 walks (53), 15 homers (19) and 70 runs (77). He batted .333 with 53 walks against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COLLEGE BASEBALL ’26: Ten teams to watch
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026
Ten teams to watch in college baseball in 2026, listed in alphabetical order with 2025 record: Arkansas (50-15) Dave Van Horn fields winning and usually elite teams year after year, so don’t bet against him finding a way to put together a College World Series-worthy team despite having to replace the entire outfield and weekend ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Justin Verlander returns to the Detroit Tigers on a $13 million, one-year contract
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Justin Verlander is going back to his first big league team, agreeing to a $13 million, one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. Verlander, who turns 43 on Feb. 20, is looking to rebound from a frustrating year with San Francisco. The deal for the three-time AL Cy Young Award ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Red Sox finalize a $6 million, 1-year contract
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — Infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa and the Boston Red Sox finalized a $6 million, one-year contract on Tuesday. Kiner-Falefa can earn $500,000 in performance bonuses for plate appearances: $100,000 each for 300, 350, 400, 450, and 500. The 30-year-old hit .262 with two homers, 40 RBIs and 21 doubles in 138 games last year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!How NASCAR’s founding family transformed Daytona Beach into a motorsports mecca
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Before a new landlord shuttered the iconic Brickyard Lounge and Grill last month, you could walk into the tiny, race-themed restaurant located two miles from Daytona International Speedway, skip the menu and ask them to bring you what NASCAR chairman Jim France orders. A 1-pound cheeseburger burger and basket of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COLLEGE BASEBALL ’26: LSU going for 3rd title in 4 years
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026
LSU has won two of the last three national championships and has a real shot to become the first Division I baseball program since the dominant Southern California teams of the early 1970s to win three in four years. Jay Johnson, the first coach to win multiple national titles in his first four years at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braves add catching depth, sign former Rangers All-Star Jonah Heim to $1.25 million. 1-year deal
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026
NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) — The Atlanta Braves added catching depth while awaiting the return of Sean Murphy by signing former Texas Rangers All-Star Jonah Heim to a $1.25 million, one-year deal on Tuesday. Heim was with the team for the first workout with pitchers and catchers. The Braves announced the signing of Heim and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Isabella and Rasmus Wranå of Sweden win Olympic gold in mixed doubles curling, beating US pair
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Isabella and Rasmus Wranå of Sweden win Olympic gold in mixed doubles curling, beating US pair. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winnipeg Blue Bombers shore up their offensive line by signing former Lion Broxton
By Canadian Press on February 10th, 2026
It took some time but Jarell Broxton is finally a Winnipeg Blue Bomber. The six-foot-five, 325-pound American offensive lineman signed a two-year deal with Winnipeg on Tuesday, the first day of CFL free agency. Broxton, 32, spent the last five seasons with the B.C. Lions and last season anchored an offensive line that allowed the ... Read More »
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