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Nyla Harris scores 15 as No. 22 North Carolina women defeat Virginia Tech 66-63 in OT
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Nyla Harris scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds, Elina Aarnisalo added 13 points and five assists and No. 22 North Carolina took down Virginia Tech 66-63 in overtime on Thursday night. Aarnisalo, Harris, and Lanie Grant combined for all nine overtime points for the Tar Heels (22-6, 12-4 Atlantic Coast ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pryor drops 22 in Texas A&M women’s 82-74 win over No. 21 Tennessee
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ny’Ceara Pryor scored 22 points and dished 10 assists, Fatmata Janneh added 17 and Lemyah Hylton put up 12 in Texas A&M’s 82-74 win over No. 21 Tennessee on Thursday night. The Aggies (11-11, 4-9 Southeastern Conference) jumped ahead early with a 10-0 run to start the game, with half the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nielsen revises Super Bowl final rating to 125.6 million viewers
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The average viewer numbers for the Super Bowl increased to 125.6 million after Nielsen released its final viewer figures on Thursday for the Feb. 8 game. It was a 700,000 increase from the original number of 124.9 million, which was released on Feb. 10. Nielsen attributed the update to a Big ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Deadly California avalanche highlights inherent risks in the backcountry
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
The recovery of skiers killed in the deadliest U.S. avalanche in almost 45 years is dragging out because of what experts say is a prime rule for rescuers: Don’t make yourself a victim. A storm that continued lashing California’s remote Sierra Nevada wilderness Thursday meant more avalanches were possible in the backcountry area where authorities ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Fleury eager for opportunity
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Brian Fleury was quick to admit Thursday he wasn’t a very good college quarterback. Long before Fleury was hired as the offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks, he was a walk-on quarterback for Maryland, and then played four years at Towson. But with two seasons of college eligibility remaining, Fleury was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daytona 500 and NBA All-Star Game surge in viewers despite competition from Winter Olympics
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Daytona 500 and NBA All-Star Game posted audience gains on Sunday despite going up against the Winter Olympics. Tyler Reddick’s win in the Daytona 500 drew an average of 7.49 million viewers on Fox, up 11% from last year. It was the most-watched NASCAR season opener since 2023, when 8.17 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!6 women killed in California avalanche were among 8 close friends and experienced skiers on trip
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
SODA SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Six women killed in an avalanche in California’s Sierra Nevada were among a group of eight close friends and experienced backcountry skiers on a trip together, their families said in a statement Thursday. “They were experienced backcountry skiers who deeply respected the mountains,” the statement said. “They were trained and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New MLB union head Meyer dismisses salary cap, defends free agency, arbitration as labor clash looms
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — Bruce Meyer staunchly defended free agency and salary arbitration on his first full day as head of the baseball players’ association, dismissing any possibility of agreement on a salary cap in another sign of a likely labor confrontation next winter. The 64-year-old was promoted to executive director on Wednesday, a day after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-US men’s soccer star Jozy Altidore joins Russell Westbrook in OKC for Soccer ownership group
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Former U.S. national team forward Jozy Altidore has joined NBA star Russell Westbrook as part of the OKC for Soccer ownership group, the organization said Thursday. The ownership group has purchased the rights to a USL Championship team that previously was the OKC Energy. The group plans to have a team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zimbabwe beats Sri Lanka and joins West Indies in finishing T20 World Cup group stage unbeaten
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Brian Bennett finished what captain Sikandar Raza started as Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka by six wickets Thursday to head into the T20 World Cup Super Eights unbeaten. Zimbabwe topped a Group B including former champions Sri Lanka and Australia. Zimbabwe will meet the West Indies in their Super Eights opener ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hornets’ LaMelo Ball starts against the Rockets a day after being in a car crash
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball started Thursday night’s game against the Houston Rockets, one day after being involved in a two-car crash in Charlotte. Hornets head coach Charles Lee said before the game Ball had no injuries stemming from the collision. The Hornets are one of the NBA’s hottest teams ... Read More »
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