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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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No. 2 UCLA women beat Indiana 92-48 and extend win streak to 19 games

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kiki Rice had 17 points and nine rebounds, Lauren Betts added 16 points and 14 rebounds, and No. 2 UCLA beat Indiana 92-48 on Sunday to extend its win streak to 19 games. UCLA (25-1, 15-0 Big Ten), which is unbeaten since a 76-65 loss to No. 4 Texas on Nov. ... Read More »

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The Big One comes early in the Daytona 500 and involves several top contenders

By Canadian Press on February 15th, 2026

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The “Big One” happened earlier than usual at the Daytona 500 on Sunday: a 20-car crash just past the midway point that involved three-time race winner Denny Hamlin and several other contenders. Justin Allgaier was leading in a car fielded by two-time race winner Dale Earnhardt Jr. when Hamlin tried ... Read More »

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