National Sports
No. 2 Michigan rallies past Northwestern 87-75 for its ninth straight win
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — L.J. Cason scored 13 of his 18 points after halftime, helping No. 2 Michigan rally for an 87-75 victory over Nick Martinelli and Northwestern on Wednesday night. Yaxel Lendeborg added 15 points and 12 rebounds as the Wolverines (23-1, 13-1 Big Ten) erased a 16-point deficit in the second half of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big man Jakob Poeltl feeling ‘pretty good’ after return to Toronto Raptors lineup
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
TORONTO — Jakob Poeltl’s return didn’t exactly go to plan. The Austrian big man played his first game Wednesday after missing 24 with nagging back pain against the Detroit Pistons, but his Toronto Raptors struggled in a 113-95 loss against the Eastern Conference leaders. Toronto’s loss marked its seventh in as many attempts against the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cason leads second-half rally as No. 2 Michigan knocks off Northwestern, 87-75
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — L.J. Cason scored 13 of his 18 points after halftime, helping No. 2 Michigan rally for an 87-75 victory over Nick Martinelli and Northwestern on Wednesday night. Yaxel Lendeborg added 15 points and 12 rebounds as the Wolverines (23-1, 13-1 Big Ten) erased a 16-point deficit in the second half of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BYU standout receiver Parker Kingston charged with first-degree rape in Utah
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
Prosecutors in Utah have filed a first-degree felony rape charge against Brigham Young University standout wide receiver Parker Kingston, officials said Wednesday. Kingston, 21, is being held without bail in St. George, a city near Arizona, Washington County prosecutors said. His initial appearance in court is scheduled for Friday. The investigation began last February, prosecutors ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leonard’s three-point play in final seconds lifts Clippers to a 105-102 win over Rockets
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 27 points and his three-point play with two seconds remaining lifted the Los Angeles Clippers to a 105-102 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. Leonard, who had 12 rebounds, scored 19 points in the fourth quarter to extend his career-best streak of 20-point games to 33. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!How to watch the Daytona 500 and what to watch for in ‘The Great American Race’
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
William Byron will try to become the first driver in history to win the Daytona 500 three consecutive years when the 68th running of “The Great American Race” opens the NASCAR season on Sunday. Byron won last year’s event in overtime after race leader Denny Hamlin got spun on the final lap, igniting a multicar ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Randle has 41 points and the Timberwolves dominate the Blazers 133-109
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Julius Randle had 41 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat Portland 133-109 von Wednesday night to end the Trail Blazers;’ winning streak at three. Randall, who also had seven rebounds, capped his night with a windmill dunk that put the crowd at the Target Center on its feet. Jaden McDaniels added 21 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Short-handed Heat beat Pelicans 123-111 in final game for both teams before All-Star break
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Bam Adebayo had 27 points, 14 rebounds and four blocks and the short-handed Miami Heat beat the New Orleans Pelicans 123-111 on Wednesday night in the final game for both teams before the All-Star break. Miami used only nine players, with Tyler Herro, Norman Powell, Pelle Larsson and Andrew Wiggins sidelined. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles add veteran right-hander Chris Bassitt to rotation, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
Chris Bassitt is staying in the AL East. The Baltimore Orioles agreed to an $18.5 million, one-year contract with the right-hander Wednesday, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical. The deal includes a $3 million signing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After a sluggish start, No. 14 Florida now looks like a team capable of a repeat
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — The Florida Gators are starting to look a lot like that team from a year ago. You know, the group that won it all. The No. 14 Gators seem to be peeking at just the right time, posting another dominating victory as they led from start to finish in an 86-66 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 2 UCLA routs No. 13 Michigan State 86-63 for its 18th straight win
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Lauren Betts had 22 points, seven rebounds and five assists and No. 2 UCLA pushed its winning streak to 18 games by thumping No. 13 Michigan State 86-63 on Wednesday night. Kiki Rice finished with 18 points and seven rebounds for the Bruins (24-1, 14-0 Big Ten). Gabriela Jaquez added ... Read More »
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