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Mike LeFleur keeps 10 holdovers on Cardinals staff, including defensive coordinator Nick Rallis
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
PHOENIX, Ariz. (AP) — New Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur has filled out his coaching staff, with 10 holdovers from Jonathan Gannon’s tenure. Defensive coordinator Nick Rallis will remain, and Nathaniel Hackett was previously announced as the offensive coordinator. Offensive line coach Justin Frye is also staying, along with assistant O-Line coach Chris Cook; ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Officials to set off controlled explosions to recover bodies of California avalanche victims
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — Officials worked to lower the risks of more deadly slides Friday by setting off controlled explosions in the area where an avalanche struck in California’s Sierra Nevada so crews could safely recover the bodies of the people killed. Rescue crews loaded up a snow vehicle with skis and other supplies and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Murakami shakes off traffic delay ahead of Cactus League debut with the White Sox
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Munetaka Murakami was a late arrival for his first spring training game with the Chicago White Sox. Once he got to the ballpark, everything went pretty smoothly. Murakami had two hits and two RBIs in his Cactus League debut on Friday. The Japanese slugger is learning his way around the major ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Just over half ball/strike challenges successful on first day of spring training games
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
Just over half the ball/strike challenges were successful on the first day of spring training games Friday as Major League Baseball prepared for the first regular-season use of the automated ball-strike system — the so-called robot umpires. Thirteen of 23 calls were overturned during the five games, MLB said, which came to 56.5%. There were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps embracing expectations ahead of new MLS season
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps know that repeating last season’s success won’t be easy. The Major League Soccer team isn’t about to shy away from the challenge. The ‘Caps feel there’s still work to be done after falling short in both the CONCACAF Champions Cup and the MLS Cup last year, said midfielder Sebastian Berhalter, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scheffler has another slow start and was happy to get a weekend at Riviera
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Scottie Scheffler gave a light fist pump when his final putt barely curled in on the 18th hole at Riviera, typical of his subdued reaction when he wins most tournaments. The difference Friday is the putt allowed him to make the cut on the number at the Genesis Invitational. A slow ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winter Olympics recap: US and Canada win and will square off for gold medal in men’s hockey
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — The Olympic final that many hockey fans wanted is set: Canada will play the United States for the gold medal at the Milan Cortina Games. Both teams took care of business in Friday’s semifinals, though Canada needed a late goal to get past Finland 3-2. The Americans then overwhelmed Slovakia 6-2 behind ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!North Carolina fire that killed Denny Hamlin’s father ruled accidental; exact cause still unknown
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
GASTONIA, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina house fire that killed the father of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin and injured his mother has been ruled accidental but it’s still unclear what started it. A report released by Gaston County Emergency Management & Fire Services said the Dec. 28 fire at the two-story home originated in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Richmond Randle RB and Dallas South Oak Cliff LB lead Texas 5A all-state football team
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
BRYAN, Texas (AP) — The Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 5A all-state football team, distributed by The Associated Press: FIRST TEAM Offense Guards Dylan Fissel, Austin McCallum, 6-4, 270, sr. and Cole Jackson, Argyle, 6-4, 300, jr. Tackles Brian Swanson, Dallas South Oak Cliff, 6-6, 315, jr. and Max Wright, Melissa, 6-8, 295, sr. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pete Alonso homers in his spring training debut with Orioles after long Mets tenure
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Pete Alonso homered in his spring training debut for the Baltimore Orioles, providing the only runs in a 2-0 exhibition victory over the New York Yankees on Friday. In his third plate appearance in a big league uniform other than the New York Mets, Alonso pulled a first-pitch curveball over the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cowboys release linebacker Logan Wilson, ending his brief tenure after trade with Bengals
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2026
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Cowboys released linebacker Logan Wilson on Friday, ending his brief Dallas tenure following an in-season trade that did little to boost one of the NFL’s worst defenses. Dallas is in the midst of an offseason overhaul of the defense. It started with the hiring of defensive coordinator Christian Parker to ... Read More »
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