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Wright, Stuelke set the tone in 15th-ranked Iowa women’s 65-56 win over No. 25 Washington

By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Chazadi Wright scored 21 points, Hannah Stuelke posted her seventh double-double this season, and 15th-ranked Iowa beat No. 25 Washington 65-56 on Wednesday night to end a three-game losing streak. Wright finished 5 of 8 from 3-point range and distributed a team-high four assists. Stuelke scored 14 points and grabbed ... Read More »

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Cunningham scores 28 points, Pistons overcome suspensions to rout Raptors 113-95

By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026

TORONTO (AP) — Cade Cunningham scored 28 points, Paul Reed had 16 of his 22 in the first quarter and the Detroit Pistons beat the Toronto Raptors 113-95 on Wednesday night in the final game before the All-Star break for both teams. The Eastern Conference-leading Pistons won for the sixth time in seven games despite ... Read More »

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Betts scores 22 points and No. 2 UCLA stretches win streak to 18 games by overpowering MSU, 86-63

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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Thomas and Porter power the Bucks to a 116-108 win over the Magic

By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Cam Thomas scored 34 points in his second game with Milwaukee, Kevin Porter Jr. added 18 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists and the Bucks beat the Orlando Magic 116-108 Wednesday night. Jericho Sims and Ousmane Dieng scored 17 points apiece for Milwaukee. Sims added 11 rebounds, leading the Bucks to ... Read More »

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Celtics beat injury-riddled Bulls 124-105 as Vucevic scores 19 against his former team

By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026

BOSTON (AP) — Payton Pritchard scored 26 points and the Boston Celtics rolled past the Chicago Bulls 124-105 on Wednesday night in the final game for both teams before the All-Star break. Jaylen Brown added 24 points. Nikola Vucevic finished with 19 points and 11 rebounds for the Celtics, who have won six of their ... Read More »

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Pirates and pitcher José Urquidy finalize $1.5 million, 1-year contract

By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — José Urquidy and the Pittsburgh Pirates finalized their $1.5 million, one-year contract on Wednesday. The sides agreed to terms last week, subject to a successful physical. A 30-year-old right-hander, Urquidy adds depth to a Pirates pitching staff headed by NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes and gives the team roster ... Read More »

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Brandon Miller scores 31 points, Hornets hold on to beat Hawks 110-107

By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Brandon Miller had 31 points and nine rebounds, LaMelo Ball made seven 3s and scored 24 points and Charlotte held on to beat the Atlanta Hawks 110-107 on Wednesday night, just hours after two of of the Hornets’ starters were suspended by the NBA for fighting. Kon Knueppel added 18 points ... Read More »

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Iowa Lakes Community College baseball team bus crashes, killing 1 person and injuring 32

By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026

TWIN LAKES, Iowa (AP) — A community college bus carrying the school’s baseball team crashed and overturned in a ditch in rural Iowa on Wednesday, authorities and media reports said, killing one person and injuring all the other 32 occupants. The 11 a.m. crash involved the Iowa Lakes Community College bus and no other vehicles, ... Read More »

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Sam Merrill scores 32 as Cavaliers beat Wizards 138-113 in James Harden’s home debut

By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026

CLEVELAND (AP) — Sam Merrill scored a career-high 32, Donovan Mitchell added 30, and the Cleveland Cavaliers rolled to a 138-113 victory over the Washington Wizards in James Harden’s first home game wearing wine and gold. Harden had 13 points and 11 assists in 28 minutes for his second double-double in three games since being ... Read More »

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Nationals sign pitcher Miles Mikolas to a $2.25 million, 1-year contract

By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Miles Mikolas and the Washington Nationals have agreed to a $2.25 million, one-year contract, adding a durable veteran to the mix as the young team sorts out its starting rotation in spring training. The club announced the move Wednesday. Mikolas can earn $750,000 in performance bonuses: $100,000 each for 100 innings or ... Read More »

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No. 14 Florida romps to another big win, beating Georgia 86-66

By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026

ATHENS. Ga. (AP) — Xaivian Lee scored 18 points and No. 14 Florida finally found its touch from 3-point range, leading from the opening tip for an 86-66 victory over Georgia on Wednesday night. The Gators (18-6, 9-2 Southeastern Conference) are hitting their stride with March just a few weeks away. The reigning national champions ... Read More »

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