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With Michael Jordan and Carson Hocevar, 23XI Racing and Spire shake up NASCAR competition structure
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
The brash 23-year-old hotshot driver likes quoting “Talladega Nights” in race on his team radio and makes few apologies for bowling over the NASCAR establishment to pursue a win. The six-time NBA champion who also is a Cup car owner has become a weekly presence in victory lane on national TV. The points standings in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Duke rises to No. 1 in men’s AP Top 25 poll for record 148th time after Michigan win; Florida, Alabama make leaps
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Duke rises to No. 1 in men’s AP Top 25 poll for record 148th time after Michigan win; Florida, Alabama make leaps. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA fines Scotty Pippen Jr. and Myron Gardner $35,000 each for scuffle at Grizzlies-Heat game
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA fined Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. and Miami Heat forward Myron Gardner $35,000 each on Monday for their scuffle in a game over the weekend. With 1:55 remaining in the fourth quarter of the Heat’s 136-120 victory on Saturday night, Gardner bumped Pippen from behind and knocked him ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Outfielder Michael Conforto agrees to a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Michael Conforto is looking to regain his form with the Chicago Cubs. Conforto agreed to a minor league deal with the Cubs that includes an invitation to major league camp for spring training. The outfielder is expected to compete for a reserve role. Conforto, who turns 33 on Sunday, struggled last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Auger-Aliassime wins opening-round match at Dubai Championships
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
DUBAI — Canada’s Félix Auger-Aliassime defeated China’s Zhang Zhizhen 6-3, 7-6 (4) in first-round men’s singles tennis action at the Dubai Championships on Monday. Auger-Aliassime, the tournament’s top seed, fired 11 aces to three double faults and broke on two of his 11 chances. The Montreal native also won 78 per cent of first-serve points. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!West Indies score record 254 runs and thrash Zimbabwe by 107 at T20 World Cup
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
MUMBAI, India (AP) — West Indies posted the second highest total in Twenty20 World Cup history and thrashed Zimbabwe by 107 runs in the Super Eights on Monday. West Indies finished with a team record 254-6 after Shimron Hetmyer — dropped on 9 and 70 — bashed 85 off 34 balls with seven sixes, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Final 2025-26 Texas Association of Basketball Coaches high school rankings
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
SUGAR LAND, Texas (AP) — The final 2025-26 Texas Association of Basketball Coaches high school rankings, distributed by The Associated Press: FINAL BOYS PUBLIC Class 6A 1. Katy Seven Lakes, 33-0; 2. North Crowley, 29-3; 3. Little Elm, 31-2; 4. SA Northside Brennan, 28-3; 5. Humble Atascocita, 26-6; 6. Duncanville, 22-6; 7. Cibolo Steele, 29-4; ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Geno Auriemma breaks tie with Tara VanDerveer for most poll appearances by a coach as UConn remains No. 1
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Geno Auriemma breaks tie with Tara VanDerveer for most poll appearances by a coach as UConn remains No. 1. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cardinals sign infielder Ramón Urías to $2 million, 1-year deal that includes 2027 mutual option
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals have signed infielder Ramón Urías to a $2 million, one-year contract that includes a 2027 mutual option. He gets a $1.5 million salary this year, and the deal includes a $4 million mutual option with a $500,000 buyout. Urías can earn $2 million in performance bonuses for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No Mourinho and Prestianni for Benfica in Champions League match against Real Madrid
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
MADRID (AP) — There won’t be another confrontation between Vinícius Júnior and Gianluca Prestianni in the Champions League this week. Real Madrid and Benfica will meet at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Wednesday but UEFA banished Prestianni from the game on Monday following accusations he racially abused Vinícius in the first leg of the knockout round ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Andy Roddick is joining ESPN’s coverage of Wimbledon and the US Open
By Canadian Press on February 23rd, 2026
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — Tennis Hall of Famer Andy Roddick is joining ESPN for its coverage of Wimbledon and the U.S. Open under a multi-year deal announced Monday. Roddick, the 2003 U.S. Open champion, will work as a match commentator and studio analyst, starting just before play begins at the All England Club in late ... Read More »
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