National Sports
Riley Makalusky, Kierra Wheeler set the pace and No. 19 West Virginia women rout UCF 106-56
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Riley Makalusky scored 20 points in 20 minutes off the bench, Kierra Wheeler scored 18 points, and No. 19 West Virginia blew out UCF 106-56 on Wednesday night for the Mountaineers’ fourth straight win. Makalusky, a junior forward, had her highest scoring game since she was a freshman playing for Butler. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thornton’s 21 points lead Ohio State over USC 89-82
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Bruce Thornton scored 21 points and hit two late throws to help Ohio State secure an 89-82 win over USC on Wednesday. Ohio State (16-6, 8-6 Big Ten) trailed 43-40 at halftime after opening 2 of 13 at the free-throw line, but Thornton steadied the Buckeyes in the second half. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fudd leads the way as top-ranked UConn wins its 42nd consecutive game with blowout of Creighton
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Azzi Fudd had 19 points, including three 3-pointers to become the 10th player in UConn history with 250 career 3s, and top-ranked Huskies cruised to a 94-44 win over Creighton on Wednesday night. Allie Ziebell had 20 points and Sarah Strong finished with 16 as UConn (26-0, 15-0 Big East) won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dolphins hiring former Eagles OC Kevin Patullo as pass game coordinator, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo is joining the Miami Dolphins as their pass game coordinator, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the hiring. ESPN first reported the move. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maryland beats Iowa 77-70 to snap the Hawkeyes’ 6-game win streak
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Andre Mills scored 24 points, David Coit added 19 off the bench and Maryland beat Iowa 77-70 on Wednesday night to snap the Hawkeyes’ six-game win streak. Mills scored 10 straight Maryland points to take a 57-56 lead with 8:03 remaining and then Coit scored the next five points overall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaren Jackson Jr. brings versatile playmaking skills in push by the Jazz to finish rebuild
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Jazz brought in Jaren Jackson Jr. with an eye on accelerating the franchise’s rebuilding process. When the Jazz acquired the two-time All-Star in a trade with Memphis on Feb. 3rd, it sent a clear signal Utah is serious about moving closer to playoff contention next season. The Jazz ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reigning NASCAR champion Kyle Larson signs a 5-year contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Two-time and defending NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson has signed a five-year extension with Hendrick Motorsports, putting the 33-year-old driver under contract through 2031. Hendrick also announced Wednesday a five-year extension with primary sponsor HendrickCars.com and a multi-year deal with Larson’s crew chief, Cliff Daniels. Since being paired in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Current get midfielder Croix Bethune from the Spirit for $1 million
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
The Kansas City Current have acquired former NWSL Rookie of the Year Croix Bethune from the Washington Spirit for $1 million in transfer fees. The deal, announced Wednesday, included $100,000 in allocation money and $900,000 in intra-league transfer funds. The 24-year-old midfielder’s contract with the Current runs through the 2027 NWSL season. Bethune has also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa signs Canadian linebackers Allen and Brodrique and American quarterback Maier
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks signed Canadian linebackers A.J. Allen and Michael Brodrique and American quarterback Jake Maier on Wednesday. Allen’s deal covers two years, while Maier and Brodrique signed a one-year contracts. All three players became free agents Tuesday. Allen, a Guelph, Ont., native, set career highs last season with Grey Cup-champion Saskatchewan in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No longer losers, the Clippers still host NBA All-Star weekend amid a season of vintage team chaos
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers’ days as the biggest losers in professional sports are long gone, and this NBA All-Star weekend was supposed to be a time to celebrate it. The team that spent its first four decades of existence as a punch line and a purgatory has now had 14 consecutive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers set to hire Darrell Bevell as offensive assistant, associate head coach, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 11th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have agreed to hire Darrell Bevell as their new associate head coach and offensive specialist, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. Panthers head coach Dave Canales will continue to call plays, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity ... Read More »
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