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Cavaliers finally get a full practice with James Harden coming out of All-Star break
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — Kenny Atkinson was able to do something on Wednesday for the first time since the Cleveland Cavaliers traded for James Harden on Feb. 4. The Cavaliers held their first practice in a couple of weeks after returning from the All-Star break and began gearing up for the second half of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!VanSlooten scores 22 points in No. 18 Michigan State women’s 104-68 win over Northwestern
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Grace VanSlooten scored 22 points and No. 18 Michigan State cruised past Northwestern 104-68 on Wednesday. Michigan State (21-6, 10-6 Big Ten) took control early and broke the game open with a 32-14 second quarter to build a 55-28 halftime lead. The Spartans shot 53% overall from the field and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Francis scores 22 points, Rutgers rolls past Penn State 85-72
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
STATE COLLEGE, Penn. (AP) — Tariq Francis had 22 points and seven assists, and Rutgers led the entire game in an 85-72 victory over Penn State on Wednesday, the Scarlet Knights’ first road win of the season. Francis scored 15 points to help the Scarlet Knights take a 39-20 halftime lead, its largest on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bruce Meyer elevated to baseball players’ association interim executive director
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Bruce Meyer was promoted to interim executive director of the baseball players’ association on Wednesday, a day after Tony Clark’s forced resignation, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the move had not yet been announced. Matt Nussbaum was promoted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bruce Meyer elevated to players’ association interim executive director
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Bruce Meyer was promoted to interim executive director of the baseball players’ association on Wednesday, a day after Tony Clark’s forced resignation, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the move had not yet been announced. Matt Nussbaum was promoted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pakistan qualifies for Super 8s at the T20 World Cup. India and South Africa stay perfect
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sahibzada Farhan hit his first century in the format and Usman Tariq confused Namibia with mystery spin as Pakistan secured a Super 8 spot at cricket’s Twenty20 World Cup with a 102-run win on Wednesday. Elsewhere, defending champions India beat the Netherlands by 17 runs to finish unbeaten in Group ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sam Kerr is back to captain Australia for her fifth Women’s Asian Cup
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
SYDNEY (AP) — Sam Kerr will captain Australia in her fifth Women’s Asian Cup and Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has decided to take a chance on Mary Fowler’s fitness by naming her in his squad Thursday for the Australia-hosted regional soccer tournament beginning in 10 days. Fowler is back in a Matildas squad for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers reliever Brusdar Graterol expected to miss start of season
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Brusdar Graterol is not expected to be ready for the start of the season. The team is taking it slow with the 27-year-old right-hander in his comeback from surgery for a torn labrum. Graterol last pitched for the Dodgers in the 2024 World Series. Los Angeles manager ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball not injured after 2-car crash in downtown Charlotte, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball was not injured after being involved in a two-car crash in downtown Charlotte on Wednesday, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the details of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lawsuit alleges Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice physically assaulted former girlfriend
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
DALLAS (AP) — The former girlfriend of Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice alleges in a lawsuit filed this week that he physically assaulted her multiple times over a year-and-a-half, causing injuries that included bleeding and bruising. The lawsuit filed Monday in Dallas County by Dacoda Jones comes after she made domestic violence allegations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wall QB and Yoakum defensive lineman take top honors on Texas 3A all-state football team
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2026
BRYAN, Texas (AP) — The Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 3A all-state football team, distributed by The Associated Press: FIRST TEAM Offense Guards Dillon Wylie, Gunter, 6-1, 255, sr. and Baine Jenschke, Wall, 6-3, 285, sr. Tackles Cornell Norman, Edna, 6-3, 265, sr. and Oliver Ortiz, Yoakum, 6-3, 295, sr. Center Eli Ladd, Arp, ... Read More »
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