• February 14, 2026

    Twins manager Derek Shelton brings new energy: ‘Ready to run through a wall for him’

    Twins manager Derek Shelton brings new energy: ‘Ready to run through a wall for him’

    The Twins opened spring training with Rocco Baldelli’s replacement eager to make his mark on the team. Bobby Nightengale | Minnesota Star Tribune FORT MYERS, FLA. – When Derek Shelton is sitting in his manager’s office at Hammond Stadium, there is a two-month calendar to the right of his desk with all his daily tasks before “TRAVEL”… Continue reading

    Professional, Twins News
    baseball, mlb, sports
  • February 14, 2026

    C.J. Cox, Gicarri Harris lead No. 13 Purdue past Iowa, 78-57

    C.J. Cox, Gicarri Harris lead No. 13 Purdue past Iowa, 78-57

    Purdue center Daniel Jacobson, top left, grabs a rebound over Iowa guard Isaia Howard (23) and forward Cam Manyawu, top right, during the first half of an NCAA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)  JOHN BOHNENKAMP | Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — C.J. Cox and Gicarri… Continue reading

    Collegiate
    ncaa, sports
  • February 14, 2026

    No. 5 Iowa State snaps No. 9 Kansas’ winning streak, 74-56

    No. 5 Iowa State snaps No. 9 Kansas’ winning streak, 74-56

    Iowa State forward Dominykas Pleta (21) and guard Killyan Toure (27) battle for a rebound with Kansas guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney) JOHN BOHNENKAMP | Associated Press AMES, Iowa (AP) — Milan Momcilovic scored 18 points… Continue reading

    Collegiate
    basketball, ncaa, sports
  • February 14, 2026

    Twins Add Veteran Lefty Andrew Chafin to bullpen on Minor League Deal

    Twins Add Veteran Lefty Andrew Chafin to bullpen on Minor League Deal

    An experienced reliever joins a crowded bullpen competition that will be one of spring training’s most watched storylines. Cody Christie | Twins Daily FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Minnesota Twins continued reshaping their bullpen on Saturday by signing veteran left-hander Andrew Chafin to a minor league deal with an invitation to Spring Training. As camp opens in… Continue reading

    Professional, Twins News
    baseball, mlb, sports, spring-training
  • February 14, 2026

    The Twins traded Kowar  to the Orioles in exchange for cash.

    The Twins traded Kowar  to the Orioles in exchange for cash.

    The Orioles have acquired right-hander Jackson Kowar from the Twins in exchange for cash considerations, according to Roch Kubatko of MASN. The team placed fellow right-hander Colin Selby on the 60-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation in a corresponding move. Kowar was designated for assignment by the Twins on Thursday. Prior to that, he had only recently been claimed… Continue reading

    Professional, Twins News
    baltimore-orioles, baseball, mlb, sports
  • February 14, 2026

    Northern Iowa football player Parker Sutherland dies: ‘ UNI community is devastated’

    Northern Iowa football player Parker Sutherland dies: ‘ UNI community is devastated’

    Kyle Werner | Des Moines Register CEDAR FALLS — Northern Iowa freshman football player Parker Sutherland has died,of a medical emergency the school announced. The university said Sutherland, who would have turned 19 Feb. 24, died Saturday, Feb. 14. It declined to release any details about his death, but it said that Cedar Falls Fire… Continue reading

    Collegiate
    football, sports
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