BALL

Feb 12 2026SPORTS

Oregon's Baseball Rivalry Takes a New Swing in Portland

The Oregon Ducks baseball team is stepping up their game after a standout season. They just won their first-ever Big Ten Championship and are now ranked No. 23 in the USA Today Coaches Poll. This puts them in a strong position as they head into the new season. The Ducks are set to face their in-sta

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Feb 12 2026SPORTS

Keeley Peace: From Softball Diamond to Basketball Court

Keeley Peace, a top athlete from Standish-Sterling, has made a big comeback to basketball. After taking a year off to focus on softball, she's back on the court and making a huge impact. The Panthers, her team, are doing great this season. They've won the Jack Pine Conference-1 title and are in the

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Texas Senate Primary: Who Will Pull the Ticket?

The upcoming Texas GOP primary for the U. S. Senate is more than a single seat; it could set the tone for many other races on the ballot. Candidates like Sen. John Cornyn, Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Rep. Wesley Hunt are fighting for the top spot because whoever wins will be the face of the Rep

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Feb 11 2026SPORTS

Francesa’s Take on Baseball Events

Mike Francesa spoke loudly about the World Baseball Classic. He said he would stop players from joining if they risk injury. He thinks the tournament is a TV trick to fill empty sports slots. Francesa does not care about it. He thinks the event is only for marketing. The Classic has stars like Ohta

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Feb 11 2026SPORTS

Cubs Give a Comeback Pitcher a Second Chance

Kyle Wright, who once threw for 21 wins in a season with the Braves, has signed a minor‑league contract with the Cubs and earned an invitation to spring training. The 30‑year‑old right‑hander is aiming for his first major league start in three years. Wright was the fifth overall pick in the draft

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Feb 11 2026SPORTS

Short‑Lead Lesson: A Game‑Changing Decision

Isiah Kiner‑Falefa was on the field in Game 7 of the World Series, ready to run from third base. He had a short lead—just 7. 8 feet—because his coach told him to keep the runner close, a rule that had been used all season. The ball hit by Daulton Varsho fell near the ground, and Kiner‑Falefa had to

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Feb 10 2026SPORTS

Lilly Gerwert Leads Bellwood‑Antis Past Tyrone Despite Illness

Bellwood‑Antis girls’ senior Lilly Gerwert faced a tough time with illness as the season closed. She said she still felt unwell but was motivated by her coach’s pep talk. Gerwert pushed through the pain to spark a strong third quarter and finished with 21 points, 12 in the final period. The

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Oregon Groups Pull Back on Constitution Rights Plan

A coalition that wanted to add abortion, transgender health care and same‑sex marriage rights to Oregon’s constitution has decided not to push the proposal onto voters this November. The group, made up of Basic Rights Oregon, the ACLU of Oregon and Planned Parenthood Advocates, began working on t

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Feb 10 2026SPORTS

Delaware High School Sports: New Teams Join the Ranks

The latest week of Delaware high school sports rankings brings fresh faces into the spotlight. In boys basketball, Dover tops the list with a 15‑1 record, followed by Tatnall and Cape Henlopen. St. Georges moves into the top five after a strong finish, while Salesianum and Middletown secure spots in

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Feb 10 2026SPORTS

Thunder Outsmart Lakers in Thrilling Battle

The Oklahoma City Thunder proved they are still a tough opponent even without their star Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander, who missed the game with an abdominal strain. The Los Angeles Lakers had to face a champion team that was missing their own key player, Luka Dončić, who sat out because of a hamstring

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