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Releases for Thursday, February 12, 2026



Baseball

American Association
Righty Fransen Joins Goldeyes for 2026 - Winnipeg Goldeyes

Atlantic League
Making It Hot: Three Time All-Star Endrys Briceno Returns to Southern Maryland - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

Carolina League
Crawdads Announce 2026 Giveaways - Hickory Crawdads
Salem RidgeYaks Release 2026 Promotional Schedule - Salem RidgeYaks

Eastern League
Fisher Cats Coaching Staff Unveiled, Tamargo Jr. to Lead NH in 2026 - New Hampshire Fisher Cats
Flying Squirrels Hosting Nutzy's Block Party on March 7 - Richmond Flying Squirrels

Frontier League
NY Boulders: "Bould" Moves - Volume 5 - New York Boulders

International League
Casey Candaele Returns to Bisons for Sixth Season as Part of 2026 Coaching Staff - Buffalo Bisons
Iowa Cubs Release 2026 Promotional Schedule - Iowa Cubs
Mud Hens Unveil 2026 Promotions Schedule - Toledo Mud Hens
WooSox Foundation to Commemorate 4th Anniversary of "Tyler's Teammates" by Paying Registration Fees for Sturbridge Girls Softball League - Worcester Red Sox

Midwest League
TinCaps Unveil New Alternate Identity in 2026, Fort Wayne Pufferbellies - Fort Wayne TinCaps
Loons Looking to Fill Seasonal Jobs for 2026 Season - Great Lakes Loons
South Bend Cubs Announce 50-Degree Guarantee for Opening Night on April 3 - South Bend Cubs
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 2026 Theme Night Ticket Packages Season Announced - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

Northwest League
Bilardello Back to Lead Dust Devils in 2026 - Tri-City Dust Devils
Blue Jays Announce 2026 Canadians Coaching Staff - Vancouver Canadians

Northwoods League
Rockers Sign Two Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets for 2026 - Green Bay Rockers
Minot Hot Tots to Bring Northwoods League Baseball and Full Game-Day Experience to Watford City - Minot Hot Tots

Pacific Coast League
OKC Comets Hosting Annual Job Fair Next Week - Oklahoma City Comets

Pioneer League
Become a Boise Hawks Host Family - Boise Hawks
Adam Fogel Signed by the Chicago White Sox - Missoula PaddleHeads
Freebirds Unveil 2026 Schedule - Yuba-Sutter Freebirds
Be Part of the Team - Yuba-Sutter Freebirds
Why the Chicken Crossed the Bridge - Yuba-Sutter Freebirds
A New Era Takes Flight: Meet the Yuba-Sutter Freebirds - Yuba-Sutter Freebirds

South Atlantic League
Fifth Third Park to Host High School Baseball Series Presented by Ingles - Hub City Spartanburgers

Southern League
Shuckers to Open Season with Exhibition Game against Pearl River on April 1 - Biloxi Shuckers
Promo Week: 2026 Jersey Fundraisers, Supply Drives & Community Initiatives - Rocket City Trash Pandas
Promo Week: 2026 Theme Nights and Special Ticket Packs - Rocket City Trash Pandas

Texas League
RockHounds Announce 2026 Coaching Staff - Midland RockHounds
ORU to Host OSU at ONEOK Field this Spring - Tulsa Drillers

Basketball

National Basketball League of Canada
Tickets Available for Free Family Day Sunday - Windsor Express

NBA G League
Brooks Jr. Sets Career High, Squadron Fall to Remix - Birmingham Squadron
Charge Defeat Raptors 905 - Cleveland Charge
Hildreth Propels Boom To Win Over Skyhawks In Thriller, 130-129 - College Park Skyhawks
MJ Walker: Jonesboro Phenom to Community Mentor - College Park Skyhawks
Long Island Tops Delaware, 123-107 - Delaware Blue Coats
Akinjo Sets Franchise Record in Win at Windy City - Grand Rapids Gold
Swarm Etch Win on Legacy Night, Defeat Go-Go, 119-107 - Greensboro Swarm
Iowa Wolves Lose Second to Austin Spurs 135-120 at Casey's Center - Iowa Wolves
Long Island Nets Complete Four-Game Set in Montreal - Long Island Nets
Cruise Race Past Maine Celtics - Maine Celtics
Cruise Sweep Two-Game Series with 123-108 Win over Maine, Enter All-Star Break Winners of 10 of Last 13 - Motor City Cruise
Former Celtics Fuel Cruise in 109-103 Road Win - Motor City Cruise
Hildreth Propels Boom to Win over Skyhawks in Thriller, 130-129 - Noblesville Boom
Stars Drop Final Game Before All-Star Break to Valley Suns - Salt Lake City Stars
Poulakidas, House Set Franchise Records in Loss to Lakers - San Diego Clippers
Sea Dub Reserves Lift Santa Cruz to 134-116 Victory over Memphis Hustle - Santa Cruz Warriors
Young Selected to 2026 Castrol NBA Rising Stars - Sioux Falls Skyforce
South Bay Lakers Depth Leads Comeback Win over San Diego - South Bay Lakers
Stockton Falls to Mexico City in 107-86 Home Defeat - Stockton Kings
Bulls Fall Short to the Gold, Kawamura Records Career-High Double-Double - Windy City Bulls

Women's National Basketball Association
Golden State Sports Academy Announces Expanded Collaboration with Shoot 360 - Golden State Valkyries

Football

Canadian Football League
Elks Announce 2026 Football Operations and Coaching Staff - Edmonton Elks
Tiger-Cats Re-Sign American Wide Receiver Shemar Bridges - Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Tiger-Cats Sign National Wide Receiver Kurleigh Gittens Jr - Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Alouettes Team up with the Carabins Cheerleaders - Montreal Alouettes
RedBlacks Sign Two - Ottawa RedBlacks

Indoor Football League
Freight Sign Linebacker Cornel Jones - Fishers Freight
Iowa Barnstormers Sign Kicker - Iowa Barnstormers

United Football League
Whitehead, UFL Help Tenable Surpass 7,800 Sock Donations in Dallas - Columbus Aviators
Becht's Next Stop - Orlando Storm

Hockey

American Hockey League
Eastern Conference Prevails in 2026 AHL All-Star Skills Competition - AHL
Preview: Condors vs Gulls, 7 p.m. - Bakersfield Condors
Winning Wednesday Upcoming for Griffins - Grand Rapids Griffins
Griffins & Sled Wings Game Returns Monday - Grand Rapids Griffins
The Hart Beat - Volume 1, Issue 16 - Hartford Wolf Pack
Kyrou Shines in 2026 AHL All-Star Classic - Lehigh Valley Phantoms
Moose Launch Fifth Annual Celebrating Women in Sport Job Shadow Program - Manitoba Moose
Moose Announce Promotional Schedule Additions - Manitoba Moose
Ontario Reign Weekly - Week 19 - Ontario Reign
Jam Packed Blackhawks Centennial Celebration this Weekend - Rockford IceHogs
Clang and Washe Help Lead Pacific Division to 2026 AHL All-Star Challenge Championship - San Diego Gulls
Tampa Bay Lightning Reassign Forward Milo Roelens to Syracuse Crunch from Orlando Solar Bears - Syracuse Crunch
Series Preview- Tucson Roadrunners at Coachella Valley - Tucson Roadrunners
Simashev Helps Pacific Claim 2026 AHL All-Star Challenge - Tucson Roadrunners

ECHL
ECHL Transactions - February 12 - ECHL
Gladiators Defeat Swamp Rabbits 3-2 to Win 4th Straight Game - Atlanta Gladiators
Bison Sign Defenseman Ivan Chukarov - Bloomington Bison
Blades Power Play Leads Way to 4-2 Win over Mariners - Florida Everblades
Mattias Sholl: Remembering Jack Bowkus on "Stick It to Cancer Night" - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Fuel Fall 2-1 to Wheeling on Wednesday Night - Indy Fuel
Iowa Starts Homestand with Defeat vs. Wings - Iowa Heartlanders
K-Wings Dominate in Heartland, Notch 7 in Emphatic Win - Kalamazoo Wings
Tampa Bay Lightning Reassign Milo Roelens to the Syracuse Crunch, Crunch Recall Spencer Kersten - Orlando Solar Bears
John Fusco Follows Family's Olympic Path to Pro Hockey - South Carolina Stingrays
Logan Nijhoff Heads to Europe - Trois-Rivieres Lions

Federal Prospects Hockey League
FPHL Ice Chips - Game Recaps - FPHL
Danbury Hat Tricks X Hat City Physical Therapy Hockey Camp - Danbury Hat Tricks

North American Hockey League
Bobcats Look to Continue Momentum against Norsemen - Bismarck Bobcats
Hat Tricks Host Mountain Kings for Valentine's Weekend Matinees - Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks
Rhinos Sweep Jackalopes on the Road - El Paso Rhinos
Home Stand Continues with Pair vs. Anchorage - Minnesota Wilderness
Brahmas Blank Bugs on Saturday - Shreveport Mudbugs

Ontario Hockey League
Frontenacs' Aleks Kulemin Suspended for Five Games - OHL
Bulldogs Sign 2025 Draft Selection Benjamin Carr - Brantford Bulldogs
Learn More About the Upcoming PEVS Protect Night Night Courtesy of Nick FitzGibbon - Guelph Storm
Game Day - February 13 - FLNT at GUE - Guelph Storm
Family Day Game and Kids Takeover Presented by Beth and Ryan Waller - Guelph Storm
A Tight Game Slips Away in the Third as the Frontenacs Lose 6-3 to the Colts - Kingston Frontenacs
Frontenacs Facing off against One of the Hottest Teams in the League Tonight - Kingston Frontenacs
IceDogs Call up Mullins - Niagara IceDogs
Attack End Road Trip with a 6-3 Loss in Niagara - Owen Sound Attack
Attack Alumni Watch - Bears in the NHL Olympic Break Edition - Owen Sound Attack
Walton, Novotný Pick up Four Points Each in Petes Win over First Place 67's - Peterborough Petes
Holy Mackinaw, It's a Family Day Game - Sudbury Wolves

Professional Women's Hockey League
PWHL Notebook: Olympic Winter Games Edition - February 12 - PWHL
'The Inaugural Season of the PWHL' Documentary to Debut February 16 on Peacock - PWHL
Boston Fleet Highlights During Preliminary Round of Olympic Winter Games - Boston Fleet
Ottawa Charge Matchup against Montréal Victoire Now to be Played at Canadian Tire Centre - Montreal Victoire
Recap of New York Sirens Performance in the Preliminary Round of Olympic Winter Games - New York Sirens
Recap of Ottawa Charge Performance in the Preliminary Round of Olympic Winter Games - Ottawa Charge
Ottawa Charge Matchup against Montréal Victoire Now to be Played at Canadian Tire Centre - Ottawa Charge
Toronto Sceptres Visit Holland Bloorview to Support Capes for Kids - Toronto Sceptres
Toronto Sceptres Complete Prelimary Play at Olympic Winter Games - Toronto Sceptres

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League
Islanders Dominate Red-Hot Cataractes in Statement 6-3 Victory - Charlottetown Islanders
Captain Phillips Comes Through vs Shawinigan - Halifax Mooseheads
Regiment Roll Sea Dogs 5-1 - Newfoundland Regiment

SPHL
This Weekend the Bulls Will Play Three Games in Just Three and a Half Days - Birmingham Bulls
Jaunich Returns to Huntsville - Huntsville Havoc
Macon Signs Chris Mott - Macon Mayhem
Rivermen to Host Grateful Dead Night on February 27, 2026 - Peoria Rivermen
Rivermen Hold off Storm 7-4 in Morning Contest - Peoria Rivermen

United States Hockey League
Bucs Blank Lancers 4-0 for Weekend Sweep - Des Moines Buccaneers
Weekend Preview: Bucs Face RoughRiders, Stampede, and Stars - Des Moines Buccaneers
Bucs Split Weekend with 3-1 Win over Storm - Des Moines Buccaneers
Bucs Announce Women in Sports Panelists - Des Moines Buccaneers
Bucs Roll Lancers 6-3 - Des Moines Buccaneers
Saints and Medical Associates Make Big Impact with 'Stick It to Cancer' Weekend - Dubuque Fighting Saints
Layne Loomer Commits to Miami - Lincoln Stars
Lancers Add Kilpela - Omaha Lancers
Tri-City Defenseman Luka Rohloff Commits to Bemidji State University - Tri-City Storm

Western Hockey League
Michael Bublé and Drew Scott Introduced as Celebrity Coaches for 2026 WHL Prospects Game Presented by Showpass - WHL
Giants Forward Tomik Added to Roster for 2026 WHL Prospects Game Presented by Showpass - WHL
Oil Kings Win Streak Snapped in Loss to Silvertips - Edmonton Oil Kings
Kamloops Blazers to Honour Devan Dubnyk on Legends Night - Saturday, March 7 - Kamloops Blazers
Rockets Visit Wenatchee Friday & Host Vancouver Saturday - Kelowna Rockets
Shane Smith Shines with Hat Trick in Rockets 8-4 Win over Wenatchee - Kelowna Rockets
Vees Playoff Packages Now Available to Stm - Penticton Vees
Vees Announce Family Day Game - Penticton Vees
Winterhawks Lead CHL in Alumni Sent to 2026 Winter Olympics - Portland Winterhawks
Game Day Hub: February 12 vs Victoria - Portland Winterhawks
Pats Edge Blades 7-6 in Overtime Thriller Behind Schultz, Brown Hat Tricks - Regina Pats
Broncos Down Hitmen 3-1 at the Saddledome - Swift Current Broncos
Connor Dale commits to NCAA Merrimack College - Tri-City Americans
Preview: Americans at Thunderbirds - February 13, 2026 - Tri-City Americans
Michael Bublé and Drew Scott Introduced as Celebrity Guest Coaches for 2026 WHL Prospects Game - Vancouver Giants
Giants Forward Tomík Added to Roster for WHL Prospects Game - Vancouver Giants
Kelowna Claims First 2025-26 Meeting with Wild Wednesday, 8-4 - Wenatchee Wild

Lacrosse

National Lacrosse League
Playing Close to Home, Dawson Theede Is Making an Immediate Impact for the FireWolves - Oshawa FireWolves
FireWolves Debut Episode 2 Lacrosse Lives Here Documentary - Oshawa FireWolves

Other

Athletes Unlimited Softball League
Players to Watch: Potential AUSL College Draftees - AUSL
Celebrating Black History Month: Odicci Alexander-Bennett - AUSL Bandits - Chicago Bandits

League One Volleyball
Houston Stays Hot, Extends Win Streak to Five - LOVB Houston
Nebraska Drops Midweek Tilt to Red-Hot Houston - LOVB Nebraska

Major League Rugby
USA Eagles Partner with Major League Rugby S&C to Raise Athlete Standards - MLR
Seattle Seawolves Sign 6'4" Irish Winger Michael Hand - Seattle Seawolves

Major League Volleyball
MLV, Samsung Announce Partnership - MLV
San Diego Mojo Storm Back for Historic Reverse Sweep at Grand Rapids - San Diego Mojo

Soccer

Canadian Premier League
Atlético Signs Former Canada U-20 International Kamron Habibullah - Atletico Ottawa
Preview: Atlético Ottawa v Nashville SC - Atletico Ottawa
Pacific FC Sign Striker Bul Juach - Pacific FC

Gainbridge Super League
Trio of Carolina Ascent Players Called Back up for Puerto Rico Qualifiers - Carolina Ascent FC
Lexington SC Adds Midfielder Darya Rajaee to Gainbridge Super League Roster - Lexington Sporting Club

Major Arena Soccer League
San Diego Sockers Match Preview at Kansas City 2-14 - San Diego Sockers
Ambush Players Nascimento, Briggs Earn MASL Player of the Week Awards - St. Louis Ambush

Major League Soccer
MLS' Marketing Campaign to Feature Magic Johnson, Son Heung-Min and More - MLS
Houston Dynamo FC Hire Club Legend Wade Barrett as Vice President of Community Engagement - Houston Dynamo FC
Nashville SC Signs 2026 Third Round Draft Pick Charles-Emile Brunet - Nashville SC
Timbers Announce Coaching and Soccer Operations Staff Ahead of 2026 MLS Season - Portland Timbers
Timbers Host Annual Log Blessing February 15 at Providence Park to Kick off Stadium's 100th Anniversary - Portland Timbers
MLS Regular Season Kicks off Next Saturday - San Diego FC
More Than 21,000 Tickets Already Sold for Whitecaps FC Home Opener - Vancouver Whitecaps FC

MLS NEXT Pro
Carolina Core FC Signs Defender Nathan Brown - Carolina Core FC
Carolina Core FC Signs Defender Santiago Yepes on Loan - Carolina Core FC
Carolina Core FC Signs Defender Dominique Colon - Carolina Core FC
The Town Soccer Holdings Welcomes Vacaville United as New Partner Club - The Town FC
Toronto FC II Transfer Joseph Melto Quiah to New Mexico United - Toronto FC II

National Women's Soccer League
Angel City Announces Key Additions to Soccer House Staff - Angel City FC
Boston Legacy Acquires Danish International, Harvard Alum Josefine Hasbo - Boston Legacy FC
Kansas City Current Training Facility to Host the Netherlands for FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Kansas City Current
Gotham FC Trades Midfielder Josefine Hasbo to Boston Legacy FC - NJ/NY Gotham FC
Finding Her Fit: Hannah Anderson Embraces New Challenge with Orlando Pride - Orlando Pride
Racing Sets 2026 Theme Nights as Single Game Tickets Go on Sale - Racing Louisville FC
Utah Royals FC Duo Mina Tanaka and Miyabi Moriya Called up for 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup - Utah Royals FC

Northern Super League
Tides Sign Canadian-Jamaican Defender Naya Cardoza - Halifax Tides FC

United Soccer League Championship
United Soccer League Announces 2025 Front Office Awards - USL
Switchbacks FC Announce Zach Zandi's Retirement Ahead of the 2026 Season - Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
Monterey Bay FC and Schalke 04 Establish First Ever Bundesliga and USL Championship Partnership - Monterey Bay FC
New Mexico United Signs Forward Joseph Melto Quiah - New Mexico United
New Mexico United Signs Forward Joseph Melto Quiah - New Mexico United
Oakland Roots/Soul Training Facility Selected by the Australian National Team to be a Base Camp Training Site Ahead of the World Cup - Oakland Roots SC
Hounds Announce 2026 Promotional Schedule - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
Rowdies Loan Luis Alvarez to Charlotte Independence - Tampa Bay Rowdies

United Soccer League One
United Soccer League Announces 2025 Front Office Awards - USL1
Luis Alvarez Returns to the Charlotte Independence on Loan - Charlotte Independence
Corpus Christi FC Signs Attacking Midfielder Tomas Pondeca - Corpus Christi FC
New York Cosmos Forge 2026 Partnership with Wellpoint - New York Cosmos
Griffin Garnett Completes Transfer to Hungarian Side Ferencvárosi TC - Richmond Kickers
Sarasota Paradise Signs College Standout Matt Cence - Sarasota Paradise

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