PHOENIX (AP) — Brandon Woodruff is staying with the Milwaukee Brewers after all. The right-hander has finalized a backloaded $17.5 million, two-year contract with Milwaukee that includes a mutual option for the 2026 season. The deal was completed three months after the Brewers allowed the injured pitcher to test free agency rather than tendering him a contract for 2024. “I’ve …

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia’s Republican-controlled House of Delegates voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to allow teachers and other school staff who undergo training to carry guns in K-12 public schools. The bill, which now heads to the Senate, would allow teachers, administrators and support personnel with concealed carry permits to volunteer to bring a firearm into school with the intention …

Vancouver Canucks (37-15-6, first in the Pacific Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (23-21-11, fifth in the Pacific Division) Seattle; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Kraken host the Vancouver Canucks after Jared McCann scored two goals in the Kraken’s 4-3 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings. Seattle has gone 23-21-11 overall with a 6-6-3 record against the Pacific …

BOSTON (AP) — Appeals Court Associate Justice Gabrielle R. Wolohojian, a former romantic partner of Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, testified Wednesday before the Governor’s Council on her nomination to the state’s highest court. Healey has said her past relationship with Wolohojian shouldn’t deny the state the benefit of having her serve on the state Supreme Judicial Court. The panel didn’t …

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Danai Gurira remembers a moment filming “ The Walking Dead ” which she now believes contributed to the future pairing of her character Michonne with Andrew Lincoln’s Rick. It was during season three, Gurira’s first season on the show. The scene featured Lincoln, Steven Yeun, Norman Reedus, Lauren Cohan and Michael Rooker. Gurira recalls Michonne wielding …

FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan man whose 2-year-old daughter shot herself in the head with his revolver last week became the first person charged under the state’s new law requiring safe storage of guns, just days after the new measure took effect as part of a sweeping reform of gun regulations in the state. Michael Tolbert, 44, of Flint, …

All Times EST Group A W L T GF GA Pts United States 1 0 0 5 0 3 Argentina 0 0 1 0 0 1 Mexico 0 0 1 0 0 1 Dominican Republic 0 1 0 0 5 0 Tuesday, Feb.. 20 At Carson, Calif. Mexico 0, Argentina 0 United States 5, Dominican Republic, 0 Friday, Feb. 23 …

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The players expected to compete in the 88th Masters, to be played April 11-14. Players listed only in the first category for which they are eligible (a-amateur). MASTERS CHAMPIONS: Jon Rahm, Scottie Scheffler, Hideki Matsuyama, Dustin Johnson, Tiger Woods, Patrick Reed, Sergio Garcia, Danny Willett, Jordan Spieth, Bubba Watson, Adam Scott, Charl Schwartzel, Phil Mickelson, Zach …

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers and forward Jonny Brodzinski have reached an agreement on a two-year contract extension. General manager Chris Drury announced the deal on Wednesday. The contract is a one-way deal, with Brodzinski earning $787,500 annually whether he stays in the NHL or is sent down to the minor leagues. Brodzinski has been a regular …

VILNA, Lituania (AP) — Lituania decidió el miércoles cerrar otros dos de sus seis puntos de control con Bielorrusia a partir del mes próximo, en medio de las crecientes tensiones con su vecino oriental, que es aliado de Rusia. Con esto, son cuatro los cruces fronterizos cerrados entre los dos países. Los puntos de control de Lavoriskes y Raigardas dejaran …

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — An old Earth-observing satellite fell out of orbit Wednesday and harmlessly broke apart over the Pacific. The European Remote Sensing 2 satellite reentered halfway between Hawaii and Alaska. The European Space Agency confirmed the demise of the 5,000-pound (2,300-kilogram) spacecraft, known as ERS-2. No damage or injuries were reported. Experts had expected most of the …

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. South Florida Bulls (19-5, 12-1 AAC) at UTSA Roadrunners (8-18, 2-11 AAC) San Antonio; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulls -5.5; over/under is 156 BOTTOM LINE: …

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Anton Lundell scored 1:36 into overtime and the Florida Panthers beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Tuesday night to jump over the idle Boston Bruins and into the top spot in the Eastern Conference. “It must have been one of the coolest moments in this building (for me) for sure,” Lundell said. “Out there in overtime, …

WASHINGTON (AP) — With election season already underway, some state election officials are expressing frustration that Congress has yet to allocate federal money they have come to rely on to help cover the costs of securing their systems from attacks, updating equipment and training staff. Election officials face a long list of challenges this year, including potential cyberattacks waged by …

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Jerod Mayo was clear when he was hired as the New England Patriots new coach that he wanted to empower his new staff with the freedom to have a voice both on the sideline and in the meeting rooms. His new trio of coordinators said Wednesday that they are confident they will have the space they …