Новости за 15.02.2017

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner doesn't plan on talking with Joe Girardi about a new contract in the near future but spoke highly of the manager's performance.

NEW YORK (AP) — An early version of a Feb. 14 story about NBC purchasing the television news network Euronews said Deborah Turness was running the new partnership. She is running NBC's side of the partnership.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have re-signed quarterback Chad Henne and defensive tackle Abry Jones.

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Braves infielder Sean Rodriguez has had surgery to repair the rotator cuff in his left shoulder.

Long-time owner Barry Levenson plans to hand over the operation to operations manager Patricia Bridges.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Eager for a fresh start and armed with a new rotation, the Atlanta Braves started spring training with an air of confidence and optimism, especially for a team coming off a season of 93 losses.

WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — The New York Mets are returning to West Point to play Army in an exhibition game for the first time in 33 years.

PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma was a major reason the Seattle Mariners stayed in the race for an American League wild-card playoff spot until the second-to-last day of the 2016 season.

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — A cluster of Miami Marlins relievers stood chatting and laughing on a sun-splashed practice field Wednesday, enjoying the leisurely pace of February baseball.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Reliever Tony Watson has gone to arbitration with the Pittsburgh Pirates, asking for a raise from $3.45 million to $6 million.

The two candidates backed by conservatives said "business people" urged them to discuss their candidacies in hopes of reaching a deal.

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 15, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Most injuries to student-athletes occur during routine practices, but only about a third of public high schools have a full-time trainer, according to the U.S.-based National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA).

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 15, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Seeking to calm the nerves of jittery health insurance companies, the Trump administration on Wednesday rolled out tougher enrollment rules for the health care reform program known as Obamacare.

The bill, a response to the presidential recount, would allow only those who lost by certain margin to seek a recount.

Baldwin, D-Madison, made the call in a news release issued Wednesday by she and 10 other U.S. Senate Democrats.

La Crosse County launched an effort last year to establish or clarify its “brand,” and this week the results of that effort were unveiled, including a new logo and a tagline: “Exceptional service. Extraordinary place.”

Education systems and school days are different across the world.

NEW YORK (AP) — Spring break is right around the corner. For some travelers, that means seeking out beaches and sunshine. Others may be tempted by Europe, which has become more affordable for Americans, or by spring skiing.

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Bengals signed fourth-year cornerback Bene Benwikere (ben-WICK'-er-ee) on Wednesday.

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Lisbon's growing popularity with foreigners is compelling the Portuguese government to adapt a military airport for commercial flights.

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Phil Hughes kept a souvenir from his forgettable 2016 season.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Low commodity prices are causing financial pain on Minnesota farms, but bankruptcies are rare thanks in part to a state mediation program.

BRUSSELS (AP) — In an ultimatum to America's allies, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis told fellow NATO members Wednesday to increase military spending by year's end or risk seeing the U.S. curtail its defense support — a stark threat given Europe's…

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Latest on Gov. Bruce Rauner's budget address (all times local):

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings have recalled top forward prospect Adrian Kempe and defenseman Paul LaDue from their AHL affiliate in Ontario.