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Rangers left-hander Bradford to open season on injured list with sore elbow
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2025
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Texas Rangers left-hander Cody Bradford will start the season on the injured list because of soreness in his throwing elbow. Bradford had an MRI this week that came back clean, but Rangers manager Bruce Bochy told reporters on Thursday the club will shut him down for 10 days to see how ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The 49ers flip long snappers, signing Jon Weeks to replace Taybor Pepper
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers made a long snapper switch Thursday, cutting Taybor Pepper after five seasons in the role and signing free agent Jon Weeks from Houston. Pepper took over the long snapping role early in the 2020 season in San Francisco and missed only one game in that span ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Premier Ford optimistic following talks with Lutnick in Washington
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2025
WASHINGTON — Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Thursday that a meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has lowered the temperature on the ongoing trade war launched by U.S. President Donald Trump last month. But there was no change to Trump’s punishing tariffs that have thrown markets on both sides of the border into disarray ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rory McIlroy mum on video of him taking phone from University of Texas player heckling him
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2025
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Rory McIlroy was interested only in his good start to The Players Championship on Thursday than discussing a heckling incident in which he took the phone of a University of Texas player who had heckled him during a practice round. Luke Potter won the Hayt Collegiate Tournament on Monday, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!John Lennon gets honored on UK coin collection in what would have been his 85th year
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — John Lennon is being honored in a specially minted British coin collection to mark the year the Beatles great and peace advocate would have turned 85, the Royal Mint said Friday. The coin, which will go on sale on Monday, features a portrait of Lennon that is based on a famous image ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Breanna Stewart has arthroscopic surgery on right meniscus, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Breanna Stewart had arthroscopic surgery on her right meniscus, a person familiar with the procedure told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to speak publicly. Stewart will be back for New York Liberty training camp, which opens on April 27, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Autry’s 23 lead George Washington past Fordham in Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament 88-81
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trey Autry had 23 points in George Washington’s 88-81 victory over Fordham on Thursday in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament. Autry went 8 of 14 from the field (7 for 13 from 3-point range) for the Revolutionaries (21-11). Rafael Castro scored 17 points and added eight rebounds. Darren Buchanan Jr. shot 4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bubble watch: Indiana and Xavier now feeling the heat with Texas and North Carolina closing strong
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2025
A look at the NCAA Tournament bubble picture: Missed opportunities Xavier and Indiana had chances to give their resumes a significant boost Thursday, but the Musketeers lost 89-87 to No. 25 Marquette, and Indiana fell 72-59 to No. 23 Oregon. Those aren’t bad losses by any means, but they were squandered chances, given that Xavier ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Josh Giddey to travel with Bulls on 6-game trip, though it’s not clear when he’ll return from injury
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls hope Josh Giddey returns from a sprained right ankle during their season-long six-game trip. Coach Billy Donovan said Thursday the point guard will travel with the team and there is “some optimism” he will play during the trip. He said the pain has gone down, though the swelling “is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Craft has 24 points, Miami (Ohio) beats Eastern Michigan 81-75 in Mid-American Conference Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Kam Craft had 24 points and Miami (Ohio) beat Eastern Michigan 81-75 on Thursday in the Mid-American Conference Tournament quarterfinals. Craft also added eight rebounds for the RedHawks (24-8). Reece Potter added 15 points while shooting 6 of 11 from the field and 2 for 3 from the line while he also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dent has 25, New Mexico beats San Jose State 63-52 in Mountain West Conference Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Donovan Dent had 25 points in New Mexico’s 63-52 win over San Jose State on Thursday in the Mountain West Conference Tournament quarterfinals. Dent added five assists for the Lobos (26-6). Nelly Junior Joseph scored 14 points while going 6 of 16 and 2 of 5 from the free-throw line and ... Read More »
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