Joe Gibbs senses Cup championship chemistry brewing in Bell and team after 2nd consecutive victory
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Joe Gibbs knows quite a lot about what it takes to win a championship. As an NFL coach, he won three Super Bowls. As a NASCAR team owner, his drivers have won five Cup Series titles. And he certainly likes what he sees in Christopher Bell’s consecutive victories, first in Atlanta, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Serena Williams joins ownership group of Toronto Tempo, the WNBA’s 1st Canadian franchise
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
Serena Williams is joining the ownership group of the WNBA’s 1st Canadian franchise, the Toronto Tempo, the team announced Monday. She will partner with Larry Tanenbaum, Chairman of Kilmer Sports Ventures for the Tempo, who will begin play in the 2026 season. “I am thrilled to announce my ownership role in the first Canadian WNBA ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former CFL star Elliott Brown getting a head start on life after football
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
Elliott Brown is taking the off-season to do more than just prepare for his first NFL opportunity. The six-foot-four, 225-pound defensive end signed a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals in January following two seasons with the Edmonton Elks. But the 27-year-old American spent last week participating in the CFL mentorship program, a joint venture ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big Ten hoping to close in on getting double-figure teams into NCAA Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
The Big Ten has eight teams that should be locks to reach the NCAA Tournament. For the league to hit double figures, teams on the bubble will have to have a strong finish to the season. Indiana (18-11, 9-9 Big Ten) appeared to be on the outside looking in less than a month ago, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL scouting combine helps some, raises questions about others and creates intrigue as draft looms
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When the NFL scouting combine opened, everyone wanted to see Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter work out at two positions and how the top quarterback duel would go. Those hopes were dashed in Indianapolis. Hunter skipped both on-field opportunities and quarterbacks Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders joined the growing list of top ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lyon to sanction coach Fonseca after heated clash with referee
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
LYON, France (AP) — French club Lyon says it sanction Paulo Fonseca after the coach lost his temper and confronted a referee in an extraordinary outburst of rage during a league match at the weekend. Fonseca was sent off deep in stoppage time during a 2-1 win against Brest for angrily reacting to a potential ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennis legend Serena Williams joining ownership of WNBA’s Toronto Tempo
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
TORONTO — Tennis legend Serena Williams is joining the Toronto Tempo’s ownership group, the WNBA expansion team announced Monday. Williams said in a release that women’s sports are an “incredible investment opportunity” and she is looking forward to being part of the WNBA’s first Canadian team. Her investment in the ownership team, led by Kilmer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braves catcher Sean Murphy has a cracked rib and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) — Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy has a cracked rib and is expected to miss four to six weeks, the team said on Monday. The injury gives top prospect Drake Baldwin the chance to start the season as the starting catcher. Murphy, 24, was an All-Star in 2023 but struggled last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ACC, FSU, Clemson reach proposed settlement to end legal fight, change money distribution: AP source
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
The Atlantic Coast Conference, Clemson and Florida State have reached a proposed settlement that would end their legal fight and change the league’s revenue-distribution model, a person familiar with the situation said Monday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither the league nor the schools have publicly addressed the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aaron Rodgers’ next destination and Myles Garrett’s future headlined the buzz from the NFL combine
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Matthew Stafford chose to stay in Los Angeles. Deebo Samuel was sent to Washington. Many NFL players will be on the move when free agency begins next week and the foundation for a lot of transactions was formed at the scouting combine last week. While 329 college prospects gathered in Indianapolis to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!How close is Alex Ovechkin to breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record?
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 884 goals and needs 10 to tie and 11 to break the record. Ovechkin entered the season 42 short of breaking the regular-season record by “The Great One” that had long seemed unapproachable. ... Read More »
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