Canada’s Andrew Nembhard sees improvement in sophomore season with Indiana Pacers
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on February 19th, 2024
TORONTO – As great as the past year has been for Canadian basketball, Andrew Nembhard expects things are going to get even better. Nembhard, from Aurora, Ont., is enjoying his sophomore NBA season as the starting shooting guard on the Indiana Pacers. Like fellow Canadian NBAers Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, RJ Barrett, and Jamal Murray, the 24-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran cornerback Edwards-Cooper understands why he’s with Roughriders
By Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press on February 19th, 2024
Jalon Edwards-Cooper understands clearly why he’s with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The veteran cornerback was among seven players Saskatchewan signed last Tuesday, the first day of CFL free agency. That activity wasn’t surprising as the Riders have missed the playoffs the last two seasons. “That (being pursued in free agency) doesn’t put any extra pressure on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Messi and Miami are grabbing the attention in Major League Soccer’s Eastern Conference
By The Associated Press on February 19th, 2024
PHILADELPHIA UNION 2023 RECORD AND FINISH: 15-9-10, 4th in the East, lost in the conference semifinals to FC Cincinnati. COACH: Jim Curtin. KEY PLAYERS: Alejandro Bedoya, James Blake. Julian Carranza. OUTLOOK: The Union have reached the conference semifinals in four of the last five seasons. They’ve made the playoffs for six straight seasons. Last year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Major League Soccer kicks off with all eyes on Lionel Messi & Co. at Inter Miami
By Anne M. Peterson, The Associated Press on February 19th, 2024
Messi Mania returns to Major League Soccer as Lionel Messi embarks on his first full season with Inter Miami. But this year, there’s a twist. Inter Miami signed Luis Suarez in the offseason, reuniting the two close friends. The pair, along with former Barcelona teammates Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, have made Miami THE team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LAFC’s Bouanga, Seattle’s Morris and Dallas’ Ferreira highlight MLS Western Conference clubs
By The Associated Press on February 19th, 2024
LAFC 2023 RECORD AND FINISH: 14-10-10, 3rd in the West, fell to Columbus in the MLS Cup final. COACH: Steve Cherundolo. KEY PLAYERS: Denis Bouanga, Hugo Loris, Eduard Atuesta. OUTLOOK: LAFC played the most games of any MLS team last season, reaching the finals of the CONCACAF Champions League and the MLS Cup playoffs. LAFC ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Einarson survives challenge from Brown, improves to 3-1 at Scotties
By The Canadian Press on February 19th, 2024
CALGARY – Canada’s Kerri Einarson continued her drive toward a fifth straight Canadian women’s curling title Monday with a 9-8 win over British Columbia’s Corryn Brown at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Brown’s team forced an extra end with two in the ninth and a steal of two in the 10th to tie it at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leafs centre Matthews, Oilers captain McDavid among NHL stars of the week
By The Canadian Press on February 19th, 2024
NEW YORK – Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews, Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid and Florida Panthers left-wing Matthew Tkachuk have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week. Matthews recorded hat tricks in consecutive games and added two assists as the Maple Leafs had a 3-0-0 week and moved into third place in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Premier League goes patriotic with red-and-white 2024 match ball
By The Canadian Press on February 19th, 2024
TORONTO – The Canadian Premier League is showing its colours with the 2024 match ball. The ball, a continuation of the league’s partnership with Derbystar Canada, is red and white and adorned with the blended Maple Leaf and North Star emblem contained in the CPL logo. “We wanted a ball that was unmistakably Canadian, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Fernandez cruises to first-round win over Pera at Dubai Open
By The Canadian Press on February 19th, 2024
DUBAI CITY, United Arab Emirates – Canada’s Leylah Fernadez cruised into the second round of the Dubai Tennis Championships with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Bernarda Pera of the United States on Monday. Fernandez converted four of her five breaks in the second set and wrapped up the match in 79 minutes to improve to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nets fire coach Jacque Vaughn with team in 11th place at the All-Star break
By Brian Mahoney, The Associated Press on February 19th, 2024
NEW YORK – The Brooklyn Nets fired Jacque Vaughn on Monday after ending a disappointing first half of the season with a 50-point loss in Boston in their final game before the All-Star break. About a year after giving Vaughn a contract extension, the Nets changed course and said an interim coach would be named ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roy Hodgson, 76, leaves Crystal Palace days after falling ill during training session
By The Associated Press on February 19th, 2024
LONDON (AP) – Roy Hodgson is stepping down as manager of Crystal Palace, the Premier League team said Monday. The 76-year-old former England coach was hospitalized last week after falling ill during a training session, amid reports that Palace was about to replace him as manager. “I understand, given recent circumstances, it may be prudent ... Read More »
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