June 28th, 2025

National Sports

Linebacker Isaiah McDuffie staying with Packers on two-year, $8 million deal, AP source says

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025

Green Bay linebacker Isaiah McDuffie has agreed to terms on a two-year, $8 million deal that will keep him with the Packers, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been announced. ESPN first reported that McDuffie and the ... Read More »

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NCAA Tournament women’s bubble watch: Seton Hall, Ivy League, Virginia Tech

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025

With the calendar turning to March, conference tournaments get underway this week — the last chance for teams to try to impress the NCAA Tournament selection committee. Getting a win or two in the conference tournaments could be huge for teams like Seton Hall, Virginia Tech, Arizona and Saint Joseph’s to help solidify their NCAA ... Read More »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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