July 29th, 2025

National Sports

Fenerbahce says it has filed lawsuit against Galatasaray over ‘attack’ on coach Jose Mourinho

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025

Turkish soccer team Fenerbahce said Friday it had filed a lawsuit against rival Galatasaray for an “attack on the personal rights” of coach Jose Mourinho. Galatasaray accused Mourinho of making racist comments after Monday’s Istanbul derby, saying in a statement that he had used “unequivocally inhumane rhetoric” after he referred to the opposition bench “jumping ... Read More »

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Australia through to Champions Trophy semifinal after rain denies result against Afghanistan

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Australia reached the Champions Trophy semifinals after its last group game against Afghanistan was abandoned because of rain and a wet outfield on Friday. Australia, which achieved a record chase of 352 against England in the opening game, finished the group stage with four points after its last two games were ... Read More »

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Canada’s Auger-Aliassime advances to Dubai final, chance for third title of 2025

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025

DUBAI — Montreal’s Felix Auger-Aliassime will play for his third title of 2025 after downing French qualifier Quentin Halys 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 in the semifinal at the Dubai Tennis Championships on Friday. The 24-year-old, who already claimed titles in Adelaide and Montpellier this season, saved three set points in the opening set before taking control ... Read More »

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UEFA fines Real Madrid 30,000 euros for discriminatory behavior

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025

MADRID (AP) — UEFA has fined Real Madrid 30,000 euros ($31,200) for unspecified discriminatory behavior apparently by fans during its recent Champions League game against Manchester City. Madrid was also handed a suspended partial closure of the stadium on Friday. UEFA said the Spanish club was on a two-year probation period during which 500 seats ... Read More »

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Tank Davis is a big favorite in front of another big crowd in Brooklyn for title bout against Roach

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Gervonta Davis will pack the place Saturday night, just as he always does when he fights. “Tank” set a record for a boxing card in Brooklyn with an announced crowd of nearly 19,000 fans the last time he fought there, then drew more than that in Washington and Las Vegas for ... Read More »

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Canada’s Sherret takes over World Cup ski cross standings lead with bronze medal

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025

GUDAURI — India Sherret, of Cranbrook, B.C., won the bronze medal in the World Cup ski cross competition on Friday. Switzerland’s Fanny Smith claimed gold, while Italy’s Jole Galli took silver. It was Sherret’s sixth podium finish of the season, and she now leads the World Cup standings with 750 points, ahead of teammate Marielle ... Read More »

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Phillies slugger Bryce Harper is back in the lineup after getting hit in the arm on Wednesday

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025

CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Bryce Harper is returning to the Philadelphia Phillies lineup on Friday, two days after getting hit on the arm by a pitch. Harper is scheduled to hit second and play in his usual spot at first base against Boston. Harper had a bruise on his right arm after getting hit by ... Read More »

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CF Montreal acquires Pacific’s Emil Gazdov, named the CPL’s top goalkeeper in 2024

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025

CF Montreal has acquired Canadian goalkeeper Emil Gazdov from Pacific FC in a record transfer for the Canadian Premier League team. The fee is close to $300,000, with Pacific to get 20 per cent of a subsequent sell-on fee, according to a source granted anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly on the ... Read More »

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Mets infielder Nick Madrigal’s fractured left shoulder could sideline him for the entire 2025 season

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — New York Mets infielder Nick Madrigal could miss the entire 2025 season with a fractured left shoulder. Manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters Friday that Madrigal needs surgery to repair his non-throwing shoulder, which the player dislocated Sunday when he fell to the ground after throwing a ball to first ... Read More »

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Man United’s Alejandro Garnacho to buy dinner for players after locker room walk against Ipswich

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Alejandro Garnacho will buy dinner for his Manchester United teammates after his reaction to being substituted in the first half against Ipswich on Wednesday. Garnacho headed straight to the locker room when replaced by Noussair Mazraoui just before halftime, with United coach Ruben Amorim having to reorganize his team following a ... Read More »

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Antony providing spark to Betis before Madrid visits with its depleted midfield

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2025

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Leaving Old Trafford has — so far — done wonders for Antony. The Brazilian forward has scored three goals and made two assists in six games across all competitions since he joined Real Betis on loan from Manchester United last month. That contrasts with his disappointing time with United, when he ... Read More »

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