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Dybala double sends Roma to Europa League last 16 as Fenerbahce, Alkmaar and Real Sociedad advance
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
Paulo Dybala struck twice in four minutes as Roma beat Porto 3-2 to reach the Europa League round of 16 on Thursday. Dybala returned from a knee injury sustained in the first-leg 1-1 draw a week ago in Portugal, and Roma advanced on a 4-3 aggregate score. Porto went ahead thanks to Samu’s acrobatic volley ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 22 for a new SUV as Juan Soto gives Mets 3B Brett Baty a Tahoe for switching numbers
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Juan Soto got his desired No. 22 jersey with the New York Mets after his record $765 million contract this offseason. Brett Baty, who wore that number the past three seasons, got a brand new SUV in spring training. The Mets posted video Thursday showing Soto standing next to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian women set for start of qualifying road for FIFA U-20 World Cup
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
The Canadian under-20 women’s soccer team plays Dominica on Friday in a CONCACAF qualifier in Port of Spain, Trinidad, the first step on a journey that hopefully leads to next year’s FIFA U-20 World Cup in Poland. The United States and Mexico, as the top-ranked countries in the confederation, get to skip the qualifying round ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ja Morant the Memphis player burglarized by group targeting pro athletes, report says
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Two-time NBA All-Star Ja Morant is the Memphis Grizzlies player whose home was burglarized by the seven men from Chile charged in federal court with orchestrating break-ins at the homes of prominent professional athletes around the country, according to a published report. The Daily Memphian reported Thursday that a senior law ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!If Pivetta gets hurt, Padres could cut deal short after 2 years or extend it to 5th year for $5M
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
San Diego could cut short Nick Pivetta’s $55 million, four-year contract after two seasons if he gets a specified long-term injury and the Padres also could extend the deal for a fifth season at the relatively low price of $5 million. Pivetta’s agreement was announced Monday by San Diego as a four-year contract, and it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta, B.C. lock in playoff seeds behind Homan at Tournament of Hearts
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Playoff seedings in one pool at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts clicked into place while the playoff race in the other pool was still on. Defending champion Rachel Homan capped Pool A at 8-0 followed Alberta’s Kayla Skrlik and B.C.’s Corryn Brown both 6-2. Skrlik ranked higher because of an earlier ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fran Dunphy retiring at end of La Salle’s season. He’ll leave as winningest coach in Philly’s Big 5
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — La Salle’s Fran Dunphy, who has won more than 600 games and made 17 NCAA Tournament appearances in 33 seasons as coach at three of Philadelphia’s Big 5 schools, said Thursday he would retire at the end of the season. The 76-year-old Dunphy will become special assistant to the president at La ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hockey a Home Run: Blue Jays following 4 Nations Face-Off at spring training
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
DUNEDIN — Baseball is top of mind for the Toronto Blue Jays as they prepare for their pre-season opener on Saturday, but the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament has generated plenty of interest in the team’s clubhouse. The MLB Network is the usual go-to option on the big screens around the team’s player development complex. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller hit in the head by a line drive, walks off field under own power
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller was hit in the head by a line drive on Thursday during the team’s spring training against the Chicago Cubs, but was able to walk off the field. The scary moment happened in the third inning when Michael Busch ripped a 105.5 mph liner that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Victor Wembanyama’s season appears to be over. What’s next for the Spurs star?
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
Victor Wembanyama is one of the faces of the NBA, the star of the San Antonio Spurs and already one of the biggest names in basketball. And his season is likely over, after the Spurs announced Thursday that he has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. The 7-foot-3 center from France ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parker Kligerman loses appeal after having NASCAR Truck Series win erased by disqualification
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Parker Kligerman on Thursday lost his appeal after having his NASCAR Truck Series season-opening win at Daytona erased by a disqualification. NASCAR disqualified Kligerman’s No. 75 on Friday night when his truck was found to be too low in a postrace inspection. Corey Heim was declared the new winner. Kligerman immediately announced ... Read More »
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