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Bruins D Charlie McAvoy is out and Canucks’ Quinn Hughes is in for US in 4 Nations final vs. Canada
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — The United States didn’t have to sacrifice much when looking for a replacement for injured defenseman Charlie McAvoy in the 4 Nations Face-Off final: Reigning Norris Trophy winner Quinn Hughes was ready to step in. U.S. coach Mike Sullivan said Tuesday that Hughes was on his way to Boston to be available ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Championship first round now set with dates added to matchups
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
Toronto FC will host CF Montreal on April 30 in the first round of the Telus Canadian Championship in a battle of MLS rivals who have combined to win 13 of the last 17 editions of the cup competition. The tournament draw was held in December with Canada Soccer confirming the tournament dates on Tuesday. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Djokovic loses to Berrettini in Doha, says no pain in hamstring
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Novak Djokovic was upset by Matteo Berrettini 7-6 (4), 6-2 on Tuesday at the Qatar Open in the Serb’s first match since exiting the Australian Open with a hamstring injury. The 37-year-old Djokovic, ranked No. 7, lost to the Italian for the first time in five career matches and will have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US GM Bill Guerin says he would welcome Trump when Americans play Canada for 4 Nations title
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — The general manager of the U.S. team in the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament said he would welcome a visit from President Donald Trump to the championship game between the United States and Canada on Thursday night. Bill Guerin, who played 18 years in the NHL for eight teams, said on Fox ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canucks’ Hughes on standby for U.S. ahead of 4 Nations final with McAvoy out
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
BOSTON — Quinn Hughes is set to join the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off. Whether the Vancouver Canucks captain gets into Thursday’s final against Canada remains to be seen. The Boston Bruins announced star defenceman Charlie McAvoy will miss the championship game after being admitted to hospital for tests related to an upper-body ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Johnston brothers look to build on successful ’24 Elite Series bass fishing season
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
Chris and Cory Johnston have tough acts to follow this season. Their own. The brothers open the Elite Series bass fishing season Thursday on the St. Johns River in Palatka, Fla., following significant ’24 campaigns. Chris Johnston became the first Canadian to capture the overall championship while Cory Johnston won two tournaments, which were not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commanders hire Jesse Madden, John Madden’s grandson, as offensive quality control coach
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The Washington Commanders have hired Jesse Madden, John Madden’s grandson, as an offensive quality control coach. Jesse Madden, a recent Michigan graduate, was a quarterback for the Wolverines his freshman season in 2021 before switching to defensive back. He was a member of Michigan’s 2024 national championship team. John Madden, a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hernandez sent off for diving and Feyenoord knocks AC Milan out of the Champions League
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
MILAN (AP) — Seldom has a player’s sending off had such an influence on a game. AC Milan was to left rue Theo Hernandez’s second yellow card — for diving — as Feyenoord advanced to the Champions League last 16 at the former European champion’s expense with a 1-1 draw in the second leg of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joe Buck will call the Brewers-Yankees game on opening day for ESPN
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — Joe Buck will call his first nationally televised baseball game since 2021 on opening day. Buck will be in the booth for ESPN when the New York Yankees host the Milwaukee Brewers on March 27 at 3 p.m. EST. Buck was Fox Sports’ lead MLB announcer from 1996 through 2021 and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Notre Dame hires Ja’Juan Seider away from Penn State to coach running backs
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame has hired running backs coach Ja’Juan Seider away from Penn State to do the same job for the Irish, coach Marcus Freeman announced Tuesday. Seider had been the Nittany Lions’ running backs coach since 2018 and was promoted to co-offensive coordinator in 2022 and assistant head coach in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AC Milan exits Champions League in 1-1 draw that sends Feyenoord to round of 16
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
MILAN (AP) — AC Milan was to left rue Theo Hernandez’s sending off for diving as Feyenoord advanced to the Champions League last 16 at the former European champion’s expense with a 1-1 draw in the second leg of their playoff on Tuesday. Hernandez earned his second yellow card for a dive in the 51st ... Read More »
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