National Sports
U.S. and Canada want to put the new Cold War on ice and play a 4 Nations hockey final for the ages
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — The U.S. and Canadian hockey teams tried to skate back the geopolitical tension that has infiltrated the 4 Nations Face-Off as they looked ahead to the championship game Thursday night for what has turned into one of the best international hockey tournaments in decades. Setting aside the animosity that has been building ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NASCAR deals Daytona 500 pole winner massive fine for 2nd consecutive year
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Daytona 500 pole-winner Chase Briscoe was dealt a major penalty Wednesday when NASCAR said Joe Gibbs Racing had a modified spoiler on the No. 19 Toyota in time trials. Joe Gibbs Racing was docked 100 driver/owner points and 10 playoff points. The spoiler base is a single-source part that cannot be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U.S. women’s national soccer team using SheBelieves Cup as chance to foster young talent
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — Nineteen-year-old Claire Hutton is one of four players on the U.S. women’s national team roster for the start of the SheBelieves Cup this week who have never appeared in a game for the team. The defensive midfielder for the Kansas City Current said she “gets chills” just thinking about the opportunity she’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Juventus exit in extra time at PSV completes sorry hat trick for Italy in Champions League playoffs
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands (AP) — Juventus completed an unwanted hat trick for Italian soccer on Wednesday with another exit to lower-ranked teams in the Champions League playoffs. Two-time European champion Juventus lost 3-1 after extra time at PSV Eindhoven, which advanced to the round of 16 on a 4-3 aggregate score. Juventus was outlasted after United ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell gets 1-year extension on contract that runs through 2031
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell is receiving a one-year extension on a contract that will now run through March 2032. The school’s athletic board approved the one-year extension recommendation Wednesday. Fickell originally agreed to a seven-year contract paying him an average of $7.8 million per year when Wisconsin hired him away from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada, U.S. ready for 4 Nations final with political tensions high off the ice
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
BOSTON — Jon Cooper is a hockey coach. He’s also aware of the world outside the rink. Relations between Canada and the United States are as frosty as they’ve been in a long time. U.S. President Donald Trump has said repeatedly America’s northern neighbour and close ally should become its “51st state.” There have been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SEC and Big Ten are prepared to push for changes to CFP seeding in 2025
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Big Ten and Southeastern Conference will push for changes in the way College Football Playoff teams are seeded next season to coincide more with how teams are ranked by the CFP selection committee, commissioners for both leagues said on Wednesday. “I’m prepared to vote for seeding change,” SEC Commissioner Greg ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nikola Jokic turns 30 and he’s having one of his best seasons, averaging a triple-double
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets gathered around Nikola Jokic near the 3-point line Wednesday and belted out a rather off-key version of “ happy birthday ” in honor of him turning 30. Usually so poised on the court, the three-time NBA MVP seemed almost bashful. “I don’t like my birthday,” Jokic explained. “Getting older.” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Graves, Thomas lead Charlotte to 78-72 OT win over Temple
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Nik Graves scored 23 points, Robert Braswell and Jaehshon Thomas each had five points in overtime, and Charlotte knocked off Temple 78-72 on Wednesday. Graves added six assists for the 49ers (10-17, 3-11 American Athletic Conference). Giancarlo Rosado scored 15 points while going 5 of 7 and 4 of 5 from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bets pour in on 4 Nations Cup final between US and Canada
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The players have been emotionally invested in the 4 Nations Face-Off, and sports bettors have noticed and followed suit. Money has been pouring in on the tournament, and the championship on Thursday night in Boston — a rematch between the United States and Canada — is drawing large betting handles. BetMGM ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Homan secures playoff berth, Quebec, Ontario, in the hunt at Hearts
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
THUNDER BAY — Ontario’s Danielle Inglis and Quebec’s Laurie St-George rose to the top of their pool with victories at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Inglis improved to 5-1 in Pool B with an 8-6 win in an extra end over Manitoba’s Kate Cameron. Inglis stole points in the 10th and 11th ends. St-Georges was ... Read More »
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