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Cam Ward has answer for anyone who thinks he quit on Miami after breaking TD record in bowl game
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — While Cam Ward hasn’t decided if he will throw at the NFL combine next week, the quarterback knows how he will answer any scouts or team personnel who ask him if he quit on the Miami Hurricanes team by not finishing his final game with them. “Okay, you’re either going ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hidalgo scores 19 points as No. 1 Notre Dame uses strong second half to beat No. 11 Duke 64-59
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Hannah Hidalgo scored 19 points and No. 1 Notre Dame used a strong second half to beat No. 11 Duke 64-59 on Monday. Notre Dame (23-2, 14-0 Atlantic Coast Conference), which moved up to No. 1 for the first time in more than six years earlier in the day, won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec’s St-Georges upsets Manitoba’s Einarson in Scotties Tournament of Hearts
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Quebec’s Laurie St-Georges contributed to gridlock at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts by handing four-time Canadian champion Kerri Einarson a first loss Monday. St-Georges team upended Einarson 9-6 to create a three-way tie for first in Pool B at the national curling championship, but there were also five teams with just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida hires Marquette’s Ryan Theis to succeed Mary Wise as women’s volleyball coach
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida hired Ryan Theis as its women’s volleyball coach on Monday, bringing him back nearly 20 years after he served as an assistant on Mary Wise’s staff. Wise, 65, retired earlier this month after 34 years and 987 wins with the Gators. Theis worked under Wise from 2006-07. He spent the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Djokovic says tennis players have a ‘lack of trust’ in doping agencies after Sinner case
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Novak Djokovic says a majority of tennis players have lost faith in the anti-doping authorities following Jannik Sinner’s three-month ban, and there’s a widespread feeling that “favoritism” is being shown to the sport’s biggest stars. The 24-time major winner called on the World Anti-Doping Agency and the International Tennis Integrity Agency ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHL roundup: Barkey sets franchise short-handed goal record as Knights beat Firebirds
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
LONDON, Ont. — Denver Barkey scored two short-handed goals to set a franchise record and added an assist as the league-leading London Knights defeated the Flint Firebirds 4-1 in Ontario Hockey League action on Monday. Barkey’s second goal into an empty net gave him 13 career short-handed markers, breaking Liam Foudy’s franchise record. Kasper Halttunen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Knight scores twice as Fleet defeat Sirens 4-1
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Hilary Knight scored two goals to reach eight on the season, Aerin Frankel made 35 saves, and the Boston Fleet beat the New York Sirens 4-1 on Monday for their fourth straight win in the Professional Women’s Hockey League season series. Boston (6-3-2-6) has won four of its last five games. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White Sox claim RHP Owen White off waivers from the Yankees
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Chicago White Sox claimed Owen White off waivers from the New York Yankees on Monday, giving the well-traveled pitcher another new home. White was selected by Texas in the second round of the 2018 amateur draft. He made five appearances with the Rangers over the previous two years, going 0-1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hilary Knight scores 2 goals, Aerin Frankel makes 35 saves, and the Fleet beat the Sirens 4-1
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Hilary Knight scored two goals to reach eight on the season, Aerin Frankel made 35 saves, and the Boston Fleet beat the New York Sirens 4-1 on Monday for its fourth straight win in the season series. Boston (6-3-2-6) has won four of its last five games. New York (4-3-2-8) has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL roundup: Gill nets late winner for Wildcats in 3-1 win over Mooseheads
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
HALIFAX — Dyllan Gill’s goal at 17:46 of the third period snapped a 1-1 deadlock and lifted the visiting Moncton Wildcats to a 3-1 win over the Halifax Mooseheads in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action on Monday at Scotiabank Centre. Vincent Collard and Markus Vidicek (empty-netter) also scored for the Maritimes Division-leading Wildcats (41-9-2-0), ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada impresses early, hangs on late to beat Finland and advance to 4 Nations final
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
BOSTON — Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon have a history of stepping up in big moments. Stanley Cup finals. Tight playoff series. Game 7s where everything is on the line. With the pressure mounting to deliver on a different stage Monday afternoon, Canada’s dynamic offensive duo led the charge to help their country punch its ... Read More »
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