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Kara Dunn scores 22, leads big finish as No. 19 Georgia Tech women hold off Wake Forest 73-62
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Kara Dunn scored 22 points, including nine in the final five minutes, and No. 19 Georgia Tech finished strong to defeat Wake Forest 73-62 on Sunday. Georgia Tech trailed only once, 54-53 early in the fourth quarter. A layup by Kayla Blackshear put the Yellow Jackets back in the lead and they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump is attending the Daytona 500 and says the spirit of NASCAR will ‘fuel America’s Golden Age’
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump, attending Sunday’s Daytona 500, for the second time as president, called the opening event of the NASCAR series a unifying event that possesses a spirit that will “fuel America’s Golden Age” — which he has said would happen under his leadership. In a presidential message released as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liverpool continues Premier League title charge and Man United’s season keeps getting worse
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
Liverpool continued its charge toward the Premier League title on Sunday with a 2-1 win against Wolverhampton. For Manchester United, it just keeps getting worse after a 1-0 loss at Tottenham. The fortunes of England’s two most successful teams could hardly be more contrasting. Victory for Liverpool saw the club restore its seven-point lead over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian racewalker Evan Dunfee sets North American 20km record
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
ADELAIDE — Canadian racewalker Evan Dunfee set a North American 20-kilometre record on Sunday at the Australian 20km Race Walking Championships. Dunfee won the race in one hour, 17 minutes and 39 seconds to beat Australia’s Rhydian Cowley (1:18:35). “Dream day,” Dunfee posted to X, formerly known as Twitter. “For nearly 20 years I’ve been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daytona 500 stopped by rain after 11 laps with Trump on hand for NASCAR’s biggest race
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Rain has stopped the Daytona 500 on Sunday after 11 laps, not long after President Donald Trump in his heavily armored presidential limousine known in Washington as “The Beast” led the drivers on two laps around the track. The caution flag came out with defending Daytona 500 champion William Byron ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Latest: The Daytona 500 is off to the races
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
It’s NASCAR’s turn to throw its version of the Super Bowl, and the Daytona 500 is trying hard to match the hype. Captain America actor Anthony Mackie and even President Donald Trump are expected to attend the “Great American Race.” The field is stacked with stars including four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves, seven-time champion ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Como teen Diao scores again to help his team to a 2-0 win at Fiorentina
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
MILAN (AP) — Teenager Assane Diao could very well prove to be Como’s savior. The 19-year-old scored again on Sunday to set relegation-threatened Como on its way to a 2-0 win at Fiorentina in Serie A. It was Diao’s fourth goal in his seven matches since joining from Real Betis last month and the win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No Marmoush, no problem: Frankfurt beats Kiel 3-1 to consolidate 3rd place in Bundesliga
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
BERLIN (AP) — Eintracht Frankfurt snapped its run of three draws and consolidated third place in the Bundesliga with a 3-1 win over relegation-threatened Holstein Kiel on Sunday. Hugo Ekitiké saw a penalty saved and had a late goal ruled out for offside, but others stepped up to score the goals that showed Frankfurt can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dandjinou captures gold again, Canada wins short track Crystal Globe
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
MILAN — Short track speedskating star William Dandjinou captured gold again to help Canada win the team Crystal Globe as the top country on the ISU WorldTour on Sunday. Dandjinou won the men’s 1,000 metres in one minute 23.025 seconds to edge Italy’s Pietro Sighel (1:23.119) and Korea’s Jang Sung-woo (1:23.220) on the final day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lyon’s attack looks sharp under new coach Fonseca. Nice beats Le Havre to reclaim third spot
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — After 10 goals in three games, new coach Paulo Fonseca’s pledge to bring attacking soccer back to Lyon is holding firm. Sunday’s 4-1 win at Montpellier in Ligue 1 saw four different Lyon players on target for the second straight game. After being involved in all four Lyon goals against Reims last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump attends the Daytona 500 and says the spirit of NASCAR will ‘fuel America’s Golden Age’
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump is attending Sunday’s Daytona 500, a race that he said is a unifying event with a spirit that will “fuel America’s Golden Age.” In a presidential message released as he flew to Daytona Beach, Florida, Trump said the opening event of the NASCAR series brings together people ... Read More »
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