National Sports
Lyon’s attack is looking sharp under new coach Fonseca. Nice faces Le Havre later
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!Michigan State coach Tom Izzo passes Bob Knight for most Big Ten conference wins
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Michigan State’s Tom Izzo followed one of the most disappointing losses of his coaching career with a record-setting victory. The No. 11 Spartans came from behind to beat Illinois 79-65 on Saturday night for Izzo’s 354th career Big Ten victory, breaking former Indiana coach Bob Knight’s record of 353 conference wins. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With all eyes on the NBA for All-Star weekend, the WNBA and the Valkyries are sharing the spotlight
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Draymond Green proudly rocks a Golden State Valkyries No. 25 jersey, signifying the WNBA’s return to Northern California in 2025. Warriors coach Steve Kerr regularly takes the podium for interviews wearing the expansion franchise’s signature purple T-shirts. With 5-year-old Chase Center under the spotlight during NBA All-Star Weekend, many eyes are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Meillard wins slalom gold to cap ‘crazy week’ for the Swiss ski team at world championships
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
SAALBACH-HINTERGLEMM, Austria (AP) — Loic Meillard won his second world title and became the first Swiss skier in 75 years to take gold in the men’s slalom at the Alpine skiing world championships on Sunday. Meillard earned his third medal after winning the team combined with Franjo von Allmen and placing third in the giant ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paul DeJong agrees to a $1 million, 1-year contract with the Nationals
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Former All-Star infielder Paul DeJong and the Washington Nationals have agreed to a $1 million, one-year contract. DeJong can earn an additional $600,000 in performance bonuses. An All-Star in 2019, DeJong hit .227 with 24 homers and 56 RBIs last year for the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US midfielder James Sands suffers serious ankle injury, broken calf bone playing for St. Pauli
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — United States defensive midfielder James Sands faces a lengthy layoff with a serious right ankle injury and broken calf bone sustained while playing for St. Pauli. Sands, who only joined the German club on loan from New York City FC in January, had to be helped off the field in stoppage ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ugandan Kiplimo smashes men’s half-marathon world record in under 57 minutes
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo set a men’s half-marathon word record on Sunday and also became the first runner to go under 57 minutes. The 24-year-old Kiplimo set a time of 56 minutes, 41 seconds at a road race in Barcelona, smashing the previous record of 57:30 by Ethiopian distance runner Yomif Kejelcha ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mac McClung pulls off the first NBA dunk contest three-peat
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mac McClung will leave it up to others to decide where he ranks among the best dunkers ever. When it comes to the dunk contest, there is no doubt. The G League star and dunk maven put on a remarkable show at NBA All-Star Saturday night by recording perfect scores of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaguars narrow their general manager search to five first-timers
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have narrowed their general manager search to five finalists, including current interim GM Ethan Waugh. The Jaguars will begin in-person interviews Wednesday, and the decision is expected to land the franchise a first-time GM to pair with a first-time head coach ( Liam Coen ), a first-time offensive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US midfielder James Sands injures ankle playing for St. Pauli
By Canadian Press on February 16th, 2025
HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — United States defensive midfielder James Sands faces a potentially lengthy layoff with an apparently serious ankle injury sustained while playing for St. Pauli. Sands, who only joined the German club on loan from New York City FC in January, had to be helped off the field in stoppage time of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Como teen Diao scores again to help his team to a 2-0 win at Fiorentina. Inter faces Juventus later
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 »
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