National Sports
LA Kings apologize for selling scarves made in Turkey on Armenian Night
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings have apologized for selling scarves made in Turkey during Armenian Heritage Night last month. “We, the LA Kings and our partners at Rank & Rally want to sincerely apologize to all our friends in the Armenian Community and beyond for the oversight that may have inadvertently ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pirates claim former Rockies reliever Justin Lawrence off waivers
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed right-hander Justin Lawrence off waivers from the Colorado Rockies on Monday. Lawrence, 30, had been 12-12 with a 5.43 ERA in 182 appearances with the Rockies since 2021, including career highs of 11 saves, 69 games and 75 innings to go with a 4-7 record and 3.72 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge denies Alberto Osuna’s bid for injunction as he attempts to play baseball for Tennessee
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Alberto Osuna’s bid to play baseball for defending College World Series champion Tennessee received a setback Monday when a federal judge denied his bid for a preliminary injunction. Osuna sued the NCAA last month while making the case that a year he spent at Walters State Community College shouldn’t count against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Waterloo Warriors coach Bertoia pleased to see Ford brothers reunited in Edmonton
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
Tre and Tyrell Ford are together again and Chris Bertoia couldn’t be happier. Tyrell Ford made the reconnection complete last month when he signed with the Edmonton Elks in CFL free agency. Roughly two months earlier, Tre Ford agreed to a three-year deal to remain in Alberta after being taken in the first round, No. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Dallas Mavericks are raising season tickets prices one month after trading away star Luka Doncic
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks revealed on Monday that they are raising season ticket prices for next season, just weeks after dealing star Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Mavericks said season tickets will go up by an average of 8.61% next season and the increase is due to “ongoing investments in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!La Liga postpones Villarreal-Espanyol game due to heavy rain
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
VILLARREAL, Spain (AP) — Spanish authorities postponed Monday night’s league match between Villarreal and Espanyl due to heavy rain. The decision was taken just moments before kickoff at Villarreal’s Estadio de la Ceramica with thousands of spectators already in the ground. La Liga said it will announce a a new match date and time soon. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Newcomers Santander, Giménez lead offensive outburst as Jays thump Tigers 13-3
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
LAKELAND — Anthony Santander drove in three runs, fellow off-season addition Andrés Giménez drove in two and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 13-3 in spring training action Monday. Alejandro Kirk and Joey Loperfido also had run-scoring hits for the Blue Jays, who improved to 6-3 this spring. José Berrios got the start ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AP spent the IndyCar opener with Andretti leadership, including Jill Gregory in her debut race
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Cassidy Marie was docked first in line outside Turn 10 with an unobstructed view of IndyCar’s season-opening race in downtown St. Petersburg. It was 8:30 a.m. on Sunday and Jill Gregory, the new president of Andretti Global, was weaving her way through pedestrian traffic to get to the yacht ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bengals place franchise tag on receiver Tee Higgins for 2nd time
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals have placed the franchise tag on Tee Higgins for a second time, as the team hopes to work out a long-term deal with the star wide receiver. If the Bengals can’t reach a contract with the 26-year-old Higgins before July 15, his salary for the 2025 season would be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Details of Kyle Finnegan’s $6 million, 1-year contract with the Washington Nationals
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
Details of Kyle Finnegan’s $6 million, one-year contract with the Washington Nationals: 2025 base salary: $6 million, of which $4 million is deferred Deferred money payable $2 million on Jan. 15, 2027, and $2 million on Jan. 15, 2028 ___ AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BMO Field going through number of renovations to elevate fan experience for World Cup
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
TORONTO — BMO Field will have a number of renovations made to enhance the stadium and elevate the fan experience for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including expanded capacity and four new LED scoreboards. The announcement was made at the stadium on Monday with Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, executive director of Toronto’s World Cup secretariat ... Read More »
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