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Nationals announce their deal with Kyle Finnegan and designate Stone Garrett for assignment
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Closer Kyle Finnegan finalized his one-year, $6 million deal with the Washington Nationals, who designated outfielder Stone Garrett for assignment on Thursday. The 33-year-old Finnegan, a right-hander, was an NL All-Star for the first time last season. His 38 saves in 2024 ranked third in the majors. He became ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A Florida Gator took on a Florida gator. Billy Horschel prevailed in the matchup at PGA National
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — A Gator took on a gator. Billy Horschel won. Let’s explain: Horschel played his college golf for the Florida Gators, so he knows plenty about the wildlife that gets seen on courses in the Sunshine State — including, yes, alligators. And when a gator made its way onto the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jannik Sinner’s nomination for Laureus sportsman of year withdrawn after ban
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — The nomination of Jannik Sinner for the Laureus sportsman of the year award was withdrawn Thursday because of the top-ranked tennis player’s three-month ban for his two positive doping tests nearly a year ago. Laureus World Sports Academy chairman Sean Fitzpatrick said in a statement that the Italian player’s ban resulting from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!As Brayden gets to 1,000 NHL games, the Schenn brothers are making some hockey history
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Brayden Schenn is set to play his 1,000th regular-season NHL game when he and the St. Louis Blues visit the Washington Capitals on Thursday night. Older brother Luke played his 1,000th game Oct. 17 with the Nashville Predators. The Schenns, who hail from Saskatoon, are the eighth set of brothers to each ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ireland center Ringrose banned 3 games for red card in win over Wales
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
DUBLIN (AP) — Ireland center Garry Ringrose was suspended for three games on Thursday for his 20-minute red card in the victory over Wales last weekend. His head-on-head tackle of opposite Ben Thomas last Saturday in Cardiff was deemed reckless by a Six Nations disciplinary committee at a hearing on Thursday. Ireland prevailed 27-18 without ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heisman Trophy winner and 2-way star Travis Hunter says he won’t work out at the NFL combine
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Two-way star Travis Hunter said Thursday he won’t work out at the NFL scouting combine this week. The Heisman Trophy winner might play both cornerback and wide receiver in the NFL after doing the same at Colorado. Hunter said during his media availability that it will be up to the team that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees reliever Scott Effross has hamstring strain
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Yankees reliever Scott Effross has a grade two hamstring strain, according to Yankees manager Aaron Boone, New York media reported Thursday. Effross, a 31-year-old right-hander, left his second spring training appearance after just one pitch Tuesday. Acquired from the Chicago Cubs on Aug. 1, 2022, Effross made 13 appearances for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gene Hackman and ‘Hoosiers’ long have been point of pride for tiny Milan, Indiana
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
The dazzling films of Gene Hackman stand out for sports fan for one reason: His unforgettable role as Norman Dale, coach of the feel-good, state champion Hickory Huskers in “Hoosiers.” News of his death hit hard in basketball-mad Indiana. The movie — ranked as the No. 1 sports film of all-time by The Associated Press ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jake Knapp shoots a 59 at the Cognizant Classic, 15th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jake Knapp joined the PGA Tour’s sub-60 club on Thursday. Knapp — the No. 99 player in golf’s current world rankings — shot a bogey-free 59 in the opening round of the Cognizant Classic at PGA National, the 15th time that someone has broken 60 in a PGA Tour ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada to take on Italy in senior men’s football exhibition contest.
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
Canada’s national senior men’s football team will face host Italy in an exhibition contest April 19 in Cagliari. It will mark the first meeting between the two countries. It will also be the Canadian program’s first international game since capturing a silver medal at the 2011 world championship in Vienna, Austria. Canada’s national junior program ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lewis Hamilton is enjoying his new Ferrari as Carlos Sainz goes fastest in testing
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Lewis Hamilton said he’s “really enjoying” driving his new Ferrari after he was narrowly beaten in Formula 1 testing results on Thursday by the driver he replaced at Ferrari, Carlos Sainz, Jr. Hamilton’s time from the morning session was the fastest for much of the day until new Williams driver Sainz ... Read More »
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