National Sports
Sweden and Finland renew their long-running, tense hockey rivalry at the 4 Nations Face-Off
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
MONTREAL (AP) — If Sam Hallam wants to rile up a Finn of a certain age about Swedish hockey, he’ll just bring up Anders “Masken” Carlsson. For a younger generation, it’s Mats Sundin. It works the other way around to Swedes if someone mentions Finland’s Saku Koivu. And people will keep doing it, too, because ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!3 athletic trainers to receive awards from the Pro Football Hall of Fame
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Three athletic trainers will be honored with the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Awards of Excellence for the 2025 class. Ed Block, Pepper Burruss and John Norwig were picked Friday as the trainers in the fourth class for the Awards of Excellence. Block began his NFL career as head athletic trainer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suzuki and Counsell are working on their communication in spring training with the Cubs
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Seiya Suzuki is working on his communication with Craig Counsell, and the manager says it’s his fault. Suzuki joined the rest of the Chicago Cubs for their first full-squad workout of spring training on Friday. While looking forward to the team’s trip to his native Japan and his fourth season in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Another draw undermines Leipzig’s Champions League qualifying hopes
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
AUGSBURG, Germany (AP) — Leipizig missed a chance to boost its hopes of a Champions League place next season when it could only draw at mid-table Augsburg 0-0 in the Bundesliga on Friday. The fourth draw in the last five league games for the Red Bull club left it in fourth place, two points behind ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paul Clemons, Emil Jiménez and Alex MacKay hired as fulltime major league umpires
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Clemons, Emil Jiménez and Alex MacKay were hired Friday as fulltime major league umpires and Major League Baseball said Dan Merzel and Nate Tomlinson had been added to the staff last June 16. Jen Pawol will again work big league spring training, among 21 minor league umpires called up for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Bucks forward Khris Middleton thanks Milwaukee in social media post
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Khris Middleton thanked Milwaukee for helping shape him “into the person and player I am today” a week after the Bucks traded the three-time All-Star to the Washington Wizards. “From the moment I stepped foot in this city, you embraced me,” Middleton said Friday in a social media post. “Together, we experienced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Outfield whisperer’ Kevin Kiermaier embraces special assistant role with Blue Jays
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
DUNEDIN — Former Toronto outfielder Kevin Kiermaier felt like a rookie again on Friday. After closing out a 12-year big-league career last fall by winning a World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Kiermaier was back in Blue Jays colours for the first time since taking on a part-time role with the team. “I’m a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dolphins release running back Raheem Mostert, along with two other veterans
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Raheem Mostert was released by the Miami Dolphins on Friday. The team announced the veteran running back’s release, along with cornerback Kendall Fuller and tight end Durham Smythe. “Looks like my client Raheem Mostert will be playing elsewhere next season,” Mostert’s agent, Brett Tessler posted on social media. “Very thankful ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CAA Centre in Brampton to stage new Canada Super 60 cricket league in July
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
TORONTO — The new Canada Super 60 cricket league will launch in July at the CAA Centre in Brampton, Ont., organizers said Friday. The league features the short-form 10-over version of the game. Matches last about 90 minutes with each team batting for 10 overs (60 balls), making for all-action contests with batsmen swinging for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eugenie Bouchard crosses over to the pro pickleball circuit, tennis still remains in her plans
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
Eugenie Bouchard already has her own signature pickleball paddle. She’s No. 17 in the pickleball rankings and constantly appears on the main court at events because she’s always a big draw. Just to be absolutely clear, though, she’s not retired from tennis. The 2014 Wimbledon finalist still practices on the tennis court, still competes at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians Loopy Godinez, Diana Belbita set for UFC fights in Mexico City, Las Vegas
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
The UFC has confirmed upcoming fights for Canadians Loopy Godinez and Diana (Warrior Princess) Belbita. Godinez, ranked 11th among strawweight contenders, will take on American Julia (Psycho) Polastri on a March 29 UFC Fight Night card in Mexico City while Belbita faces Brazilian Dione (The Witch) Barbosa on an April 5 Fight Night show in ... Read More »
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