National Sports
How big is the Daytona 500? LaJoie bet his kids’ college fund on a chance to make the NASCAR race
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Corey LaJoie so badly wanted to race in the Daytona 500 that he gambled his children’s college fund to secure a seat in “The Great American Race.” LaJoie was let go last season from Spire Motorsports and closed out the year driving the final six races with Rick Ware Racing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NASCAR draws stars to Daytona 500 with Trump, Captain America expected at ‘Great American Race’
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — It’s NASCAR’s turn to throw its version of the Super Bowl and the Daytona 500 is trying hard to match the hype. “The Great American Race” has Captain America coming, maybe even President Donald Trump. “I think having a sitting president come and be a part of one of our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dolphins release veteran running back Raheem Mostert, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins are moving on from veteran running back Raheem Mostert, his agent Brett Tessler said Friday. “Looks like my client Raheem Mostert will be playing elsewhere next season,” Tessler posted on social media. “Very thankful for his time with the Miami Dolphins, and this gives them a chance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s goin’ down! Rapper Pitbull severs partnership with NASCAR team Trackhouse Racing
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — It’s goin’ down! Pitbull has ended his partnership with NASCAR team Trackhouse Racing. Pitbull is still scheduled to play the concert ahead of Sunday’s Daytona 500 as part of the race festivities that include “Captain America” actor Anthony Mackie set to serve as the grand marshal and give the command ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kevin Lankinen to replace Juuse Saros in goal for Finland at the 4 Nations Face-Off vs. Sweden
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
MONTREAL (AP) — Kevin Lankinen will start in net for Finland against Sweden in the 4 Nations Face-Off on Saturday after Juuse Saros allowed six goals on 32 shots in a 6-1 loss to the United States in each team’s tournament opener, coach Antti Pennanen said. “We have three good goalies,” Pennanen said after practice ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cam Newton doubles down on saying Panthers had ‘locker room of losers’ prior to drafting him
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
Former Carolina star quarterback Cam Newton doubled down on recent comments that the Panthers had “a locker room of losers” before drafting him with the No. 1 overall pick in 2011, saying his remarks were “aggressive” but “true.” Newton said during Thursday’s “4th and 1 with Cam Newton” podcast that he was referring to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hot-handed Homan team on a heater heading into Scotties Tournament of Hearts
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Rachel Homan’s curling team was built to win. They’ve been doing a lot of that. The top-ranked women’s team in Canada and the world arrived at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts the heavy favourite to defend its national title and represent the country in the world championship again. Homan’s season record ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nathaniel Lowe and Washington Nationals argue final salary arbitration case of the year
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — First baseman Nathaniel Lowe asked to be paid $11.1 million and the Washington Nationals argued for $10.3 million on Friday in the final salary arbitration hearing of the year. A decision by arbitrators John Woods, Walt De Treux and Janice Johnston is expected Saturday. Lowe hit .265 with 16 homers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brewers’ Brandon Woodruff says returning to pitching went better than expected
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff said he exceeded his expectations Friday when he faced hitters for the first time since late in the 2023 season. The two-time All-Star, who injured his shoulder on Sept. 23, 2023 against the Miami Marlins, threw 20 pitches of batting practice. “Obviously, I was nervous and jittery,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A look at the Canadian contingent in Major League Rugby as new season kicks off
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
A look at the Canadian players in Major League Rugby as the season kicks off this weekend: Anthem RC: Neil Trainor. Chicago Hounds: Lucas Rumball, Mason Flesch, Noah Flesch, Jason Higgins and Matt Oworu. Miami Sharks: Shane O’Leary and Guiseppe du Toit. New England: Kyle Steeves, Andrew Quattrin, Foster DeWitt, Josh Larsen, Conor Keys, Piers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-South Korea forward Hwang issued suspended jail sentence for sex tapes
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Former South Korea international Hwang Ui-jo was handed a one-year suspended prison sentence on Friday for filming sexual encounters with a woman without her consent. Hwang was dropped from the national team in September 2023 after being charged with secretly filming two women on four occasions in 2022. The 32-year-old, ... Read More »
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