National Sports
Back in his native Bay Area, All-Star Damian Lillard seeks to make college more attainable for kids
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Damian Lillard pulled into Oakland High School and all the memories began flooding back. There was the pool, where he took swimming for his final period of the day as a senior. The theater, where he’d go whenever an event was happening just to get out of class. The path he’d ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With tears flowing, Dale Earnhardt Jr. gets another shot at the Daytona 500 as a team owner
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Dale Earnhardt Jr. blinked back tears as the moment socked him at Daytona International Speedway — a track bursting with triumph and tragedy for his family — that he was, with a country star and a NASCAR champ in tow, back in the Daytona 500. “I can’t believe that we ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lando Norris says he’ll drive with ‘elbows out’ to compete with Max Verstappen this F1 season
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Lando Norris has pledged to get tough and drive with his “elbows out” against Max Verstappen as the two prepare to resume their title rivalry in the new Formula 1 season. Norris was Verstappen’s closest challenger as the Dutch driver sealed his fourth consecutive F1 title last year, following hard-edged and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liverpool manager Slot addresses red card in Merseyside derby: ‘Emotions got the better of me’
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool manager Arne Slot has regrets about his conduct that earned him a red card in the wild scenes after the Merseyside derby during the week. Slot appeared to aggressively shake the hand of referee Michael Oliver and make some comments to the official amid the post-match chaos at the 2-2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Norwegian skier Haugan leads Swiss racers Meillard, Odermatt in first run of GS at world champs
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
SAALBACH-HINTERGLEMM, Austria (AP) — Norwegian skier Timon Haugan posted the fastest time in the opening run of the men’s giant slalom at the Alpine world championships on Friday. Haugan edged out Loic Meillard of Switzerland by two-hundredths of a second. Defending champion Marco Odermatt was 0.24 seconds behind in third. The Swiss standout is also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senators say Canada’s flag is a symbol of national pride, growth
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
OTTAWA — A group of Canadian senators is sharing views on the country’s flag, with some calling it a symbol of pride and togetherness, and others saying it represents Canada’s growth. The report released this week is the result of an “inquiry” on the meaning of the Canadian flag launched by Sen. Andrew Cardozo a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pakistan wins the toss and bats against New Zealand in the tri-nation series final
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat against New Zealand in the tri-nation series final on Friday in a dress rehearsal for both teams ahead of next week’s opening game of the Champions Trophy. Pakistan eliminated South Africa from the final with its epic run-chase of 355-4 at the same ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Old Dominion visits Holiman and Georgia Southern
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
Old Dominion Monarchs (11-15, 7-6 Sun Belt) at Georgia Southern Eagles (13-13, 5-8 Sun Belt) Statesboro, Georgia; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Georgia Southern takes on Old Dominion after Adante’ Holiman scored 22 points in Georgia Southern’s 77-72 loss to the James Madison Dukes. The Eagles have gone 8-3 in home games. Georgia Southern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woods leads Tulane against Rice after 20-point showing
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
Rice Owls (12-13, 3-9 AAC) at Tulane Green Wave (13-11, 7-4 AAC) New Orleans; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Tulane hosts Rice after Asher Woods scored 20 points in Tulane’s 76-66 loss to the North Texas Mean Green. The Green Wave are 10-3 in home games. Tulane averages 73.9 points while outscoring opponents by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Green, Holy Cross Crusaders to visit Gillus, Lehigh Mountain Hawks
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
Holy Cross Crusaders (12-14, 4-9 Patriot League) at Lehigh Mountain Hawks (9-15, 4-9 Patriot League) Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Holy Cross plays Lehigh in Patriot League action Saturday. The Mountain Hawks have gone 7-4 in home games. Lehigh is the leader in the Patriot League with 12.2 fast break points. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Walker and Illinois State host Indiana State
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
Illinois State Redbirds (15-11, 7-8 MVC) at Indiana State Sycamores (12-14, 6-9 MVC) Terre Haute, Indiana; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Illinois State takes on Indiana State after Chase Walker scored 25 points in Illinois State’s 84-77 loss to the Drake Bulldogs. The Sycamores are 6-5 on their home court. Indiana State is 2-2 ... Read More »
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