National Sports
Charlie McAvoy and father-in-law Mike Sullivan are cherishing being on the same US 4 Nations team
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
MONTREAL (AP) — Charlie McAvoy and Mike Sullivan have a strong connection off the ice that goes way beyond hockey. McAvoy is married to Sullivan’s daughter Kiley, who recently gave birth to the couple’s first child. McAvoy plays defense for the Boston Bruins, Sullivan coaches the Pittsburgh Penguins and their careers had not overlapped until ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RHP Andre Pallante is the second Cardinals player to win salary arbitration case against the team
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Right-hander Andre Pallante defeated the St. Louis Cardinals in salary arbitration on Thursday and will earn $2.1 million instead of the team’s $1,925,000 offer. Arbitrators Walt De Treux, Paul Radvany and Brian Keller made the decision one day after hearing arguments. A day earlier, the Cardinals split their first two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heat President Pat Riley reveals where his ‘three-peat’ trademark revenues wind up
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
Pat Riley’s three-peat trademarks could have led to the Miami Heat president getting a sizable payday if the Kansas City Chiefs had won their third consecutive Super Bowl. Turns out, the Basketball Hall of Famer actually doesn’t keep that money. Riley said he devotes his share of revenues gleaned from “three-peat” usage — he’s had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!High performance director Stephen Aboud leaves Rugby Canada, takes job in Italy
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
High performance director Stephen Aboud is leaving Rugby Canada and rejoining the Italian Rugby Federation. The 62-year-old Irish native says he made the decision to leave in May in order to be closer to his family. The Italian federation subsequently reached out and offered him a job. “That’s the bonus part about going home,” Aboud ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Want to own a ski hill? The Newfoundland and Labrador government has one for sale
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — The Newfoundland and Labrador government is once again trying to off-load its ski resort. The province has published a request for proposals to purchase its Marble Mountain Ski Resort in western Newfoundland. A government report in 2021 says the Crown corporation operating the resort has long been losing money, costing the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jimmie Johnson scuffled in his first 2 years as NASCAR team owner. Can he make Legacy a winner?
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The vision of his true NASCAR future crystalized for Jimmie Johnson at last year’s season finale. He climbed into his Toyota at Phoenix for his ninth, nondescript race of the season when he spotted them on pit road, the corporate bigwigs on their way to a suite where Johnson should ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arsenal confirms Kai Havertz needs hamstring surgery and will miss rest of season
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
Arsenal’s Premier League title challenge has been dealt a blow after forward Kai Havertz was ruled out for the rest of the season Thursday with a hamstring injury. The Germany international sustained the injury during a training camp in Dubai this week. Arsenal said Havertz will undergo surgery in the coming days. “Soon after surgery, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dallas Wings announce TV deal with same local station that carries NBA’s Mavericks
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Wings will have the same new regional television carrier as the NBA’s Mavericks in a deal the WNBA club announced Thursday. All Wings games not carried nationally will be available in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on KFAA, a sister station of Dallas ABC affiliate WFAA. Some games could air ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brazil is suddenly a contender at the skiing worlds with Lucas Pinheiro Braathen
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
SAALBACH-HINTERGLEMM, Austria (AP) — “Campeonato Mundial. Vamos Dançar.” World championships. Let’s dance. That was the social media message from Lucas Pinheiro Braathen on the eve of his debut for Brazil at the Alpine skiing world championships. The dancing for Pinheiro Braathen will come on Friday and Sunday when he races the giant slalom and slalom ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Skiing world championships: How to watch, the schedule and more
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
SAALBACH-HINTERGLEMM, Austria (AP) — Lucas Pinheiro Braathen makes his debut for Brazil at the Alpine skiing world championships on Friday. Italy’s Federica Brignone won the women’s giant slalom Thursday and Paula Moltzan of Minnesota took bronze. Here’s a guide that tells you everything you need to know about the biggest skiing event outside of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iga Swiatek beats Elena Rybakina to reach Qatar Open semifinals
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Three-time defending champion Iga Swiatek reached the Qatar Open semifinals by beating Elena Rybakina 6-2, 7-5 on Thursday. Swiatek, ranked No. 2, will face either Jelena Ostapenko or Ons Jabeur for a spot in the final. Ekaterina Alexandrova continued her winning run by eliminating sixth-seeded Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-1, 6-1. The ... Read More »
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