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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 »
Be the first to comment!Left-hander Kyle Hart signs with the San Diego Padres after a standout season in South Korea
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Left-hander Kyle Hart has signed a one-year contact with the San Diego Padres after one season in the Korean Baseball Organization, where he was selected as the league’s top pitcher. The Padres announced Thursday the signing of the 32-year-old Hart to a deal for this season that includes a club option ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steph vs. Sabrina, the big hit of All-Star weekend last year, won’t happen this year
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — There will be no Stephen Curry vs. Sabrina Ionescu rematch at All-Star weekend. The NBA announced Thursday that the 3-point shooting event bringing together two of the biggest stars in the NBA and WNBA — which was one of the highlights of last year’s All-Star weekend in Indianapolis — is not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!High performance director Stephen Aboud leaves Rugby Canada for Italian job
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
High performance director Stephen Aboud is leaving Rugby Canada to rejoin the Italian Rugby Federation. Rugby Canada said Aboud is departing in May, at the end of his two-year contract, in order to be closer to his family. The Italian federation subsequently announced that the 62-year-old Irish native was coming on board July 1 as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Kings sign former No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Sacramento Kings signed former No. 1 overall draft pick Markelle Fultz for the remainder of the season. The team announced the deal with Fultz on Wednesday night as the Kings seek more depth at point guard after recently trading away star De’Aaron Fox. Fultz was drafted first overall by Philadelphia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets announce they’ve told Aaron Rodgers they’re moving forward without him
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
The New York Jets announced Thursday they told quarterback Aaron Rodgers they are moving on without him next season. While Rodgers hasn’t said whether he intends to continue playing for a 21st NFL season, the Jets — with new general manager Darren Mougey and coach Aaron Glenn in charge — have officially ruled out a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s a 6-pack of All-Star rookies: Wembanyama, Herro, Williams, Sengun, Mobley and Cunningham
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama went to All-Star weekend in Indianapolis last year as one of the featured attractions. The San Antonio star was at the league’s Tech Summit, plus played in the Rising Stars event and was a participant in the Skills Challenge. He left all that with a clear goal. “Next year, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian women down Scotland 3-0 for first win at U17 MIMA Cup in Spain
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
MURCIA — Adalyn Fairweather scored twice and Gabriela Istocki added another from the penalty spot as Canada blanked Scotland 3-0 Thursday at the U-17 Costa Cálida MIMA Cup women’s soccer tournament. All three goals came after the 60-minute mark at the Pinatar Arena. Fairweather plays for the St. Albert Impact Soccer Club in Alberta while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From the same Minnesota hill that produced Lindsey Vonn, Paula Moltzan wins bronze at ski worlds
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
SAALBACH-HINTERGLEMM, Austria (AP) — Finishing fourth when medals are on the line can feel like cruel punishment. Paula Moltzan knows the feeling all too well. Already at this year’s Alpine skiing world championships, she was on the U.S. squad that finished fourth in the mixed team parallel event. Then she couldn’t hold on to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real Madrid trusting new improvised defense to hold on to La Liga lead
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid will have to stick to its improvised back line when it tries to hold on to its narrow lead in La Liga this weekend. Madrid visits Osasuna on Saturday with a one-point lead over Atletico Madrid and a two-point advantage over Barcelona. Depleted of defenders, coach Carlo Ancelotti fielded a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liverpool chaos, Arsenal crisis and Man City dilemma as Premier League title race heats up
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
The Premier League title is Liverpool’s to lose while a healthy seven points clear at the top. Yet the chaotic scenes at the end of the Merseyside derby on Wednesday were a reminder that, with 14 rounds to go, there was plenty of time for more twists. Everton’s stoppage-time equalizer for 2-2 denied Liverpool the ... Read More »
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