National Sports
Mystics introduce new coach and general manager, with a focus on building a player-friendly culture
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — With a new general manager and coach, the Washington Mystics are just beginning the process of trying a build a contender again. One part of the plan is obvious. The Mystics want to develop a reputation as a player-friendly organization. “We want this to be a home, where players can find themselves ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA All-Star 2025: Times, details, how to watch the weekend’s events
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
All-Star weekend goes to San Francisco this year for the NBA’s annual midseason showcase. There are three nights of on-court events, highlighted by the Rising Stars competition for first- and second-year players on Friday, the dunk and 3-point contest on Saturday and then the All-Star Game on Sunday. It’s a new format for the All-Star ... Read More »
1 responseNASCAR’s lone Black Cup driver Bubba Wallace ‘couldn’t care less’ if Trump attends Daytona 500
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla (AP) — Bubba Wallace said he “couldn’t care less” if Donald Trump attends the Daytona 500 on Sunday, nearly five years after the president accused the NASCAR Cup Series’ only Black full-time driver of perpetrating “ a hoax ” when a crew member found a noose in the team garage stall. Trump ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Baseball welcomes another season, with most pitchers and catchers reporting Wednesday
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
There’s a new No. 2 in the New York Yankees’ rotation behind Gerrit Cole. A familiar face is getting a fresh start leading the Cincinnati Reds. Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani & Co. are preparing title defense. There was plenty to see as baseball returned Wednesday for most big league clubs, with pitchers and catchers working out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton looks to impress as expansion destination by hosting PWHL neutral-site game
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
EDMONTON — When the Toronto Sceptres and Ottawa Charge meet Sunday at a sold-out Rogers Place, it will feel like more than a one-off game. It will feel like Edmonton is on trial. The Alberta capital is the fifth city to host a neutral-site Professional Women’s Hockey League game this season as part of its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AC Milan goalkeeper Maignan’s rare howler gifts Feyenoord the lead
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) — A rare howler from standout goalkeeper Mike Maignan gifted Feyenoord a quick lead against AC Milan in their Champions League playoff on Wednesday. With heavy rain falling in the port city of Rotterdam, the France No. 1 was beaten in the third minute by Brazilian forward Igor Paixão’s shot from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teammates for the first time, Tkachuk brothers ready to rock at 4 Nations Face-Off
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
MONTREAL — Matthew Tkachuk has vivid memories of the village. He was eight years old. Younger brother Brady was six. Their father, Keith, was playing at his fourth and final Olympics for the United States in men’s hockey. Dad and the boys met up one off-day and took in the sights and sounds of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White Sox and CF Michael A. Taylor agree to $1.95M, 1-year contract
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Center fielder Michael A. Taylor and the Chicago White Sox have agreed to a $1.95 million, one-year contract. Chicago announced the agreement Wednesday. Taylor spent last season with the Pittsburgh Pirates, batting .193 with five home runs, 21 RBIs and a .543 OPS in 113 games. He struck out 105 times in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Elks make big splash on second day of CFL free agency
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
The Edmonton Elks made a huge splash on the second day of CFL free agency. Edmonton announced Wednesday that it had signed five veteran CFL players: defensive back Tyrell Ford, defensive linemen Jake Ceresna, Robbie Smith and Jared Brinkman, and offensive lineman David Beard. Ford, Smith, and Beard are all Canadian. The moves are significant ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pirates 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes is nearly pain-free after chronic back issues cost him in 2024
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Ke’Bryan Hayes is not entirely pain free. The Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman knows he may never be. Yet the doubt that crept into the former Gold Glove winner last fall as he tried to rehab from a chronic lower-back issue that limited him to just 97 games in 2024 has been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cardinals split first two arbitration cases, beating Donovan and losing to Nootbaar
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals split their first two salary arbitration cases, beating Brendan Donovan on Wednesday and losing to Lars Nootbaar in results that left teams ahead 4-3 with two decisions remaining. Donovan will earn $2.85 million instead of his $3.3 million request. Arguments in the case of the outfielder/infielder ... Read More »
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