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Luka Doncic proves to be solid bet in leading Lakers past Mavericks
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
Luka Doncic proved to be a solid bet for Proline players Tuesday night. Doncic had a triple double in leading the Los Angeles Lakers past Dallas 107-99. It was Doncic’s first meeting against his former team after the Mavericks dealt the star forward to California on Feb. 2. Doncic responded with 19 points, 15 rebounds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians looks to make their mark at NRL rugby league combine in Las Vegas
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
Five Canadians are looking to make their mark in Las Vegas this week as Sin City showcases rugby league. While top club teams from Australia’s National Rugby League (NRL) and England’s Super League are showcased at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, the Canadian players are taking part in the NRL Combine, looking to earn a paid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL NextGen Stats team unveils new tool to help fans better understand combine results
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
The NFL scouting combine provides a blizzard of data with hundreds of prospects running through various drills ranging from the 40-yard dash to the vertical jump to a short shuttle. Sifting through all that can be overwhelming for the most seasoned of NFL executives, much less the countless fans who will spend the next few ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Japanese artist Murakami lends artwork to exclusive MLB collaboration ahead of Tokyo Series
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — Takashi Murakami’s artwork has graced luxury goods from top fashion houses and album covers of superstar musicians. Now the famed contemporary Japanese artist has teamed with Major League Baseball for an exclusive merchandise collaboration to celebrate next month’s Tokyo Series. The Takashi Murakami x MLB Tokyo Series collection presented by Complex was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports highest court says Moroccan soccer shirt depicting map of disputed area was breach of rules
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — A court governing international soccer disputes has ruled that depicting the disputed Western Sahara as part of Morocco on club jerseys violates rules against political messaging. The Switzerland-based Court of Arbitration for Sport, or CAS, on Wednesday upheld an appeal from Algeria’s soccer federation contesting the Confederation of African Football’s April ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Auger-Aliassime beats Cilic to reach semifinal at Dubai Tennis Championships
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
DUBAI — Montreal’s Félix Auger-Aliassime rallied past Marin Cilic 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 Thursday to reach the semifinals of the Dubai Tennis Championships. Auger-Aliassime fired 13 aces to Cilic’s three and broke the Croatian three times on 10 chances. The world No. 21 improved his career record against the 186th-ranked Cilic to 2-3, securing his third ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Villeneuve family seeks to protect driver’s ‘legacy’ in battle against Quebec museum
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
MONTREAL — The legend of Gilles Villeneuve still holds an outsized place in the minds of Canadian auto racing fans, more than 40 years after the Quebec-born Formula One star died at age 32 in a crash during qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix in 1982. Now, his widow and two children — including former ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pakistan soccer approves steps wanted by FIFA to lift international suspension
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Pakistan Football Federation took a step towards returning to international soccer by unanimously approving constitutional amendments proposed by FIFA on Thursday. FIFA hit Pakistan on Feb. 6 with a third international suspension in less than eight years after the federation rejected electoral reforms. The PFF decided to approve those amendments by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Argentina youth star Echeverri joins Man City a year after signing from River Plate
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
Argentina youth international Claudio Echeverri has completed his permanent move to Manchester City, more than a year after signing for the English champion before returning to River Plate on loan. The 19-year-old Echeverri will add more youthful energy to an ailing City squad which was freshened in the winter transfer window with the arrival of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bayern Munich reportedly withdraws contract offer to Joshua Kimmich
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
MUNICH (AP) — German media is reporting that Bayern Munich has retracted its contract extension offer to midfielder Joshua Kimmich, whose deal expires at the end of the season. Kicker magazine on Thursday corroborated a report from the Bild tabloid saying Bayern decided at its supervisory board meeting on Monday to withdraw the offer it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Verstappen and Norris ‘respect’ each other while joking about their F1 rivalry
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Max Verstappen and Lando Norris dismissed suggestions their Formula 1 rivalry has become a personal feud, going so far as to joke on Thursday that they’d been reduced to brawling in a pub. Norris was Verstappen’s closest challenger last season as the Dutch driver won a fourth consecutive F1 title. Hard-edged ... Read More »
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