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Hockey Quebec announces ban on smelling salts, citing health risk for players
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
MONTREAL — Hockey Quebec is banning the use of smelling salts, citing concern over their use by young players. The governing body published a directive stating the ammonia-based inhalants are no longer allowed during games, practices and organized activities. Hockey Quebec confirmed in an email that at least one coach in the province has been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Swiatek wins at Qatar Open to set up quarterfinal match against Rybakina
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Defending champion Iga Swiatek advanced to the quarterfinals of the Qatar Open with a 6-7 (1), 6-4, 6-4 victory over Linda Noskova on Wednesday. The second-seeded Swiatek will next play Elena Rybakina, who beat Rebecca Sramkova 7-6 (1), 6-2. Sixth-seeded Jessica Pegula also reached the quarterfinals with a 6-3, 7-5 victory ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UNLV senior offensive lineman Ben Christman dies
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — UNLV senior offensive lineman Ben Christman, who transferred after last season from Kentucky, has died, the university announced. Christman, who was 21, was found dead in an off-campus apartment on Tuesday morning. The university said it didn’t have other details and a cause of death would later be determined by the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rybakina ‘disappointed’ about coach Vukov’s suspension after WTA investigation
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Elena Rybakina said on Wednesday she was “disappointed” with the WTA Tour’s decision to ban for her former coach Stefano Vukov following the governing body’s investigation into a potential breach of its code of conduct. “I’m just disappointed with the situation, and how the process went. I’m not going to comment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nuggets guard Julian Strawther selected to Rising Stars event as an injury replacement
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther will be part of All-Star weekend after being selected to the Rising Stars event as an injury replacement. Strawther takes the place of Portland guard Scoot Henderson, who suffered an ankle injury recently. The league announced the replacement Wednesday ahead of Denver’s game against Portland. The 22-year-Strawther ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Griffin Jax embraces the chaos of late-inning relief for the Twins, letting go of his starting goals
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The breakthrough season Griffin Jax produced for the Minnesota Twins from the back of their bullpen last year wasn’t enough by itself to convince the right-hander to fully accept his status as a relief pitcher and abandon his goal of being a starter. Candid conversation and a receptive perspective were the keys ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Salman and Rizwan centuries power Pakistan to record chase and place in tri-nation series final
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan eliminated South Africa from the tri-nation series with centuries from captain Mohammad Rizwan and vice-captain Salman Ali Agha leading the home team to its highest-ever successful run chase in an ODI just a week ahead of Champions Trophy. Rizwan struck an unbeaten 122 off 128 balls and Salman notched his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Angels’ Anthony Rendon out long term because of upcoming hip surgery
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon will have hip surgery and be out for an extended period, his latest injury setback since joining Los Angeles. General manager Perry Minasian told reporters that Rendon will be out long term. Rendon, in the sixth season of a $245 million, seven-year contract, has played in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers expect RHP Alex Cobb to miss start of season with hip injury after signing $15M, 1-year deal
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — The Detroit Tigers are expecting Alex Cobb to miss the start of the season. The team’s injury report at the start of spring training on Wednesday included Cobb, who had an injection last week to treat hip inflammation that developed as the right-hander was throwing. Cobb, who has had hip surgery ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cavalry FC star striker Tobias Warschewski relishes life in Canadian Premier League
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
The Canadian Premier League has proved to be a valuable launching pad for domestic talent. But it has also offered a fresh start to overseas players like Tobias Warschewski. The 27-year-old German forward says he rediscovered his love for the game in Canada. “A lot of things happened but at the end of the day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Skiing world championships: How to watch Mikaela Shiffrin, the schedule and more
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
SAALBACH-HINTERGLEMM, Austria (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin won’t defend her gold in the giant slalom at the Alpine skiing world championships on Thursday but will be back on Saturday for the slalom. Swiss skiers Franjo von Allmen and Loic Meillard led a Swiss sweep in the team combined event Wednesday. Here’s a guide that tells you ... Read More »
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