National Sports
A look at some Yankees who trimmed their hair to comport with the team’s facial hair policy
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A look at the hair of players before after after they joined the New York Yankees: Reggie Jackson Before signing with the Yankees ahead of the 1977 season, Jackson spent 1968-75 with the Oakland Athletics, a team that became known as the Mustache Gang at the encouragement of owner Charles O. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!English O Canada lyrics have never been static, musicologist says
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
TORONTO — Changing the lyrics of a national anthem is often considered taboo, but Chantal Kreviazuk’s tweak to the words of O Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off Final in Boston on Thursday night may have struck a different chord, says a musicologist. When the Winnipeg-born singer took the mic ahead of the game, she ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PHOTO COLLECTION: NHL Hockey
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers OF Akil Baddoo has surgery for broken bone in hand and will miss start of season
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo had surgery to repair a broken bone in his right hand and will miss the start of the regular season. Manager A.J. Hinch said Friday that Baddoo got more tests done after some continued wrist soreness since the start of spring training. Those tests revealed the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arrest made in theft of luxury cars from Miami athletes Carson Beck, Hanna Cavinder
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Authorities have made an arrest in the theft of three luxury cars from a home where Miami quarterback Carson Beck and basketball player Hanna Cavinder were staying. Tykwon Anderson, 20, was arrested Thursday afternoon. He’s one of four men accused of stealing the vehicles, including a Lamborghini, according to an arrest report. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Once again, Toronto FC enters MLS season with more questions than answers
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
Toronto FC has a new coach in Robin Fraser and a new mantra — “Hunt for Glory.” But like recent years, the 2025 season opens with more questions than answers. TFC kicks off its MLS season Saturday at D.C. United, boasting few reinforcements and with the club actively looking to shed high-priced Italian star Lorenzo ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teenager Andreeva upsets Rybakina to reach Dubai final against Tauson
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Teenager Mirra Andreeva became the youngest player to reach the Dubai Championships final after beating Elena Rybakina 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 on Friday. The 17-year-old Andreeva trailed 3-1 in the third set before winning the last five games to reach her second tour final. She won in Iasi, Romania, last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A look at the future of best-on-best men’s hockey after 4 Nations
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
The NHL went to five straight Olympics between 1998 and 2014 before passing on the 2018 Games for financial reasons. The aim was to return four years later, but concerns surrounding COVID-19 scuttled plans. The league also held World Cups in 1996, 2004 and 2016. The just-completed 4 Nations Face-Off, which saw Canada down the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 11 Wisconsin finding new way to win this season by showcasing an explosive offense
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin decided to shake up a formula that had made it one of the nation’s most consistent programs. The results are evident from the box scores. A program traditionally known for draining the shot clock is scoring at a rate Badgers fans haven’t seen in more than half a century. No. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Players, coaches reflect on 4 Nations with NHL set for Olympic return in 2026
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
BOSTON — Jon Cooper was in celebration mode. Canada had just won a dramatic 3-2 victory against the United States to capture the 4 Nations Face-Off. As champagne bottles popped and beer cans cracked after Connor McDavid’s overtime winner late Thursday night, the country’s head coach was already starting to think about the NHL’s return ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian pairs take silver and bronze medals at Four Continents figure skating event
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
Reigning world champions Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps finished second and fellow Canadians Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud were third in pairs competition Friday at the Four Continents figure skating championship. Stellato-Dudek and Deschamps were fourth after Thursday’s short program but surged into second place with a season-best 141.26 points for a total of 210.92. ... Read More »
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