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Missing the cold, the Dutch relive highs and lows of famed skating race 40 years on
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Climate change has put the prospect of an actual new edition of the iconic Elfstedentocht skating race over frozen canals and lakes on thin ice, but the Netherlands on Friday relished the drama of the competition from 1985 — on TV. The Dutch public broadcaster NOS was re-airing the 12-hour ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champions League draw serves up a Madrid derby, Bayern vs. Leverkusen and Liverpool-PSG
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — A Madrid derby. A German classic. A rare meeting between Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain. The Champions League got more heavyweight clashes when the draw for the round of 16 was made Friday. Defending champion Real Madrid’s reward for ousting 2023 title winner Manchester City is two city derbies against Atletico Madrid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!List of pairings in the round of 16 draw in the UEFA Champions League
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Draw made Friday for the round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League: First leg Mar. 4-5 Club Brugge (Belgium) vs. Aston Villa (England) Borussia Dortmund (Germany) vs. Lille (France) Real Madrid (Spain) vs. Atletico Madrid (Spain) Bayern Munich (Germany) vs. Bayer Leverkusen (Germany) PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands) vs. Arsenal (England) Feyenoord ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parker ready for ‘anyone’ as Dubois replacement is flown in to Saudi for heavyweight bout
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Joseph Parker came to Saudi Arabia to try to win the IBF heavyweight title from Daniel Dubois. Instead, Parker has turned his attention to Congolese heavyweight Martin Bakole following Dubois facing a medical issue ahead of Saturday’s scheduled bout. Bakole was called in to be a last-minute replacement. “The show ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!For Dominican baseball hopefuls, age fraud cases and a curveball from Japan reflect a broken system
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
BANÍ, Dominican Republic (AP) — There was little sleep in the days leading up to Jan. 15. Dozens of teenage baseball players across the Dominican Republic lay in bed, unable to close their eyes. They had batted, pitched and ran until sore, sacrificing time away from family since they were children with hopes of returning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Some in baseball think an international draft could address corruption. Creating one isn’t that easy
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
Major League Baseball is convinced an international draft would cut down on corruption among Latin American signings, a framework the players’ association has long opposed. “The transparency associated with the draft, the inability to make secret deals because you don’t know who’s going to draft whom, is really the best systemic approach to this problem ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shiffrin finishes 2.89 seconds behind first-run leader Robinson in first GS race after injury
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
SESTRIERE, Italy (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin finished 2.89 seconds off the lead in the opening run of a World Cup giant slalom on Friday, her first race in the discipline in nearly 12 weeks. The American holder of a record 99 World Cup wins hadn’t raced in giant slalom since suffering severe trauma to her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utah visits Los Angeles after shootout win
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
Utah Hockey Club (24-23-9, in the Central Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (29-17-7, in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Saturday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kings -174, Utah Hockey Club +146; over/under is 5.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Kings host the Utah Hockey Club after the Utah Hockey Club beat the Washington Capitals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canucks take win streak into game against the Golden Knights
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
Vancouver Canucks (26-18-11, in the Pacific Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (33-17-6, in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Knights -168, Canucks +141; over/under is 5.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Vancouver Canucks will attempt to keep a three-game win streak intact when they take on the Vegas Golden Knights. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Washington visits Pittsburgh after Wilson’s 2-goal game
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
Washington Capitals (36-11-8, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (23-25-9, in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Capitals -157, Penguins +132; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals visit the Pittsburgh Penguins after Tom Wilson scored two goals in the Capitals’ 5-4 shootout loss to the Utah Hockey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dallas visits New Jersey after Duchene’s 2-goal game
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
Dallas Stars (35-18-2, in the Central Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (31-20-6, in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Stars -112, Devils -107; over/under is 5.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars visit the New Jersey Devils after Matt Duchene scored two goals in the Stars’ 8-3 win over ... Read More »
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