National Sports
Mid-major programs carry the basketball banner in Virginia heading into March
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
Five years ago, Joe Bamisile and Darius Maddox were freshmen sharing an apartment at Virginia Tech. Now they’re set to go head-to-head as the leading scorers for the top teams in the Atlantic 10 — and maybe the best in the Commonwealth of Virginia, for that matter. The flagship programs at Virginia and Virginia Tech ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Europa League round of 16 draw
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
Europa League round of 16 First leg March 6 Viktoria Plzen (Czech Republic) vs. Lazio (Italy) Roma (Italy) vs. Athletic Bilbao (Spain) AZ Alkmaar (Netherlands) vs. Tottenham (England) Real Sociedad (Spain) vs. Manchester United (England) Ajax (Netherlands) vs. Eintracht Frankfurt (Germany) FCSB (Romania) vs. Lyon (France) Bodo/Glimt (Norway) vs. Olympiakos (Greece) Fenerbahce (Turkey) vs. Rangers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennessee AD ‘disappointed’ Nebraska cancels home-and-home series in 2026-27 on short notice
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska canceled two nonconference games against Tennessee as part of a plan to recoup lost revenue from reduced seating capacity during major renovations of Memorial Stadium in 2027, athletic director Troy Dannen announced Friday. The Cornhuskers and Volunteers had been scheduled to meet in Lincoln on Sept. 12, 2026, and in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champions League round of 16 draw
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
Champions League round of 16 First leg March 4 Club Brugge (Belgium) vs. Aston Villa (England) Borussia Dortmund (Germany) vs. Lille (France) PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands) vs. Arsenal (England) Real Madrid (Spain) vs. Atletico Madrid (Spain) March 5 Feyenoord (Netherlands) vs. Inter Milan (Italy) Bayern Munich (Germany) vs. Bayer Leverkusen (Germany) Benfica (Portugal) vs. Barcelona (Spain) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Africa pacers and Rickelton’s ton overwhelm Afghanistan in Champions Trophy
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Opener Ryan Rickelton’s maiden one-day international century earned South Africa a 107-run victory over Champions Trophy debutant Afghanistan on Friday. Rickelton hit 103 off 106 balls and four of the top five batters scored at last half-centuries in South Africa’s 315-6 total. The hard surface had plenty of cracks perfectly suited ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sport’s highest court dismisses Rubiales’ appeal against 3-year ban from soccer
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Friday dismissed an appeal by former Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales against a three-year ban from the sport imposed by FIFA for kissing Spain player Jenni Hermoso after the 2023 Women’s World Cup final. The decision by a panel at sport’s highest court came ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teenager Andreeva beats Rybakina to become youngest WTA 1000 finalist in Dubai
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva became the youngest player to reach the final of a WTA 1000 event after beating sixth-seeded Elena Rybakina 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 Friday at the Dubai Championships. The 17-year-old Andreeva trailed 3-1 in the third set before winning the last five games to reach her second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-NFL star Clinton Portis joins DeSean Jackson’s staff at Delaware State as running backs coach
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Clinton Portis, who rushed for just under 10,000 yards over nine NFL seasons and was a two-time Pro Bowl selection, has been named DeSean Jackson’s running backs coach and run game coordinator at Delaware State. The Hornets announced Portis’ hiring on social media Thursday. Portis joins Jackson, Norfolk State coach Michael ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parker ready for ‘anyone’ as Dubois replacement heads to Riyadh 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 after Dubois withdrew from Saturday’s fight because of a medical issue. Bakole was a last-minute replacement. “The show goes on. It’s not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Galthié axes Penaud and Jalibert from France team to face Italy in Six Nations
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Backs Damian Penaud and Matthieu Jalibert were axed from France’s team to play Italy on Sunday in the Six Nations, paying the price for poor performances against England. The decision by coach Fabien Galthié on Friday came after Les Tricolores made sloppy handling errors and missed tackles in a 26-25 loss at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Canucks sign goaltender Lankinen to five-year extension
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have signed goaltender Kevin Lankinen to a five-year contract extension with an average annual value of US$4.5 million, the club announced Friday. The 29-year-old Finn has set career highs with 19 wins and four shutouts this season. He has posted a 19-8-7 record, a 2.53 goals-against average, and a .905 ... Read More »
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