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Feyenoord knocks AC Milan out of Champions League and Bayern advances on late Davies goal
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
MILAN (AP) — Seldom has a player’s sending off had such an influence on a game. AC Milan was to left rue Theo Hernandez’s second yellow card — for diving — as Feyenoord advanced to the Champions League last 16 at the former European champion’s expense with a 1-1 draw in the second leg of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian women start new chapter at Pinatar Cup in Spain under coach Casey Stoney
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
The sixth-ranked Canadian women’s soccer team starts a new chapter in Spain this week with coach Casey Stoney at the helm for the first time. Canada opens play at the Pinatar Cup against No. 17 China on Wednesday before facing No. 31 Mexico on Saturday and No. 42 Taiwan next Tuesday. All three games will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raducanu loses to Muchova in Dubai as Sabalenka and Swiatek advance
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Emma Raducanu lost in the second round at the Dubai Championships to Karolina Muchova 7-6 (6), 6-4 on Tuesday. The 2021 U.S. Open champion, who appeared to be in tears as she went to the umpire’s chair after the second game, fell behind 4-0 before forcing a tiebreaker. Raducanu ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crosby impressing younger Canadian teammates at 4 Nations: ‘He’s unbelievable’
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
BOSTON — Canada started to wobble Monday afternoon. Having built a commanding 4-0 lead over Finland, and with a spot in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game looking certain, the team in red finally surrendered a goal in the third period. And then two more as the Finns pressed 6-on-5 in the final two minutes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rising star Chemsdine Talbi impresses again for Brugge in Champions League
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
BERGAMO, Italy (AP) — Chemsdine Talbi had dazzled observers last week with his tremendous dribbles, precise crosses and strong ability to win both attacking duels and recover the ball in defense. In addition, the Belgian-Moroccan player had delivered an assist to Ferran Jutglà in a man-of-the-match performance that helped Brugge to a 2-1 win over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red carpet, fashion and music: F1 launches its 2025 season Hollywood style
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Formula 1 is kick-starting its 75th anniversary season with music, glitz and glamor Tuesday as the race series aims to reach beyond a sports audience with a two-hour televised arena show. The F1 75 Live event at London’s O2 arena is the first time the sport hosted its own large-scale launch event, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Redblacks re-sign veteran players Nigel Romick and Tyron Vrede
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
Canadian Nigel Romick will remain the Ottawa Redblacks’ longest-tenured player. The defensive lineman from Thunder Bay, Ont., signed a one-year deal with the CFL club Tuesday. Ottawa selected Romick, 33, in the third round, No. 23 overall, out of Saint Mary’s in the 2014 CFL draft ahead of the team’s inaugural season. Romick has appeared ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bruins D Charlie McAvoy is out and Canucks’ Quinn Hughes is in for US in 4 Nations final vs. Canada
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — The United States didn’t have to sacrifice much when looking for a replacement for injured defenseman Charlie McAvoy in the 4 Nations Face-Off final: Reigning Norris Trophy winner Quinn Hughes was ready to step in. U.S. coach Mike Sullivan said Tuesday that Hughes was on his way to Boston to be available ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Championship first round now set with dates added to matchups
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
Toronto FC will host CF Montreal on April 30 in the first round of the Telus Canadian Championship in a battle of MLS rivals who have combined to win 13 of the last 17 editions of the cup competition. The tournament draw was held in December with Canada Soccer confirming the tournament dates on Tuesday. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Djokovic loses to Berrettini in Doha, says no pain in hamstring
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Novak Djokovic was upset by Matteo Berrettini 7-6 (4), 6-2 on Tuesday at the Qatar Open in the Serb’s first match since exiting the Australian Open with a hamstring injury. The 37-year-old Djokovic, ranked No. 7, lost to the Italian for the first time in five career matches and will have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US GM Bill Guerin says he would welcome Trump when Americans play Canada for 4 Nations title
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — The general manager of the U.S. team in the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament said he would welcome a visit from President Donald Trump to the championship game between the United States and Canada on Thursday night. Bill Guerin, who played 18 years in the NHL for eight teams, said on Fox ... Read More »
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