February 21st, 2025

National Sports

Yankees’ Stanton hasn’t swung back in 3 or 4 weeks and is unsure of whether he can play in opener

By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025

New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton hasn’t swung a bat in three or four weeks and isn’t sure whether he will be ready for opening day because of painful tendinitis in both elbows. Speaking Monday before the team’s first full-squad workout, the five-time All-Star revealed he played in pain for much of last season as ... Read More »

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Lindsey Vonn’s peers say her return at 40 is ‘pretty freaking awesome’

By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025

SAALBACH-HINTERGLEMM, Austria (AP) — When Lindsey Vonn decided to return to downhill ski racing at age 40 this season after nearly six years of retirement with a new titanium knee, the criticism from prominent retired skiers like Franz Klammer, Marc Girardelli, Pirmin Zurbriggen, Bruno Kernen, Michaela Dorfmeister and Sonja Nef was so scathing that the ... Read More »

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The idea of a US vs. World matchup in the NBA All-Star Game has some player support

By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama has already gone up against the U.S. in international events, most notably last year’s Paris Olympics when he led France’s march to the gold medal game against the Americans. He’d like to be in that position more often — maybe even annually. And Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo loves that idea ... Read More »

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Shaw performs Black Power salute after goal for Man City Women following racist abuse

By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw bowed her head and raised a gloved fist after scoring a goal on her first start for Manchester City Women since pulling out of the team because of racist abuse directed at her on social media. The Jamaica international, one of the world’s best strikers, performed the Black ... Read More »

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Geraint Thomas, the Olympic star and Tour de France champion, will retire at the end of season

By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025

LONDON (AP) — Geraint Thomas, the former Tour de France champion who also won gold medals in track cycling for Great Britain at the Olympic Games in 2008 and ’12, announced Monday that this will be his final year as a professional. Thomas, a loyal teammate with a tremendous appetite for victory who transformed into ... Read More »

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Virginia hosts Proctor and No. 3 Duke

By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025

Duke Blue Devils (22-3, 14-1 ACC) at Virginia Cavaliers (13-12, 6-8 ACC) Charlottesville, Virginia; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blue Devils -14.5; over/under is 131.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 3 Duke visits Virginia after Tyrese Proctor scored 23 points in Duke’s 106-70 victory over the Stanford Cardinal. The Cavaliers have gone 9-5 at home. ... Read More »

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Bellarmine hosts Austin Peay following Thomas’ 22-point outing

By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025

Austin Peay Governors (12-15, 7-7 ASUN) at Bellarmine Knights (3-24, 0-14 ASUN) Louisville, Kentucky; Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Austin Peay visits Bellarmine after LJ Thomas scored 22 points in Austin Peay’s 76-63 win over the Stetson Hatters. The Knights are 3-10 on their home court. Bellarmine has a 1-14 record against opponents above ... Read More »

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Clifford leads Colorado State against Nevada after 22-point game

By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025

Nevada Wolf Pack (15-10, 7-7 MWC) at Colorado State Rams (16-9, 10-4 MWC) Fort Collins, Colorado; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Colorado State plays Nevada after Nique Clifford scored 22 points in Colorado State’s 88-53 win against the Wyoming Cowboys. The Rams have gone 11-2 at home. Colorado State is eighth in the MWC ... Read More »

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King, North Carolina Central Eagles to host Hobbs and the Morgan State Bears

By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025

Morgan State Bears (10-14, 4-4 MEAC) at North Carolina Central Eagles (11-14, 4-4 MEAC) Durham, North Carolina; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Eagles -7; over/under is 158.5 BOTTOM LINE: North Carolina Central plays Morgan State in a matchup of MEAC teams. The Eagles are 8-3 on their home court. North Carolina Central has ... Read More »

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Howard hosts Maryland-Eastern Shore following Johnson’s 21-point showing

By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025

Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks (4-20, 0-8 MEAC) at Howard Bison (10-15, 5-3 MEAC) Washington; Monday, 3 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bison -13.5; over/under is 150.5 BOTTOM LINE: Maryland-Eastern Shore visits Howard after Evan Johnson scored 21 points in Maryland-Eastern Shore’s 75-63 loss to the Norfolk State Spartans. The Bison have gone 7-5 at home. Howard ... Read More »

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Karaban and UConn host Villanova

By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025

Villanova Wildcats (15-11, 8-7 Big East) at UConn Huskies (17-8, 9-5 Big East) Hartford, Connecticut; Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UConn takes on Villanova after Alex Karaban scored 20 points in UConn’s 69-68 overtime loss to the Seton Hall Pirates. The Huskies have gone 10-2 in home games. UConn ranks seventh in the Big ... Read More »

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