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Reggie Miller will be lead game analyst when NBC begins its NBA coverage next season
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Reggie Miller will be NBC Sports’ lead game analyst when it begins its coverage of the NBA next season, the network announced Tuesday. Miller has been one of TNT Sports lead NBA analysts for 20 years. He called his 18th All-Star Game this past weekend. When Miller joins NBC in October, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vanderbilt’s Mikayla Blakes is AP women’s basketball player of the week
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s college basketball for Week 15 of the season: Mikayla Blakes, Vanderbilt The freshman guard set the NCAA freshman single-game scoring record with 55 points against Auburn. It was the ninth most points scored in NCAA history and joined Patricia Hoskins of Mississippi Valley State as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Auger-Aliassime advances to second round at Qatar Open with win over Halys
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
DOHA — Montreal’s Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the second round of the Qatar Open tennis tournament with a 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (2) win over French qualifier Quentin Halys on Tuesday. After both players held serve throughout the deciding set, Auger Aliassime pulled away in the tiebreaker and converted match point on return. Halys took the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Murray to continue as Djokovic’s coach likely through French Open
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Andy Murray looks set to remain as Novak Djokovic’s coach likely through the French Open. The 24-time Grand Slam champion told the ATP Tour’s in-house media channel Tuesday that Murray has agreed to stay on as coach. Djokovic and Murray joined forces ahead of the Australian Open in what initially was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One-handed Calgary Muay Thai fighter sees himself as ‘a puzzle with missing pieces’
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
The wait is over for Calgary Muay Thai fighter Jake (The One) Peacock. Peacock looks for his second straight win in One Championship action when he takes on Japan’s Shinji Suzuki on Thursday at One 171: Qatar in Lusail. Peacock, who was born without a right hand, has been waiting for a fight since winning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Galusha upsets Einarson 9-6 in extra ends at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Kerry Galusha of the Northwest Territories upset Manitoba’s Kerri Einarson 9-6 in extra ends in Pool B action on Tuesday at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Tied 4-4, Galusha scored two in the eighth to put Einarson on the ropes. However, Einarson scored once in the ninth and tenth ends to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canucks defenceman Hughes set to join US ahead of 4 Nations final against Canada
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
BOSTON — Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes is heading to Boston to join the United States as a potential injury replacement, head coach Mike Sullivan told reporters Tuesday. The U.S. announced earlier that defenceman Charlie McAvoy has been ruled out of Thursday’s tournament final against Canada. That reduced the U.S. roster to 12 forwards and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iowa State unveils plan for entertainment complex between football and basketball venues
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard unveiled a master plan Tuesday for a 94-acre development between the schools’ football stadium and basketball arena. The development between Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum will be called CyTown and is scheduled to open in fall 2027. Announced in 2022, the entertainment complex will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bruins D Charlie McAvoy is out for US in 4 Nations Face-Off. Vancouver’s Quinn Hughes is in
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy won’t be able to play for the United States in the championship game of the 4 Nations Face-Off on his home ice because of an undisclosed upper body injury, his NHL club said on Tuesday. U.S. coach Mike Sullivan said Vancouver defenseman Quinn Hughes, the reigning Norris ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texas Association of Basketball Coaches final high school rankings
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
SUGAR LAND, Texas (AP) — The final Texas Association of Basketball Coaches high school rankings for boys public schools and boys and girls private schools: FINAL BOYS PUBLIC Class 6A 1. SA Northside Brennan, 29-2; 2. Allen, 30-1; 3. Mansfield Lake Ridge, 32-2; 4. Alvin Shadow Creek, 29-2; 5. Lancaster, 27-5; 6. Duncanville, 21-7; 7. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diamondbacks, shortstop Geraldo Perdomo agree to $45 million, 4-year deal that starts in 2026
By Canadian Press on February 18th, 2025
Slick-fielding shortstop Geraldo Perdomo has agreed to a $45 million, four-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks that begins in 2026. The deal announced Tuesday includes a club option for 2030. Perdomo, who could have become eligible for free agency following the 2027 season, will make $2.55 million this year after being eligible for salary arbitration ... Read More »
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