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After 5 years in jail, ex-gang member Peake wins New Zealand Open and qualifies for British Open
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand (AP) — Ryan Peake, an Australian former motorcycle gang member who turned his life around through golf, earned a place at the British Open on Sunday when he won the 104th New Zealand Open by one stroke. The 31-year-old from Western Australia called the win “life-changing” after sinking an 8-foot par putt ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian women drop down the field hockey ladder after latest loss in Chile
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
SANTIAGO — Canada lost 2-0 to South Korea at the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup on Sunday, relegating the Canadian women to the new third-tier Nations Cup 2 competition. The Nations Cup features the best-ranked teams not participating in the FIH Hockey Pro League, with the winning side earning a spot in the top tier ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Norwegian forward Ola Brynhildsen shows promise in MLS debut for Toronto FC
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
Toronto FC’s 4-2 loss at Orlando on Saturday showed new coach Robin Fraser still has plenty of work to do. But there was also hope for the future with Norwegian forward Ola Brynhildsen making his debut off the bench in the 65th minute. “He is a true (No.) 9,” Fraser said approvingly after the game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian rider Derek Gee wins O Gran Camino cycling race in Spain
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA — Canadian cyclist Derek Gee won the O Gran Camino road race in Spain on Sunday, finishing with a 35-second edge over Italy’s Davide Piganzoli. The 27-year-old from Ottawa, riding for the Israel-Premier Tech team, moved into the overall lead of the five-stage race Friday after winning the individual time trial. And ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cristian ‘Chicho’ Arango, Josef Martínez spark Earthquakes to 2-1 victory over Sporting KC
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Cristian “Chicho” Arango and Josef Martínez scored first-half goals and the San Jose Earthquakes held on for a 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night despite playing a man down over the final 38 minutes. San Jose has opened with a pair of victories under first-year coach Bruce ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lacazette makes up for giving away a penalty with 2 goals as Lyon wins
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Alexandre Lacazette made up for giving away an early penalty by scoring twice as Lyon beat Brest 2-1 in the French league on Sunday. Kenny Lala’s penalty put Brest ahead after Lacazette held a player in the penalty area. Lacazette equalized midway through the first half after being set up by Rayan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL trade season is well underway, with plenty more moves expected before the deadline Friday
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
Mikko Rantanen could be on the move again if Carolina cannot sign him to an extension. Brock Nelson, Erik Karlsson and brothers Brayden and Luke Schenn are all in the mix. Seth Jones, Ryan Lindgren and Gustav Nyquist have already changed teams. And there is still plenty of time before the NHL trade deadline on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bologna beats Cagliari to boost hopes of top-four finish in Serie A
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
MILAN (AP) — Riccardo Orsolini scored twice to help Bologna boost its chances of qualifying for the Champions League again. Bologna fought back to beat relegation-threatened Cagliari 2-1 in Serie A and move within two points of fourth-placed Juventus. Lazio is level with Bologna on points and plays at beleaguered AC Milan later Sunday, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees 3B DJ LeMahieu injures calf in spring training debut
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — New York Yankees’ third baseman DJ LeMahieu injured his left calf in his spring training debut. Serving as designated hitter, LeMahieu was injured Saturday on his second at-bat in New York’s 9-3 win over the Houston Astros. “That’s not ideal, just with all that he’s had to deal with,” manager Aaron ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Homophobic chant at San Diego FC’s inaugural home match condemned by coach, sporting director
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego FC coach Mikey Varas and sporting director Tyler Heaps expressed disappointment and anger after their club’s inaugural home match was marred in the second half by three occurrences of the homophobic chant frequently heard at the Mexican national team’s soccer matches. The club uniformly decried the notorious one-word Spanish ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Naidoo sinks birdie putt on 1st playoff hole to win rain-hit South African Open
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025
DURBAN, South Africa (AP) — Dylan Naidoo held his nerve on the first playoff hole to sink a birdie putt and win the rain-marred South African Open on Sunday for his first DP World Tour win. The fourth round was first suspended and then canceled due to a flooded course at the Durban Country Club. ... Read More »
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