June 27th, 2025

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Welbeck’s extra-time winner fires Brighton into FA Cup quarterfinals

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025

Danny Welbeck fired Brighton into the quarterfinals of the FA Cup on Sunday with an extra-time winner against Newcastle. Welbeck — a two-time winner of the famous trophy with Arsenal — came off the bench to seal a 2-1 win at St. James’ Park. With the fifth-round game locked at 1-1 and seemingly heading to ... Read More »

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Holstein Kiel gets first ever Bundesliga away win, 1-0 at Union Berlin

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025

BERLIN (AP) — Union Berlin’s week went from bad to worse Sunday with a 1-0 loss at home to last-placed Holstein Kiel in the Bundesliga. Armin Gigović scored before the break for the visitors, finishing off a counterattack started by team captain Timo Becker and involving Japan forward Shuto Machino. It was promoted Kiel’s first-ever ... Read More »

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Chakravarthy spins out NZ as India sets up semifinal against Australia at Champions Trophy

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2025

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Spinner Varun Chakravarthy did most of the damage as India beat New Zealand by 44 runs on Sunday to win Group A and set up a Champions Trophy semifinal against Australia. Chakravarthy took 5-42 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, his first five-wicket haul in only his second one-day international. ... Read More »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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Cristian ‘Chicho’ Arango, Josef MartĂ­nez 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 MartĂ­nez 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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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