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Japanese artist Murakami lends artwork to exclusive MLB collaboration ahead of Tokyo Series
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — Takashi Murakami’s artwork has graced luxury goods from top fashion houses and album covers of superstar musicians. Now the famed contemporary Japanese artist has teamed with Major League Baseball for an exclusive merchandise collaboration to celebrate next month’s Tokyo Series. The Takashi Murakami x MLB Tokyo Series collection presented by Complex was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports highest court says Moroccan soccer shirt depicting map of disputed area was breach of rules
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — A court governing international soccer disputes has ruled that depicting the disputed Western Sahara as part of Morocco on club jerseys violates rules against political messaging. The Switzerland-based Court of Arbitration for Sport, or CAS, on Wednesday upheld an appeal from Algeria’s soccer federation contesting the Confederation of African Football’s April ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Auger-Aliassime beats Cilic to reach semifinal at Dubai Tennis Championships
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
DUBAI — Montreal’s FĂ©lix Auger-Aliassime rallied past Marin Cilic 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 Thursday to reach the semifinals of the Dubai Tennis Championships. Auger-Aliassime fired 13 aces to Cilic’s three and broke the Croatian three times on 10 chances. The world No. 21 improved his career record against the 186th-ranked Cilic to 2-3, securing his third ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Villeneuve family seeks to protect driver’s ‘legacy’ in battle against Quebec museum
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
MONTREAL — The legend of Gilles Villeneuve still holds an outsized place in the minds of Canadian auto racing fans, more than 40 years after the Quebec-born Formula One star died at age 32 in a crash during qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix in 1982. Now, his widow and two children — including former ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pakistan soccer approves steps wanted by FIFA to lift international suspension
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Pakistan Football Federation took a step towards returning to international soccer by unanimously approving constitutional amendments proposed by FIFA on Thursday. FIFA hit Pakistan on Feb. 6 with a third international suspension in less than eight years after the federation rejected electoral reforms. The PFF decided to approve those amendments by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Argentina youth star Echeverri joins Man City a year after signing from River Plate
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
Argentina youth international Claudio Echeverri has completed his permanent move to Manchester City, more than a year after signing for the English champion before returning to River Plate on loan. The 19-year-old Echeverri will add more youthful energy to an ailing City squad which was freshened in the winter transfer window with the arrival of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bayern Munich reportedly withdraws contract offer to Joshua Kimmich
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
MUNICH (AP) — German media is reporting that Bayern Munich has retracted its contract extension offer to midfielder Joshua Kimmich, whose deal expires at the end of the season. Kicker magazine on Thursday corroborated a report from the Bild tabloid saying Bayern decided at its supervisory board meeting on Monday to withdraw the offer it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Verstappen and Norris ‘respect’ each other while joking about their F1 rivalry
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Max Verstappen and Lando Norris dismissed suggestions their Formula 1 rivalry has become a personal feud, going so far as to joke on Thursday that they’d been reduced to brawling in a pub. Norris was Verstappen’s closest challenger last season as the Dutch driver won a fourth consecutive F1 title. Hard-edged ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thiago Motta ‘ashamed’ as Juventus follows Champions League elimination with Italian Cup exit
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
ROME (AP) — Thiago Motta might have only one solution left to stay on as Juventus coach. After two successive eliminations in the space of a week — from the Champions League and the Italian Cup — the pressure is on for Juventus to secure a top-four finish in Serie A and a spot in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real Madrid midfielder Ceballos out for several weeks with hamstring injury
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos is expected to be sidelined for several weeks because of a left leg injury from the Copa del Rey semifinals on Wednesday. Madrid said Ceballos underwent tests on Thursday and was diagnosed with a muscle and tendon injury in his left hamstring. The club said “his recovery ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After growing up in Arsenal’s ranks, Monlouis looks to make mark with Toronto FC
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
TORONTO — After making more than 100 combined appearances for Arsenal’s U-18, U-21 and U-23 teams and with his contract running out at the end of the season, Zane Monlouis started looking to the future. “Where I’m at in my career, I was definitely looking for a move,” said the London-born centre back. “Looking to ... Read More »
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