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‘Inbound’ documentary shines light on how immigration has shaped Canadian basketball
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
A new documentary makes the case that a change in Canada’s immigration policy more than 50 years ago has fuelled the country’s current boom in NBA players. “Inbound,” a short film on how Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau’s multiculturalism policy in the early 1970s brought an influx of immigrants to Canada whose children and grandchildren are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ireland stalwarts Healy, O’Mahony and Murray retiring from test rugby after Six Nations
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
DUBLIN (AP) — Cian Healy, Ireland’s most-capped rugby player, was one of three stalwarts to announce on Thursday they will be retiring from international duty after the Six Nations. Peter O’Mahony and Conor Murray are also ending their Ireland careers, Irish Rugby said. Healy and O’Mahony are retiring from professional rugby at the end of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ref reports ‘Die’ chants made at Real Madrid defender RaĂşl Asencio in Copa semifinal
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Real Sociedad fans chanted “Die” at Real Madrid defender RaĂşl Asencio during the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals on Wednesday, the match referee said in his report. Referee JosĂ© MarĂa Sánchez MartĂnez briefly interrupted the game in the 46th minute, and an announcement asking fans to stop the insults ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Felix Jones back among Springboks staff to the Rugby World Cup after brief England spell
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Felix Jones is back in South Africa’s coaching team to help the Springboks’ quest for a third straight Rugby World Cup title. The defense coach’s return to the Boks’ set-up was announced on Thursday after a brief spell with England, where he moved to be closer to his family. Jones resigned last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hamilton goes fastest for Ferrari as rain in Bahrain hits F1 testing
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Lewis Hamilton was fastest in his new Ferrari on the morning of the second day of Formula 1 preseason testing as rain in the desert affected Thursday’s session. The seven-time champion’s best time was nearly four-tenths of a second faster than his former teammate George Russell of Mercedes. Carlos Sainz, Jr. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rain washes out host Pakistan’s last Champions Trophy match against Bangladesh
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Rain forced the abandonment of the Pakistan-Bangladesh game in the Champions Trophy on Thursday. The square remained under covers all day due to persistent rain and the umpires finally called off the game at 3:30 p.m. local time, 1 1/2 hours after its scheduled start. Both teams were already eliminated from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Long champions of social justice, Black athletes say their voices are needed now more than ever
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
For WNBA veteran Natasha Cloud, speaking up about social justice is just as important as winning basketball games. Cloud has had a successful nine-year pro career that includes a WNBA championship and being the career-assists leader for her former Washington Mystics. She has also used her platform for social justice advocacy — from sitting out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NASCAR stars enjoy immersive Mexico City visit ahead of first international Cup Series race
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Daniel Suarez led a quartet of NASCAR stars through the streets of Mexico City, after midnight, in search of a nightcap following a full day of showcasing his native country to his fellow competitors. NASCAR will hold its first points-paying international Cup Series race in modern history in June when it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Norway is voting on whether to scrap VAR. The wider soccer world is watching with interest
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
Norwegian soccer will vote this weekend on whether to scrap the use of video reviews in its top league after a turbulent couple of years since the technology was introduced. The decision will be noted with plenty of interest around the soccer world, given the video review system — or VAR, as it is better ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ranieri sweeps the crisis aside at Roma and has the Giallorossi on a 10-match unbeaten run
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
ROME (AP) — Claudio Ranieri required about one month to set Roma straight. Having taken over a team in turmoil in mid-November, Ranieri has the Giallorossi on a 10-match unbeaten run in Serie A, into the Europa League round of 16, and sparking calls that he stays on past his caretaking term. Roma was four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bundesliga duties call before Bayern, Leverkusen clash on Europe’s big stage
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
BERLIN (AP) — Bundesliga contenders Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen could be forgiven for thinking of their Champions League date before they fulfill challenging domestic obligations this weekend. Bayern visits Stuttgart on Friday, while Leverkusen travels to Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday. Bayern then hosts Leverkusen for the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie ... Read More »
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