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Gene Hackman’s role in ‘Hoosiers’ led to an unforgettable, beloved film for fans far beyond Indiana
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
Bobby Plump -– the real-life Jimmy Chitwood –- said Gene Hackman deserves as much credit as anyone for taking his small-town Hoosier state basketball story beyond Indiana to the rest the world. Hackman’s dazzling acting career stands out for sports fans for a single reason: His unforgettable role as Hickory Huskers coach Norman Dale in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Georgia House keeps hate crimes protection as it seeks to restrict transgender sports participation
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s state House has backed away from changes to the state’s hate crimes law that could have removed protections for crimes against transgender people, even as it moves forward with efforts to put into law restrictions against sports participation for transgender students. Representatives voted 102-54 for House Bill 267 on Thursday, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hilary Knight free from injuries, distractions in regaining her offensive touch in 2nd PWHL season
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Hilary Knight was more impressed than surprised in discovering she was leading PWHL forwards in ice time three months into the league’s second season. At 35 and one of the PWHL’s oldest players, the face of U.S. women’s hockey has always valued being someone capable of playing in every situation. In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nationals announce their deal with Kyle Finnegan and designate Stone Garrett for assignment
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Closer Kyle Finnegan finalized his one-year, $6 million deal with the Washington Nationals, who designated outfielder Stone Garrett for assignment on Thursday. The 33-year-old Finnegan, a right-hander, was an NL All-Star for the first time last season. His 38 saves in 2024 ranked third in the majors. He became ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A Florida Gator took on a Florida gator. Billy Horschel prevailed in the matchup at PGA National
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — A Gator took on a gator. Billy Horschel won. Let’s explain: Horschel played his college golf for the Florida Gators, so he knows plenty about the wildlife that gets seen on courses in the Sunshine State — including, yes, alligators. And when a gator made its way onto the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jannik Sinner’s nomination for Laureus sportsman of year withdrawn after ban
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — The nomination of Jannik Sinner for the Laureus sportsman of the year award was withdrawn Thursday because of the top-ranked tennis player’s three-month ban for his two positive doping tests nearly a year ago. Laureus World Sports Academy chairman Sean Fitzpatrick said in a statement that the Italian player’s ban resulting from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!As Brayden gets to 1,000 NHL games, the Schenn brothers are making some hockey history
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Brayden Schenn is set to play his 1,000th regular-season NHL game when he and the St. Louis Blues visit the Washington Capitals on Thursday night. Older brother Luke played his 1,000th game Oct. 17 with the Nashville Predators. The Schenns, who hail from Saskatoon, are the eighth set of brothers to each ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ireland center Ringrose banned 3 games for red card in win over Wales
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
DUBLIN (AP) — Ireland center Garry Ringrose was suspended for three games on Thursday for his 20-minute red card in the victory over Wales last weekend. His head-on-head tackle of opposite Ben Thomas last Saturday in Cardiff was deemed reckless by a Six Nations disciplinary committee at a hearing on Thursday. Ireland prevailed 27-18 without ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heisman Trophy winner and 2-way star Travis Hunter says he won’t work out at the NFL combine
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Two-way star Travis Hunter said Thursday he won’t work out at the NFL scouting combine this week. The Heisman Trophy winner might play both cornerback and wide receiver in the NFL after doing the same at Colorado. Hunter said during his media availability that it will be up to the team that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees reliever Scott Effross has hamstring strain
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Yankees reliever Scott Effross has a grade two hamstring strain, according to Yankees manager Aaron Boone, New York media reported Thursday. Effross, a 31-year-old right-hander, left his second spring training appearance after just one pitch Tuesday. Acquired from the Chicago Cubs on Aug. 1, 2022, Effross made 13 appearances for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gene Hackman and ‘Hoosiers’ long have been point of pride for tiny Milan, Indiana
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
The dazzling films of Gene Hackman stand out for sports fan for one reason: His unforgettable role as Norman Dale, coach of the feel-good, state champion Hickory Huskers in “Hoosiers.” News of his death hit hard in basketball-mad Indiana. The movie — ranked as the No. 1 sports film of all-time by The Associated Press ... Read More »
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