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Midfielder Carly Wickenheiser called into Canada camp as an injury replacement
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
Canada has called in midfielder Carly Wickenheiser to replace the injured Bianca St-Georges for the upcoming Pinatar Cup soccer tournament in Spain. Wickenheiser is the daughter of the late Doug Wickenheiser, the first overall pick in the 1980 NHL draft who went on to play for Montreal, St Louis, Vancouver, the New York Rangers and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!4 Nations is an international ‘coming out party’ for Connor McDavid, finally playing for Canada
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
MONTREAL (AP) — Connor McDavid is in his 10th NHL season, has played in more than 750 games, led the league in scoring five times and won the Hart Trophy as MVP three times. Still, what he is experiencing right now is something brand new to him. McDavid at the 4 Nations Face-Off is playing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Blue Jays open training camp as Guerrero’s extension deadline approaches
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
DUNEDIN — One big question hung in the warm, humid Florida air Thursday as the Toronto Blue Jays held their first official workout at spring training. Will the team be able to sign Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a long-term extension before his deadline for contract talks arrives early next week? “We’ve worked extremely hard on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Investigation turns up an Illicit drug in a dozen racehorses following the high-stakes All American
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico regulators have suspended two prominent horse trainers after tests turned up a banned medication in a dozen racehorses that competed in one of the world’s most recognized and richest quarter-horse events. Officials with the New Mexico Racing Commission described it as unprecedented to have so many top finishers test ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles lefty Trevor Rogers unlikely to be ready for start of season after issue with right kneecap
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Orioles left-hander Trevor Rogers isn’t expected to be ready for opening day after a partial dislocation of his right kneecap during the offseason, Baltimore general manager Mike Elias said Thursday. Elias told reporters at Orioles camp that Rogers sustained the knee subluxation in January. It wasn’t clear exactly when or how ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Resilience, determination best describe Canadian Ankou over his NFL career
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
Statistics don’t begin to tell the epic tale that is Eli Ankou’s NFL journey. The 30-year-old defensive tackle from Ottawa has appeared in 36 regular-season games (three starts) with six different teams since 2017. Ankou has been with nine clubs, some — the Houston Texans (twice), Atlanta Falcons (three times) and Ankou’s current squad the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shamrock Rovers forward Michael Noonan, 16, becomes youngest scorer in his debut
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
MOLDE, Norway (AP) — Irish teenager Michael Noonan had a debut to remember for Shamrock Rovers on Thursday. The 16-year-old forward became what his team said was the youngest-ever goalscorer in European club competition. Noonan’s second-half goal gave the “Hoops” a 1-0 victory over Norwegian club Molde in the first leg of their Conference League ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada beats Curaçao in CONCACAF qualifier, moves a step closer to FIFA U17 World Cup
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
HAMILTON — Marius Aiyenero’s hat trick helped Canada all but clinch a berth in the FIFA U-17 World Cup with a commanding 7-1 win over Curaçao in CONCACAF U-17 men’s qualifying play Thursday. A win or draw against host Bermuda on Sunday and Canada qualifies for the U-17 World Cup, which runs Nov. 5-27 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Goodyear Blimp at 100: From Ronald Reagan to Ice Cube, ‘floating piece of Americana’ still thriving
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Flying a few hundred feet above the streets and shores of Daytona Beach, the Goodyear Blimp draws a crowd. Onlookers stare and point. Drivers pull over for better looks, snapping pictures, recording videos and trying to line up the perfect selfie. For some, it’s nostalgic. For others, it’s a glimpse ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump Jr. backs Enhanced Games, an Olympic disruptor that would allow some steroids in sports
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
A group led by Donald Trump Jr. is infusing funding and some political muscle into the Enhanced Games, a sports festival that would hold track, swimming and other events free of anti-doping measures. Trump’s group, called 1789 Capital, is bringing what Enhanced Games founder Aron D’Souza said was “double digit millions” to a project set ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clayton Kershaw finalizes $7.5 million, 1-year deal to stay with Dodgers for 18th season
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers finalized a $7.5 million, one-year contract on Thursday, bringing back the three-time Cy Young Award winner for his 18th big league season. The 36-year-old left-hander expects to go on the 60-day injured list following offseason foot and knee surgery, but hopes to be close ... Read More »
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