National Sports
Cavalry FC star striker Tobias Warschewski relishes life in Canadian Premier League
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
The Canadian Premier League has proved to be a valuable launching pad for domestic talent. But it has also offered a fresh start to overseas players like Tobias Warschewski. The 27-year-old German forward says he rediscovered his love for the game in Canada. “A lot of things happened but at the end of the day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Skiing world championships: How to watch Mikaela Shiffrin, the schedule and more
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
SAALBACH-HINTERGLEMM, Austria (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin won’t defend her gold in the giant slalom at the Alpine skiing world championships on Thursday but will be back on Saturday for the slalom. Swiss skiers Franjo von Allmen and Loic Meillard led a Swiss sweep in the team combined event Wednesday. Here’s a guide that tells you ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bald and bold, Swiss skiers build on team spirit as they claim their 3rd gold at the worlds
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
SAALBACH-HINTERGLEMM, Austria (AP) — Camaraderie, unity, team spirit. Those are the virtues of the successful Swiss men’s ski team, a tightly knit group of friends on and off the slopes. However, after yet another triumphant day and its third gold medal at the Alpine skiing world championships, one issue diverges opinions within the team. Should ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Blue Jays star slugger Bautista named to Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
ST. MARYS,ONTARIO, CANADA — Former Toronto Blue Jays star slugger José Bautista is among the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame’s class of 2025. The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced its newest members Wednesday. Bautista was a six-time MLB all-star who led the Blue Jays to two post-season appearances. He is best known ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lindsey Vonn says she ‘would be proud to race with anyone’ in team combined at the Olympics
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
SAALBACH-HINTERGLEMM, Austria (AP) — It’s not just downhill and super-G that Lindsey Vonn wants to compete in at the age of 41 at next year’s Milan-Cortina Olympics. After experiencing the new team combined at the world championships, Vonn also hopes to qualify for that event when it makes its Olympic debut in 2026 — even ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!King Charles gets QB lesson at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III learned how to throw an American football like a quarterback. Thankfully, there was no tush push. The 76-year-old monarch visited Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in north London as part of a community event sponsored by the Premier League club and the NFL on Wednesday. The king got some throwing advice ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran reliever JT Chargois in Texas Rangers spring training on a minor league deal
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Veteran reliever JT Chargois agreed to a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers before their first workout of spring training Wednesday. The 34-year-old right-hander split last season between Miami and Seattle, going 3-1 with a 2.23 ERA in 36 games — 15 for the Marlins before 21 for the Mariners ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Swiatek and Pegula advance to Doha Open quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Defending champion Iga Swiatek advanced to the quarterfinals of the Doha Open with a 6-7 (1), 6-4, 6-4 win over Czech Linda Noskova on Wednesday. The second-seeded Swiatek will next play Elena Rybakina, who beat Rebecca Sramkova 7-6 (1), 6-2. Sixth-seeded Jessica Pegula also reached the quarterfinals with a 6-3, 7-5 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran receivers Lawler, Lewis sign with East Division teams
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
Kenny Lawler is a Hamilton Tiger-Cat and Eugene Lewis is an Ottawa Redblack. The veteran American receivers signed two-year deals with their respective clubs Wednesday, the second day of CFL free agency. Lawler, 30, joins the Ticats following CFL stints with Winnipeg (2019, 2021, 2023024) and Edmonton (2022). Last season, Lawler had 41 catches for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former coach Vilda denies pressure on Hermoso to downplay kiss after Women’s World Cup final
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Jorge Vilda, the former coach of Spain women’s soccer team, told a judge on Wednesday that ex-soccer federation president Luis Rubiales did not ask him to put pressure on Jenni Hermoso following the outcry that erupted after Rubiales kissed the player. Hermoso has already testified at Rubiales’ trial that she did not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winner of the Boston Marathon, legendary Canadian runner Jerome Drayton dies at 80
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
TORONTO — Legendary long-distance runner Jerome Drayton, who won the Boston Marathon in 1977 and held the Canadian men’s marathon record for 43 years, has died. He was 80. Drayton died unexpectedly on Monday in Toronto, according to Cardinal Funeral Homes. Runners World magazine said he died during knee surgery. Drayton was inducted into Canada’s ... Read More »
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