National Sports
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 »
Be the first to comment!Jake Knapp shoots a 59 at the Cognizant Classic, 15th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jake Knapp joined the PGA Tour’s sub-60 club on Thursday. Knapp — the No. 99 player in golf’s current world rankings — shot a bogey-free 59 in the opening round of the Cognizant Classic at PGA National, the 15th time that someone has broken 60 in a PGA Tour ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada to take on Italy in senior men’s football exhibition contest.
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
Canada’s national senior men’s football team will face host Italy in an exhibition contest April 19 in Cagliari. It will mark the first meeting between the two countries. It will also be the Canadian program’s first international game since capturing a silver medal at the 2011 world championship in Vienna, Austria. Canada’s national junior program ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lewis Hamilton is enjoying his new Ferrari as Carlos Sainz goes fastest in testing
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Lewis Hamilton said he’s “really enjoying” driving his new Ferrari after he was narrowly beaten in Formula 1 testing results on Thursday by the driver he replaced at Ferrari, Carlos Sainz, Jr. Hamilton’s time from the morning session was the fastest for much of the day until new Williams driver Sainz ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luka Doncic proves to be solid bet in leading Lakers past Mavericks
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
Luka Doncic proved to be a solid bet for Proline players Tuesday night. Doncic had a triple double in leading the Los Angeles Lakers past Dallas 107-99. It was Doncic’s first meeting against his former team after the Mavericks dealt the star forward to California on Feb. 2. Doncic responded with 19 points, 15 rebounds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians looks to make their mark at NRL rugby league combine in Las Vegas
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
Five Canadians are looking to make their mark in Las Vegas this week as Sin City showcases rugby league. While top club teams from Australia’s National Rugby League (NRL) and England’s Super League are showcased at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, the Canadian players are taking part in the NRL Combine, looking to earn a paid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL NextGen Stats team unveils new tool to help fans better understand combine results
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
The NFL scouting combine provides a blizzard of data with hundreds of prospects running through various drills ranging from the 40-yard dash to the vertical jump to a short shuttle. Sifting through all that can be overwhelming for the most seasoned of NFL executives, much less the countless fans who will spend the next few ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 Félix 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 »
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