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Saints GM and coach indicate they plan to stick with QB Derek Carr
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis sees 11-year veteran quarterback Derek Carr as “a guy we can win with, and we’re excited about it.” Loomis made those comments on Wednesday to a small group of New Orleans-based reporters who traveled to Indianapolis for the NFL scouting combine. Carr has two years ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two Argentine soccer fans shot in Rio ahead of Recopa Sudamericana match
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Two Argentine soccer fans were shot in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday ahead of the second leg of the Recopa Sudamericana final between visiting Racing and local Botafogo. Local media reported both fans were on a beach in the region of Barra da Tijuca, in the city’s west side, when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arenado’s ‘showcase’ for potential trade suitor Yankees: 0 for 3, 2 strikeouts
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — If Nolan Arenado was hoping to showcase himself to a potential suitor, it didn’t quite work out that way. The St. Louis Cardinals third baseman made the three-hour, cross-state drive to play in an exhibition game against the New York Yankees, among the teams that may be open to acquiring him ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL reviewing possible changes to overtime rules. First downs to be measured electronically
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NFL is considering changing overtime rules in the regular season to decrease the advantage for teams that win the coin toss. “It’s time to rethink the overtime rule,” league executive Troy Vincent said Wednesday at the NFL scouting combine. Vincent said the competition committee agrees overtime rules need to be addressed. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No Wembley trip for Wrexham after losing on penalties to Peterborough
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
WREXHAM, Wales (AP) — Wrexham lost a two-goal lead and a chance to play at Wembley Stadium. The Welsh team with fans around the world lost to Peterborough 4-2 on penalties Wednesday after a 2-2 draw in the semifinal of the Football League Trophy. Bradley Ihionvien scored the equalizer in stoppage time to force penalties. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL union, Boston College announce program to help players go back to school and finish their degree
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
NHL players who want to complete their college degrees will have a smoother pathway thanks to an agreement announced Wednesday between their union and Boston College. The deal would ease the way for current and former players to graduate from BC’s Woods College of Advancing Studies, an arm of the university that offers flexible routes ... Read More »
1 responseAbel resigns new job at Bay FC because of verbal abuse allegations while at Oregon
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
Bay FC head of domestic scouting Graeme Abel has resigned after just a week on the job amid allegations of verbal abuse while he was coach at the University of Oregon. Abel was an assistant coach for the U.S. women’s national team under former coach Jill Ellis from 2015-19. He coached at Oregon from 2019 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marseille president Longoria gets 15-game ban for referee rant
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — The French soccer league gave Marseille president Pablo Longoria a 15-match ban on Wednesday after he accused French referees of corruption following a defeat last Saturday. A furious Longoria spoke about “ true corruption ” following the 3-0 loss at Auxerre, claiming decisions went against his team and suggesting Marseille was the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rangers defenseman Adam Fox going on IR with upper-body injury, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox is going on injured reserve with an upper-body injury, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. Fox is expected to miss some time but should return before the end of the regular season, the person said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Endrick fires Real Madrid to 1-0 win in first leg of Copa del Rey semifinals
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
Kylian MbappĂ©’s replacement Endrick scored a first-half goal and Real Madrid won 1-0 at Real Sociedad in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals on Wednesday. Madrid was without MbappĂ© after he had tooth removed and was forced to miss practice Tuesday. The France star has scored six goals in his last five ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Balance key as Whitecaps host Saprissa in CONCACAF Champions Cup play: coach
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps are looking to strike a fine balance when they host Deportivo Saprissa on Thursday. Last week, the ‘Caps suffered a rough last-minute 2-1 loss to the Costa Rican side in the first half of their two-game aggregate CONCACAF Champions Cup matchup. “We know we have to win,” Vancouver head coach ... Read More »
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