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Trip to Man City extends tough run for Liverpool as Arsenal enters Premier League title talk
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
Are Liverpool showing cracks in its pursuit of the Premier League title? Arne Slot doesn’t think so. “Not a dip at all,” the Liverpool manager said after his team dropped two points in a match for the second straight midweek. First there was last week’s 2-2 at Everton, which equalized with virtually the last kick ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bentaleb’s remarkable return could inspire Lille’s run for a Champions League spot
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — If Lille needs further motivation in its drive to qualify for the Champions League next season, then it need only look at Nabil Bentaleb’s remarkable return. The Lille midfielder scored four minutes after going on last Sunday in a 2-0 win at Rennes and was mobbed by his teammates. It wasn’t that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!While Manfred frets, some opposing players cheer the big-spending push of the Los Angeles Dodgers
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred shared conflicting feelings about the big-spending Los Angeles Dodgers this week, praising the franchise’s competitive spirit in one breath before worrying about the financial disparity they’ve created in the next. Players elsewhere around the league don’t seem nearly as conflicted. “Teams spending money is never bad for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!IOC finds Olympic sponsor in China through 2032 to replace Panasonic of Japan
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
BEIJING (AP) — The International Olympic Committee has found a sponsor in China to replace long-term commercial partner Panasonic from Japan. TCL was signed to an eight-year, four-Olympics deal through 2032 in the sponsor category of home audiovisual equipment and appliances, the IOC said on Thursday. The value in cash and operational services was not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Imam replaces injured Fakhar in Pakistan Champions Trophy squad
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Defending champion Pakistan suffered a huge blow when opening batter Fakhar Zaman was ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to an oblique injury on Thursday. Imam-ul-Haq was approved as Fakhar’s replacement for the remainder of the tournament. Fakhar was injured in the first over of the opening game on Wednesday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!4 Nations Face-Off is the latest in a long line of memorable international hockey competitions
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
The 4 Nations Face-Off has already delivered an instant classic international hockey game with the fight-filled preliminary round matchup between the United States and Canada last week in Montreal. The U.S.-Canada rematch on Thursday night in Boston could be another memorable country vs. country showdown for a sport with deep roots in international competition. 1972 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harry Kane’s fitness in doubt as Bayern prepares for tough Frankfurt test
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Harry Kane’s fitness is dominating the buildup to Bayern Munich’s tricky game against third-placed Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga. The England captain went off at halftime with a calf problem on Tuesday in the second leg of Bayern’s 3-2 aggregate win over Celtic in the Champions League. The club says he’ll ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!World champions Chock and Bates of the US are 2nd behind Canadian duo in Four Continents ice dance
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Two-time and reigning world champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates of the United States finished just one point behind Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier of Canada in rhythm dance at the figure skating Four Continents competition on Thursday. Skating to a medley of music that included “Rock Around the Clock” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bangladesh wins the toss and chooses to bat against India in a Champions Trophy match at Dubai
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and Bangladesh decided to bat against India in their Group A match at the Champions Trophy on Thursday. India will be playing its group games and potential knockout matches in the United Arab Emirates after the Indian government prevented its team from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Freeman and James Madison host Georgia State
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
Georgia State Panthers (12-15, 7-7 Sun Belt) at James Madison Dukes (17-10, 10-4 Sun Belt) Harrisonburg, Virginia; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Dukes -9.5; over/under is 151.5 BOTTOM LINE: James Madison hosts Georgia State after Mark Freeman scored 23 points in James Madison’s 74-73 victory against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. The Dukes are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toledo hosts Bowling Green following Campbell’s 26-point outing
By Canadian Press on February 20th, 2025
Bowling Green Falcons (10-16, 4-9 MAC) at Toledo Rockets (16-10, 9-4 MAC) Toledo, Ohio; Friday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Bowling Green visits Toledo after Javontae Campbell scored 26 points in Bowling Green’s 91-84 loss to the Kent State Golden Flashes. The Rockets are 8-2 on their home court. Toledo is 7-7 in games decided ... Read More »
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