February 23rd, 2025

National Sports

Canada scores early and often in 22-0 drubbing of Dominica in CONCACAF U-20 qualifier

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025

PORT OF SPAIN — Kaylee Hunter scored five goals and Natelle El Mokbel added four as Canada hammered Dominica 22-0 in CONCACAF U-20 women’s qualifying play Friday. Lea Larouche and Kierra Blundell each had hat tricks for Canada, which led 4-0 after 11 minutes at Ato Boldon Stadium. And the goals kept coming. Larouche, a ... Read More »

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Yankees pitcher JT Brubaker tweaks side when trying to avoid comebacker that hit him in the back

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — New York Yankees pitcher JT Brubaker left his spring training appearance Friday after being struck in the lower back by a comebacker. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said after the game that Brubaker was being treated because he “tweaked his side” when trying to get out of the way of the ball ... Read More »

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Freiburg beats Werder Bremen 5-0 in Bundesliga to move into fourth

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025

FREIBURG, Germany (AP) — Kiliann Sildillia scored with a spectacular overhead kick as Freiburg strengthened its push to qualify for the Champions League for the first time after beating Werder Bremen 5-0 in the Bundesliga on Friday. When the ball deflected high into the air at a corner in the 15th minute, Sildillia lined himself ... Read More »

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Head slap earns red card for Jhon Duran in his fourth Saudi Pro League game

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — An apparently light slap earned Colombia forward Jhon Duran a straight red card in just his fourth match for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League on Friday. Duran was signed in January from Aston Villa for a reported 64 million pounds ($80 million) and scored four goals in his first ... Read More »

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Jaguars hire Rams’ James Gladstone as GM, reuniting him with coach Liam Coen

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars hired Los Angeles Rams executive James Gladstone as their general manager Friday, reuniting him with new coach Liam Coen. Gladstone held the position of director of scouting strategy in L.A. since 2019, working alongside Rams general manager Les Snead during the draft process. He’s been with the Rams ... Read More »

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Yankees pitching prospect Chase Hampton has Tommy John surgery

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — New York Yankees pitching prospect Chase Hampton had Tommy John surgery Friday to repair his right elbow. Manager Aaron Boone announced the development after Friday’s exhibition season opener. Selected in the sixth round of the 2022 amateur draft from Texas Tech, Hampton signed for a $497,500 bonus and was rated the ... Read More »

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Homan, Einarson gain shorter road to Scotties Tournament of Hearts final

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Defending champion Rachel Homan and Manitoba’s Kerri Einarson will clash in the Page playoff between the top two seeds at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts after winning their first playoff games. Homan was a 10-5 winner of Nova Scotia’s Christina Black and Einarson downed Alberta’s Kayla Skrlik 7-4. The winner of ... Read More »

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Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller has no fracture or significant bruising after getting struck by liner

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller still had a bit of a headache, but slept fine and felt much better a day after getting hit on the head by a line drive, manager Dave Roberts said Friday. Roberts said he had spoken with Miller, who was still in concussion protocol after ... Read More »

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Rublev edges Auger-Aliassime to reach his third Qatar Open final where Draper awaits

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Andrey Rublev edged Félix Auger-Aliassime 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (5) to reach another Qatar Open final on Friday. He will face Jack Draper in the decider on Saturday. The 10th-ranked Rublev needed four match points to close out No. 23 Auger-Aliassime for the sixth time in seven matchups. Rublev lost the 2018 ... Read More »

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After helping Canada to 4 Nations title, Avs trio will meet team in Nashville to resume playoff push

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche trio of Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Devon Toews had an easy excuse for missing Friday’s practice. They needed a break after hoisting hockey’s new trophy. MacKinnon, Makar and Toews helped Canada to a thrilling 3-2 overtime win over the United States in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship ... Read More »

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Majority of Proline bettors picked Canada over United States in 4 Nations final

By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025

Canada’s 3-2 overtime win over the United States in the 4 Nations Face-Off final Thursday brought smiles to the faces of most Proline bettors. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., 79 per cent of Proline players backed Canada to win the contest while 29 per cent took the under at 5.5. Connor McDavid’s ... Read More »

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