National Sports
Vancouver Canucks sign goaltender Lankinen to five-year extension
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have signed goaltender Kevin Lankinen to a five-year contract extension with an average annual value of US$4.5 million, the club announced Friday. The 29-year-old Finn has set career highs with 19 wins and four shutouts this season. He has posted a 19-8-7 record, a 2.53 goals-against average, and a .905 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chantal Kreviazuk defends shaky O Canada performance, lyric change amid U.S. spat
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
BOSTON — Chantal Kreviazuk is defending her performance of the Canadian national anthem Thursday night. The Winnipeg-born singer was booed loudly while performing O Canada ahead of the 4 Nations Face-Off final against the United States at TD Garden in Boston. While booing anthems has become common practice at Canada-U.S. sporting events over the past ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boston group hoping to land a WNBA franchise. The league has said it will add a 16th team in 2028
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
Former NBA player Michael Carter-Williams is hoping to get a WNBA franchise in Boston whether it’s through expansion or being a destination for a current team that wants to move. He’s part of The Boston Women’s Basketball Partners group that is spearheading the initiative. The group hasn’t submitted a bid to the WNBA although they’ve ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teenager Andreeva beats Rybakina to become youngest WTA 1,000 finalist in Dubai
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva became the youngest player to reach the final of a WTA 1,000 event after beating sixth-seeded Elena Rybakina 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 Friday at the Dubai Championships. The 17-year-old Andreeva trailed 3-1 in the third set before winning the last five games to reach her second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With Wembanyama’s season now over, the Spurs and the basketball world wait for what’s next
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
The French sports newspaper L’Equipe published a photo of Victor Wembanyama across the entirety of its front page on Friday, the San Antonio star looking down with his hands on his hips. “Coup D’Arret” was the headline in big, white letters. The translation, in this case, means Knockout Blow. For now, yes, Wembanyama’s season has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gouiri can become a top striker in Europe with more belief says Marseille coach De Zerbi
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi is trying to convince new signing Amine Gouiri that he can become one of the best strikers in Europe. Gouiri scored two outstanding goals and played a part in the other three when Marseille routed Saint-Etienne 5-1 in Ligue 1 last Saturday. Gouiri also has three assists in the three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man City facing a rebuild after punishing season and some Guardiola stalwarts may head the clear-out
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
A big rebuild is coming at Manchester City — and top of the list in the clear-out appears to be the injury-prone stalwarts who cannot hack modern-day soccer’s demanding schedule. Pep Guardiola was very open Friday about the new “reality” facing City after his most challenging season at a club that has set new standards ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barcelona’s Flick calls for refs to be respected after fallout of Bellingham red card
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona coach Hansi Flick made an impassioned call for better treatment of Spain’s referees following a week of criticism and scrutiny of an official who sent off Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham for having cursed at him. Flick told reporters Friday that “what they are doing to (referees) in Spain, it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italian skier Brignone wins, Shiffrin takes ‘big step’ as 25th in her first GS race after injury
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
SESTRIERE, Italy (AP) — Federica Brignone overcame a recent illness to win the first World Cup giant slalom after taking gold at the Alpine skiing world championships on Friday, while Mikaela Shiffrin finished 25th in the American’s first race in the discipline in nearly 12 weeks. Brignone beat runner-up Alice Robinson of New Zealand by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chelsea to face Copenhagen in Conference League last 16 and cannot face Fiorentina until the final
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Chelsea was paired with Copenhagen in the round of 16 of the UEFA Conference League on Friday after a draw that also separated the heavily favored English club from Fiorentina in a different half of the bracket. The only team to win all six games in the new 36-team league phase, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New York Yankees drop ban on beards, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner
By Canadian Press on February 21st, 2025
TAMPA. Fla. (AP) — The New York Yankees dropped their ban on beards Friday, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner. Current owner Hal Steinbrenner, son of The Boss, announced the change Friday before the team’s spring training opener. “In recent weeks I have spoken to a large number of former and ... Read More »
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