National Sports
Former fullback Steven Beitashour returns to Toronto to join coaching staff
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser has added former TFC fullback Steven Beitashour and former Colorado Rapids assistant Wolde Harris to his coaching staff. While general manager Jason Hernandez first revealed the coaching additions Feb. 7 at a reception for season ticket-holders, the MLS club did not officially announce the news until Wednesday. The two join ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Springer likely to share leadoff spot, will see some time in left field this season
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
DUNEDIN — His spot at the top of the batting order no longer secure and his statistics trending downward, George Springer has plenty to prove as he enters the penultimate season of his six-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays. Manager John Schneider plans to give the veteran right-fielder some reps in left field this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raducanu says ‘I’ll be OK’ after man removed from stands at Dubai tournament
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Emma Raducanu said she will be OK after what she called a “difficult experience” related to the presence of a man who had exhibited “fixated behavior” toward her at the Dubai Championships. The 2021 U.S. Open champion had approached the chair umpire early in her second-round match against 14th-seeded ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guardians sign left-hander John Means, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians signed pitcher John Means to a one-year contract on Wednesday, but the left-hander will not be immediately available as he recovers from Tommy John surgery. Means has a club option for 2026, but the team did not announce financial details. Means, 31, underwent the elbow procedure last June, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Urban Klavzar steps up for No. 2 Florida, going from unremarkable to indispensable
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Urban Klavzar was an afterthought when the season began, the fifth guard on Florida’s talented roster. He even missed the first three games while awaiting NCAA clearance. Once he did play — getting on the court in mop-up duty — he looked more like a walk-on than a starter-in-waiting. He missed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carlos Alcaraz needs three sets to oust Luca Nardi at Qatar Open
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz reached the quarterfinals of the Qatar Open by beating Luca Nardi 6-1, 4-6, 6-3 on Wednesday. The 21-year-old Spaniard let his guard down in the second set, when his Italian opponent fought back from trailing 1-4 to force a decider. “My energy levels probably went down a little ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bears say they are raising season ticket prices by an average of 10%
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears are raising season ticket prices by an average of 10%. President Kevin Warren announced the increase in an email to season ticket holders on Wednesday, citing “market dynamics, industry trends and a strong home schedule.” Chicago came into last season with playoff hopes, only to finish last in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dabrowski, Routliffe eliminated in Dubai with loss to Noskova, Putintseva
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
DUBAI — Ottawa’s Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe of New Zealand were eliminated from women’s doubles competition at the Dubai Tennis Championships with a 4-6, 6-3, 10-2 loss to Czechia’s Linda Noskova and Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva in second-round action Wednesday. Noskova and Putintseva dominated the tiebreak after winning the second set against the second-seeded team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seven Chileans charged with burglarizing the homes of Mahomes, Burrow and other star athletes
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Seven men from Chile have been charged in Florida federal court with orchestrating burglaries at the homes of prominent professional athletes around the country, according to a criminal complaint. The FBI complaint doesn’t name the athletes, but lists burglaries already made public involving the Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Justin Herbert, Chargers will play their 2025 season opener in Brazil
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers will play their 2025 season opener in Brazil, making the franchise the first to play on five continents, the NFL announced Wednesday. The Chargers’ opponent is expected to be announced in May, when the NFL’s regular-season schedule is released. The Chargers will be the home team for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chinese team pulls out of Asian Champions League hours before game, cites ‘physical discomfort’
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Shandong Taishan withdrew from the Asian Champions League hours before the four-time Chinese Super League winner was due to play its final group-stage game Wednesday against Ulsan HD of South Korea. The Asian Football Confederation said Shandong was “considered to have withdrawn after the club confirmed that it did not ... Read More »
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