National Sports
African soccer leader Patrice Motsepe re-elected pledging to seek private finance for new stadiums
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025
CAIRO (AP) — African soccer leader Patrice Motsepe was re-elected Wednesday and urged working with private financiers to help federations build national stadiums in countries where government budgets are tight. The 54 member federations of the Confederation of African Football — 12 of whom currently cannot host national-team games in international competitions — elected Motsepe ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The result of Madrid derby sends Atletico or Real likely to face Arsenal in Champions League
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025
Atletico has to overcome a one-goal deficit to eliminate bitter rival Real in the second leg of the Champions League last 16 tie on Wednesday to maintain a chance of capturing the European trophy it has never won. Its city rival and record 15-time European champion won the first leg 2-1 with a crucial goal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kobe Bryant’s former players remember his words during their first year of college basketball
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — On the fifth anniversary of that day — when the helicopter crashed, and she lost Coach Bryant, his daughter, Gianna, and so much more — Kat Righeimer became a scholarship player at Northwestern. The former walk-on, who played for Kobe Bryant with the Mamba Academy, soaked in the moment with her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A stint in the minors forced Pens’ goalie Tristan Jarry to hit the reset button. It may have worked
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tristan Jarry’s career was at a crossroads in mid-January. The Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender was struggling and even worse, the franchise’s faith in him appeared to be shot. Things grew so bleak for Jarry at the end of a stretch in which he dropped six straight starts that general manager Kyle Dubas — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs take on the Panthers after shootout win
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025
Florida Panthers (40-22-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (39-22-3, in the Atlantic Division) Toronto; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers visit the Toronto Maple Leafs after the Maple Leafs knocked off the Utah Hockey Club 4-3 in a shootout. Toronto has gone 39-22-3 overall with a 12-5-1 record in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flyers take losing streak into game against the Lightning
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning (37-23-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (27-31-8, in the Metropolitan Division) Philadelphia; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers head into a matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning after losing five games in a row. Philadelphia has gone 15-18-1 in home games and 27-31-8 overall. The Flyers have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sharks bring 3-game losing streak into matchup against the Blackhawks
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025
Chicago Blackhawks (20-36-9, in the Central Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (17-40-9, in the Pacific Division) San Jose, California; Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Sharks look to end a three-game slide when they play the Chicago Blackhawks. San Jose has a 9-20-2 record at home and a 17-40-9 record overall. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Devils and Oilers face off for out-of-conference matchup
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025
Edmonton Oilers (37-23-4, in the Pacific Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (35-25-6, in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils and the Edmonton Oilers take the ice in a non-conference matchup. New Jersey has a 16-11-4 record in home games and a 35-25-6 record overall. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kings play the Capitals on 3-game winning streak
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025
Washington Capitals (43-14-8, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (34-20-9, in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Kings come into a matchup against the Washington Capitals as winners of three games in a row. Los Angeles is 34-20-9 overall and 21-3-4 in home games. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Penguins host the Blues after overtime victory
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025
St. Louis Blues (31-27-7, in the Central Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (26-31-10, in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins host the St. Louis Blues after the Penguins knocked off the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in overtime. Pittsburgh has a 26-31-10 record overall and a 15-13-5 record on its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rangers bring losing streak into matchup with the Wild
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025
New York Rangers (31-28-6, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (37-24-4, in the Central Division) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers aim to end a four-game skid with a win against the Minnesota Wild. Minnesota is 15-14-1 at home and 37-24-4 overall. The Wild have a 12-5-2 ... Read More »
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