National Sports
Utah Tech snaps a 13-game skid with 72-65 win over Southern Utah in WAC tourney
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
SAINT GEORGE, Utah (AP) — Hakim Byrd had 19 points in Utah Tech’s 72-65 victory against Southern Utah on Tuesday in the first round of the Western Athletic Conference Tournament to snap a 13-game losing streak. Byrd added three steals for the Trailblazers (7-25). Noa Gonsalves scored 14 points, shooting 5 for 11, including 3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AP source: Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley expected to return for 11th season
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State men’s basketball coach Bobby Hurley is expected to return for his 11th season, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity before the Sun Devils’ Big 12 Tournament game against Kansas State on Tuesday because no official announcement has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harry Kane revels in a statement win for Bayern Munich in the Champions League
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Harry Kane is one step closer to being a Champions League winner, and he wants to enjoy Bayern Munich’s statement victory over German rival Bayer Leverkusen. “To beat this team 5-0 over two legs shows the type of team that we are,” Kane told broadcaster Prime Video after scoring his 10th ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman drops lawsuit accusing boxing champion Mike Tyson of 1991 rape
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — A woman who accused Mike Tyson of raping her in a limousine in 1991 is dropping her lawsuit against the former heavyweight boxing champion, according to a letter filed in U.S. District Court. The letter from Tyson’s attorney, Daniel Rubin, said the accuser’s attorney “has informed me that plaintiff is withdrawing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Ravens, Cowboys and Dolphins each get 4 comp picks in draft because of free agent losses
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
Baltimore, Dallas and Miami were each awarded a league-high four compensatory picks in next month’s NFL draft based on their losses and signings in last year’s free agency. The NFL also announced on Tuesday that the San Francisco 49ers also got four picks with three coming through the free agency formula and a fourth for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian women cricketers lose T20 heartbreaker to Argentina by one run
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
BUENOS AIRES — Canada lost by one run to host Argentina on Tuesday at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Americas Region Qualifier. Set a victory target of 96 runs, the Canadians found themselves at 87 for eight after 19 overs. Krima Kapadia and Rabbjyot Rajput, the No. 9 and 10 batsmen, combined for seven ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Junior Bridgeman, businessman and basketball standout for Louisville and Milwaukee Bucks, dies at 71
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Junior Bridgeman, a basketball standout who led Louisville to a Final Four, played 12 seasons in the NBA and then launched an even more successful career as a businessman with stakes in publishing, restaurants and the Milwaukee Bucks, died Tuesday. He was 71. Bridgeman was a fixture in Louisville after his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thuram mirroring Serie A exploits on international stage for Inter
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
MILAN (AP) — Marcus Thuram has emerged as one of Serie A’s leading players this season. The Inter Milan forward is now doing it on the international stage. Thuram scored a stunning early goal to set Inter on its way to a 2-1 victory over Feyenoord in the second leg of the Champions League round ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cowboys re-sign return ace Turpin, add pair of former 1st-round picks on defensive line
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
The Dallas Cowboys re-signed standout kick returner KaVontae Turpin on an $18 million, three-year contract Tuesday and are adding two former first-round picks on the defensive line in free agents Solomon Thomas and Payton Turner. Turpin returned a kickoff and a punt for touchdowns last season on his way to his first All-Pro nod. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Report: Canadian Jevon Holland agrees to three-year deal with New York Giants
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
Jevon Holland is on the move. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Canadian safety has agreed to a three-year, US$45.3-million contract with the New York Giants. The deal includes $30.3 million guaranteed and has a maximum value of $46.8 million. Holland joins the Giants after spending four seasons with the Miami Dolphins, who selected the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saints add cornerback Justin Reid, AP source says, and agree to deal with tight end Juwan Johnson
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints and former Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Justin Reid have agreed to the terms of a three-year, free-agent contract worth about $31.5 million, a person familiar with the situation said. The Saints also signed tight end Juwan Johnson to a three-year, $30.75 million extension that could grow to ... Read More »
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