National Sports
Paige Bueckers wins Big East Player of the Year for third time as UConn sweeps major awards
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
Paige Bueckers won Big East Player of the Year for the third time, leading a sweep of the conference’s major awards Thursday by UConn. The third-ranked Huskies went 18-0 in the Big East and Bueckers averaged 18.6 points, 5.0 assists and 4.5 rebounds to lead the way. Bueckers is the third player in conference history ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaguars center Mitch Morse announces his retirement after 10 seasons and nearly 100 wins
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars center Mitch Morse announced his retirement Thursday after 10 seasons and nearly a hundred wins, most of those coming with Kansas City and Buffalo. Morse, 32, had one year remaining on a $10.5 million contract he signed a year ago in free agency. He would have counted $5.4 million ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s tennis players now are eligible for paid maternity leave funded by Saudi Arabia’s PIF
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
Pregnant players on the women’s tennis tour now can receive 12 months of paid maternity leave, and those who become parents via partner pregnancy, surrogacy or adoption can get two months off with pay, under a program sponsored by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia and announced Thursday by the WTA. “Independent contractors and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano bring trilogy women’s boxing bout to MSG, site of the original
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano will fight for a third time, returning to Madison Square Garden after staging the first women’s boxing match to headline the arena in the opener of their trilogy. The bout for Taylor’s undisputed super lightweight championship will take place July 11 and stream on Netflix, Most ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One-of-a-kind card featuring jersey patch of Pirates star Paul Skenes is heading to auction
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
PITTBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes has been in the major leagues for less than a year. A piece of the Pittsburgh Pirates ace — well, OK, a piece of the jersey that Skenes donned during his first start last May — could be ready to join some elite company. A one-of-a-kind autographed baseball card featuring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Neymar recalled by Brazil for World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Former captain Neymar has been recalled by Brazil after an absence of almost 1 1/2 years. The 33-year-old striker was included in the national squad by coach Dorival Junior on Thursday for World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina this month. Neymar recently returned to action with Santos after an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Going, going, gone? One-of-a-kind card featuring Pirates star Paul Skenes is heading to auction
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
PITTBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes has been in the major leagues for less than a year. A piece of the Pittsburgh Pirates ace — well, OK, a piece of the jersey that Skenes donned during his first start last May — could be ready to join some elite company. A one-of-a-kind autographed baseball card featuring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New trial sought for convicted ex-Spanish soccer boss Rubiales over World Cup kiss
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Prosecutors are asking for the retrial of former Spanish soccer president Luis Rubiales, saying the judge incorrectly kept some evidence from the court. Rubiales was found guilty of sexual assault and fined more than 10,000 euros ($10,800) for the unconsented kiss on player Jenni Hermoso after the 2023 Women’s World Cup final. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Biereth backing up his bold words with buckets of goals for Monaco
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — When Mika Biereth joined Monaco during the winter transfer window he boldly described himself as resembling Erling Haaland in his style of play. Considering he arrived from Sturm Graz in the modest Austrian league, it sounded far-fetched to compare himself with Haaland, who has been prolific for Manchester City and Norway. But ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jai Lucas announced as Miami’s new coach. He’ll take over for Jim Larrañaga with the Hurricanes
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
Jai Lucas says Miami has everything needed to compete at the top of the college basketball world. And the Hurricanes have given him the chance to prove it. The soon-to-be former Duke associate head coach was finally announced as the new coach at Miami on Thursday, nearly two weeks after the sides struck preliminary agreement ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rangers fan dies ahead of Europa League match against Fenerbahce
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2025
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — A Rangers fan has died in Instanbul ahead of the Scottish club’s Europa League match against Fenerbahce on Thursday. Rangers announced the death of the unnamed fan, who it said died in a road traffic incident overnight. “The immediate thoughts of everyone at the club are with their family and friends ... Read More »
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