National Sports
Football has been a big part of Ticats’ GM Ted Goveia’s life
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2025
Football has long been in Ted Goveia’s blood. Some facts about the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ first-year general manager: Hometown: Burlington, Ont. Playing career: Offensive lineman at Mount Allison University (1991-93). Coaching tenure: Offensive co-ordinator, Mount Allison (1994-97); head coach Burlington Braves (1998-2000); receivers/running back coach/special-teams co-ordinator, McMaster University (2001-04); Offensive co-ordinator University of British Columbia (2005); ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ticats general manager Ted Goveia enjoying his return to southern Ontario
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2025
HAMILTON — Ted Goveia can finally lift his head and breathe. It’s been a hectic first three months for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats general manager but the Burlington, Ont., native doesn’t have to look far to gain a sense of perspective or appreciation. “The other morning I went into the office at 6:30 a.m.,” Goveia said. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US-Mexico joint bid for 2031 Women’s World Cup gets clearer path as FIFA excludes Europe until 2035
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2025
ZURICH (AP) — The expected bid by the United States and Mexico to co-host the 2031 Women’s World Cup can face only a rival bid from Africa, with FIFA on Wednesday excluding Europe from the contest. FIFA also invited bids for the 2035 tournament only from Europe or Africa, and the four British federations — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College hoops is full of versatile big men who could bust brackets in March Madness
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2025
Danny Wolf moves with the freedom of a guard in a 7-footer’s body, bursting off screens for catch-and-shoot 3-pointers, beating defenders off the dribble, using his vision to find open teammates over smaller players. Vladislav Goldin is more bruising, setting brain-jarring screens, muscling his way inside while overpowering nearly anyone who gets in his way. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boston College women rally from 19 down to beat Syracuse in opening round of ACC Tournament 76-73
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2025
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Dontavia Waggoner scored a career-high 32 points, Teya Sidberry added 24 points and a career-high 17 rebounds and Boston College rallied from a 17-point halftime deficit to beat Syracuse 76-73 on Wednesday in the opening round of the ACC Tournament. The 12th-seeded Eagles (16-16) will play fifth-seeded and No. 14-ranked North ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brewers place DL Hall on 60-day injured list and finalize José Quintana’s $4.25 million deal
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — DL Hall was placed on the 60-day injured list with a left lat strain on Wednesday to open a roster spot for fellow left-hander José Quintana, whose $4.25 million, one-year contract was finalized by the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers had revealed at the start of spring training that Hall was dealing with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inter Milan moves closer to Champions League quarterfinals with a 2-0 win at Feyenoord
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Inter Milan took a big step toward the Champions League quarterfinals with a 2-0 win at Feyenoord on Wednesday. The 2023 finalist has a big advantage after the first leg thanks to goals from Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez in Rotterdam. Martinez’s second-half strike saw him become Inter’s joint record scorer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bettman says trade war between Canada, U.S. could cause ‘pain’ for NHL
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2025
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says any negative effects on the Canadian dollar caused by the Trump administration’s tariffs could be “painful” for the league. Speaking Wednesday on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Bettman said the NHL’s seven Canadian clubs perform well and account for 25 per cent of the league’s revenue. But he said a drop in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Valour FC signs Canadian youth international forward Myles Morgan
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2025
Valour FC has signed Canadian youth international forward Myles Morgan to a two-year contract with an option for 2027. The 19-year-old from Pickering, Ont., came through the Toronto FC academy system and played for TFC 2 before heading west to join the Vancouver Whitecaps’ reserve side in MLS Next Pro. Morgan scored four goals in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seahawks star wide receiver D.K. Metcalf has requested a trade, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2025
D.K. Metcalf wants out of Seattle. A person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that the longtime Seahawks wide receiver has asked for a trade. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the request was not announced publicly. Metcalf, a two-time Pro Bowler, has caught 438 passes for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defending champ Gushue beats Koe in extra end to secure playoff berth at Brier
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2025
KELOWNA, B.C. — Brad Gushue has cleared the first hurdle in his pursuit of a record fourth straight title at the Montana’s Brier. The St. John’s skip secured a playoff berth Wednesday with a 7-6, extra-end victory over Alberta’s Kevin Koe at Prospera Place. Gushue leads the nine-team Pool A standings at 6-0. Even if ... Read More »
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