National Sports
Man United draws 1-1 with Arsenal after brilliant late save denies Bruno Fernandes
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — After fan protests in the street, Manchester United’s players produced one of their most spirited performances of the season to draw 1-1 with Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday. Only a stunning double save from David Raya in added time denied United victory at Old Trafford. The Arsenal goalkeeper flung ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nearing the end of a short spring, Dodgers, Cubs make final preparations for season opener in Japan
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani’s bat is ready for the Los Angeles Dodgers while Shota Imanaga has looked good on the mound for the Chicago Cubs with less than 10 days remaining before baseball’s regular-season opener in Japan. The teams will play two games at the Tokyo Dome on March 18 and 19. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 8 Michigan State tops No. 17 Michigan 79-62, winning the 18-school Big Ten title by 3 games
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Tre Holloman scored a career-high 20 points, Jase Richardson had 18 points and No. 8 Michigan State beat No. 17 Michigan 79-62 on Sunday. With 37.2 seconds left, the rivals pushed and shoved one another at center court, where the Wolverines players were standing near the spot where Spartans seniors ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utah goalie Connor Ingram re-enters the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program after losing his mother
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
Utah Hockey Club goaltender Connor Ingram re-entered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program on Sunday, saying he has not been himself since his mother died of breast cancer in early December. Ingram posted a message on social media explaining his thought process a half-hour after the league and players’ union announced that he would be away ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man United fans march to Old Trafford to protest club’s ownership
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United fans marched to Old Trafford to protest the club’s ownership on Sunday in the face of ticket price rises, job cuts and onfield decline. Thousands of supporters gathered for a pre-arranged demonstration ahead of the Premier League game against Arsenal, with lit flares and raised banners demanding a change ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Artyom Levshunov recalled by Chicago, could make NHL debut this week
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Artyom Levshunov was recalled by Chicago on Sunday, putting the No. 2 overall pick in last year’s NHL draft on the brink of his Blackhawks debut. Levshunov, a 19-year-old defenseman, has five goals and 17 assists in 50 games with Rockford of the American Hockey League. He missed the start of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fast-flying Avs forward Nathan MacKinnon closing in on 1,000-point milestone
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Let’s make this quick: Nathan MacKinnon’s fast. Every defenseman and goaltender around the league knows about his elite speed all too well. Knowing that doesn’t make containing the hard-charging, fast-flying Colorado Avalanche forward any easier. MacKinnon’s swiftness on the ice has led to an accelerated pace through the record books. His next ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Friedrich wins 9th 2-man world bobsled title, leading another German sweep. Del Duca 4th for US
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) — The greatest ever just keeps getting better. Francesco Friedrich is a world champion again, winning the two-man race at Mount Van Hoevenberg on Sunday in a down-to-the-wire finish — holding off German teammate Johannes Lochner by 0.03 seconds over four runs. It’s the ninth two-man world championship of Friedrich’s career ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utah goalie Connor Ingram re-enters the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
Utah Hockey Club goaltender Connor Ingram has re-entered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program. The league and players’ union announced Sunday that Ingram will be away from the team indefinitely while he receives care. Ingram spent time in the program in 2021 when he was in the Nashville Predators’ organization. Ingram, who turns 28 on March ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England overpowers Italy 47-24 in Six Nations rugby to keep alive title chances ahead of final round
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — England kept alive its Six Nations rugby title hopes by running in seven tries in a bonus-point 47-24 win over Italy at Twickenham on Sunday that extended its perfect all-time test record against the Azzurri. Going into the tournament’s final round on Saturday, England is in second place and a point behind ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!India wins Champions Trophy to extend white-ball dominance in men’s cricket
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — India won another global cricket tournament with a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final on Sunday. Rohit Sharma led the chase with 76 off 83 balls and Lokesh Rahul’s unbeaten 34 helped India cross the finish line on 254-6 in 49 overs to win the ... Read More »
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