March 12th, 2025

National Sports

LeBron James still being evaluated to determine severity of groin injury but Doncic playing vs. Nets

By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James is still being evaluated to determine the severity of his groin injury, Lakers coach JJ Redick said Monday. James strained his left groin in the fourth quarter of the Lakers’ 111-101 loss at Boston on Saturday. The Lakers have not said how long they expect the All-Star forward to ... Read More »

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Bills, receiver Joshua Palmer agree to 3-year, $36 million contract, AP sources say

By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills began restocking their receiver position on Monday by agreeing to a three-year, $36 million contract with Joshua Palmer, two people familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The people spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the agreement isn’t official until the NFL’s ... Read More »

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Injury woes: Hawks without Trae Young and 76ers missing Tyrese Maxey and Paul George

By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025

ATLANTA (AP) — The Hawks and 76ers were missing several notable players, including top-scoring point guards Trae Young of Atlanta and Tyrese Maxey of Philadelphia, for Monday night’s game. Coach Nick Nurse said the 76ers would have only nine players in uniform. The team announced forward Paul George would miss the game and Wednesday night’s ... Read More »

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Raiders agree to re-sign DE Malcolm Koonce to 1-year, $12 million deal, AP source says

By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders reached an agreement to re-sign defensive end Malcolm Koonce to a one-year, $12 million deal, a person with knowledge of the contract said Monday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the club hadn’t announced the agreement. Koonce was supposed to line ... Read More »

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Late Stuani penalty rescues point for Girona in draw at Espanyol

By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Christian Stuani’s late penalty gave Girona a 1-1 draw at Espanyol in La Liga on Monday. The 38-year-old Uruguayan scored with three minutes remaining to rob Espanyol of a vital three points in its fight to avoid the drop. The Barcelona-based side was 15th in the 20-team table, only two points ... Read More »

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Deals for QBs Darnold and Fields, pass rushers Williams and Sweat highlight start of NFL free agency

By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025

The NFL champion Philadelphia Eagles are losing two of their defensive disruptors who pressured Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl. Defensive tackle Milton Williams agreed to a deal with New England worth $26 million annually and edge rusher Josh Sweat is heading to the Arizona Cardinals on a four-year, $76.4 million contract, people with knowledge ... Read More »

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Yamamoto throws 5 good innings, Ohtani rips 118.5 mph double as Dodgers prepare for opener in Japan

By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out seven over five impressive innings and Shohei Ohtani ripped a 118.5 mph double during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ penultimate game of the spring schedule on Monday. Yamamoto threw 75 pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Camelback Ranch. His fastball touched 97 mph and four of the seven ... Read More »

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New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole to have Tommy John surgery on Tuesday

By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Yankees ace Gerrit Cole will have season-ending Tommy John surgery on his right elbow on Tuesday. The Yankees said the 34-year-old right-hander was examined Monday by Dr. Neal ElAttrache at the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles. ElAttrache, the Dodgers’ head team physician, will operate. Cole experienced discomfort following his second ... Read More »

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NFL’s free agency period arrives and a slew of stars cash in as teams fortify or retool rosters

By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025

The NFL champion Philadelphia Eagles are losing two of their defensive disruptors who tormented Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl. Defensive tackle Milton Williams agreed to a deal with New England worth $26 million annually and edge rusher Josh Sweat is heading to the Arizona Cardinals on a four-year, $76.4 million contract, people with knowledge ... Read More »

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Guimaraes goal lifts Newcastle past West Ham in League Cup final warmup

By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025

LONDON (AP) — Newcastle warmed up for the English League Cup final by laboring past West Ham 1-0 in the Premier League on Monday. Saudi-owned Newcastle will return to London to face Liverpool at Wembley on Sunday, seeking its first domestic trophy since the 1955 FA Cup. However, Eddie Howe’s men will doubtlessly need more ... Read More »

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Jase Richardson has stepped out of his father’s shadow for Big Ten champion Michigan State

By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Jase Richardson was known as Jason Richardson’s son when he arrived at Michigan State last fall, following the footsteps of his father who played for the Spartans and in the NBA. The freshman guard has stepped out of his father’s shadow as a calm, consistent and efficient player for the ... Read More »

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