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Blue Jays topple Astros 8-3 in spring training action
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
DUNEDIN — Bo Bichette and Addison Barger both homered as the Toronto Blue Jays scored eight unanswered runs to defeat the Houston Astros 8-3 on Monday in spring training action. Jake Meyers opened the scoring for Houston with a solo shot in the third. Victor Caratini followed with a sacrifice fly that scored Cesar Salazar, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eddie George relishes challenge in taking over at Bowling Green
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — Eddie George was pondering the next steps in his burgeoning career as a college football coach while driving back from the NFL scouting combine. He got a sign in the most unlikely of places. George was driving through Bowling Green, Kentucky, on his way back to Nashville when he received ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackhawks defenseman and No. 2 overall pick Artyom Levshunov to make NHL debut against Avalanche
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — The nerves, Chicago defenseman Artyom Levshunov insisted, were nonexistent on the brink of making his NHL debut Monday night against Colorado. Excitement sure, but no pregame jitters hours before the opening faceoff. “Why?” the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 draft casually said of nerves. “It’s a hockey game. I’ve got ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets and QB Justin Fields agree to a 2-year, $40 million deal, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
Justin Fields was passed over by the New York Jets four years ago in the NFL draft. Now he’s expected to be their No. 1 quarterback. Fields and the Jets agreed Monday to a two-year contract worth $40 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. Fields likely steps in ahead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bears bolster offensive and defensive lines with 3 additions, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
The Chicago Bears are adding more protection for Caleb Williams, agreeing on a deal with center Drew Dalman, and bolstering the defense by adding defensive tackle Grady Jarrett and edge rusher Dayo Odeyingbo, three people with knowledge of the deals told The Associated Press on Monday. The people spoke to the AP on condition of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Report: Canadian receiver Josh Palmer agrees to three-year deal with Buffalo Bills
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
It appears Canadian receiver Josh Palmer will be playing football a lot closer to home. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Monday that Palmer, of Brampton, Ont., and the Buffalo Bills have agreed to a three-year, $36-million US deal. The six-foot-one, 210-pound Palmer had 39 catches for 584 yards and a touchdown last season with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SEC coaches pick Auburn’s Johni Broome as player of the year and Bruce Pearl as coach of the year
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
Auburn’s Johni Broome and Bruce Pearl were named the Southeastern Conference’s player and coach of the year Monday. With Broome on the court and Pearl on the sidelines, the third-ranked Tigers (27-4, 15-3 SEC) won the league’s regular-season title and earned the No. 1 seed in this week’s conference tournament. Coaches of the powerhouse league ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edge rusher Josh Sweat agrees to 4-year, $76.4 million deal with Cards, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
Edge rusher Josh Sweat is heading to the Arizona Cardinals on a four-year, $76.4 million contract after helping the Philadelphia Eagles win the Super Bowl, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person, speaking to the AP on condition of anonymity because teams can’t sign free agents until Wednesday, said Sweat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL’s tampering period arrives and a slew of stars cash in as teams fortify or retool rosters
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — The NFL’s 52-hour legal tampering period arrived Monday with a slew of stars getting big contracts following a weekend flurry that featured league MVP Josh Allen’s record-setting $330 million extension and Myles Garrett set to become the highest-paid non-quarterback ever. Among the headliners Monday according to people familiar with the negotiations was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions and veteran CB D.J. Reed agree on $48M, 3-year deal with $32M guaranteed, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
The Detroit Lions and veteran cornerback D.J. Reed have agreed on a $48 million, three-year contract with $32 million guaranteed on Monday, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because teams can’t sign free agents until Wednesday. NFL free agency was kicked up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets agree to terms with QB Justin Fields on 2-year, $40 million deal, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
The New York Jets and former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields have agreed to a two-year contract worth $40 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. Fields steps in as New York’s starter for Aaron Rodgers after the Jets announced last month they are moving forward without the ... Read More »
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