National Sports
Germany summons Inter Milan’s Yann Bisseck for Nations League games against Italy
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2025
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Germany is bringing in some local knowledge for its Nations League quarterfinal against Italy. Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann gave a first senior call-up on Thursday to Inter Milan defender Yann Bisseck, who plays his club games at the San Siro, where Italy hosts Germany for the first leg on March 20. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dortmund aims to bring some of its Champions League success to disastrous Bundesliga campaign
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2025
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — The two German teams in the Champions League quarterfinals are having very different Bundesliga seasons. While Bayern Munich is eight points clear at the top and confirmed its domestic supremacy with a 5-0 aggregate win over Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League, Borussia Dortmund is 10th and will likely need a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Records could tumble as try-hungry France chases Six Nations title against Scotland
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — France enters the Six Nations finale against Scotland with the title at stake and a host of records up for grabs at Stade de France on Saturday. Prolific wingers Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Damian Penaud eye record-breaking tries, and kicker Thomas Ramos will aim to convert as many as possible for a France ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ohtani’s Tokyo airport arrival hidden from fans hoping to catch a glimpse of Japanese star
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2025
TOKYO (AP) — Hundreds of fans at Tokyo’s Haneda airport, who lined up 10 deep and hoped to catch a glimpse of Shohei Ohtani as he arrived on Thursday, saw nothing of the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar. What they saw was a 40-meter-long (130 feet) temporary white wall to shield the players in case they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ohtani’s Tokyo airport arrival hidden from fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the local star
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2025
TOKYO (AP) — Hundreds of fans at Tokyo’s Haneda airport, who lined up 10 deep and hoped to catch a glimpse of Shohei Ohtani as he arrived on Thursday, saw nothing of the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar. What they saw was a 40-meter-long (130 feet) temporary white wall to shield the players in case they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seattle plays Utah after Montour’s 2-goal showing
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2025
Utah Hockey Club (29-25-11, in the Central Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (28-34-4, in the Pacific Division) Seattle; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Kraken host the Utah Hockey Club after Brandon Montour scored two goals in the Kraken’s 5-4 overtime win against the Montreal Canadiens. Seattle is 28-34-4 overall and 15-15-4 at home. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Predators visit the Ducks on 4-game win streak
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2025
Nashville Predators (25-32-7, in the Central Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (28-30-7, in the Pacific Division) Anaheim, California; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Nashville Predators are looking to keep their four-game win streak alive when they visit the Anaheim Ducks. Anaheim has a 28-30-7 record overall and a 15-15-2 record on its home ice. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Detroit visits Carolina after Kasper’s 2-goal game
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2025
Detroit Red Wings (31-28-6, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (39-22-4, in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Red Wings visit the Carolina Hurricanes after Marco Kasper scored two goals in the Red Wings’ 7-3 win against the Buffalo Sabres. Carolina has a 39-22-4 record overall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!F1’s Mercedes chief Wolff says he’s not looking to sign Verstappen for 2026
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Mercedes team principal and chief executive Toto Wolff has denied rumors on the eve of the Australian Grand Prix weekend that he’s still seeking to sign reigning F1 world champion Max Verstappen for 2026. Mercedes, which has a new driver lineup this year that sees rookie prospect Andrea Kimi Antonelli join ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marist Red Foxes and Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers play in MAAC Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2025
Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers (19-12, 12-8 MAAC) vs. Marist Red Foxes (20-9, 13-7 MAAC) Atlantic City, New Jersey; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Red Foxes -1.5; over/under is 125.5 BOTTOM LINE: Marist faces Mount St. Mary’s in the MAAC Tournament. The Red Foxes have gone 13-7 against MAAC teams, with a 7-2 record ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saint Bonaventure takes on Duquesne in A-10 Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2025
Duquesne Dukes (13-18, 8-10 A-10) vs. Saint Bonaventure Bonnies (21-10, 9-9 A-10) Washington; Thursday, 11:30 a.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bonnies -2.5; over/under is 129.5 BOTTOM LINE: Saint Bonaventure takes on Duquesne in the A-10 Tournament. The Bonnies’ record in A-10 games is 9-9, and their record is 12-1 in non-conference play. Saint Bonaventure ranks ... Read More »
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