National Sports
The secret to Sawgrass for The Players Championship: Play well and stay out of trouble
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The 24 newcomers to The Players Championship probably won’t take much solace in hearing that only one player — Craig Perks in 2002 — has conquered the diabolical Stadium Course at the TPC Sawgrass in his debut over the last four decades. Just as curious is the case of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Travis Jankowski opts out of Cubs deal to sign minor league contract with White Sox
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Outfielder Travis Jankowski agreed to a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday after opting out a minor league deal with the Cubs. Jankowksi signed with the Cubs on Feb. 24 after spending the past two seasons in Texas, where he won a World Series with the Rangers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cal Poly cites expected ramifications of House settlement for cutting men’s and women’s swimming
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Cal Poly has announced the immediate elimination of its men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs in a move attributed to the financial hardships expected because of looming revenue sharing with Division I athletes. A federal judge is expected to approve the so-called House settlement next month, paving the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 12 Iowa State to face No. 17 BYU with guards Tamin Lipsey and Keshon Gilbert hobbled by injuries
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — No. 12 Iowa State could have two of its best guards at less-than-full strength in the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals after Tamin Lipsey hurt his groin and Keshon Gilbert continued to deal with a muscle strain in a win over Cincinnati on Wednesday. Lipsey played 29 minutes and had 16 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senators, Blue Jackets, Rangers and Bruins lead an East wild-card playoff race full of surprises
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025
The Ottawa Senators last qualified for the playoffs in 2017, while the Columbus Blue Jackets have only won a round once in more than two decades of existence and none since before the pandemic. The New York Rangers were the top team in the NHL last season before making a run to the Eastern Conference ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hunter Strickland agrees to minor league deal with Texas Rangers
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Middle reliever Hunter Strickland has agreed to a minor league contract with Texas and will report to the Rangers’ big league spring training camp. The Rangers announced Strickland’s deal on Wednesday, adding a veteran right-hander to the mix for a bullpen spot. The 36-year-old has pitched for eight teams during his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jefferson scores 19, Lipsey leaves with injury as No. 12 Iowa St beats Cincy 76-56 in Big 12 tourney
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Joshua Jefferson had 19 points, Dishon Jackson added 10 points and 15 rebounds, and No. 12 Iowa State leaned on its big men to beat Cincinnati 76-56 in the second round of the Big 12 Tournament on Wednesday. Tamin Lipsey scored 16 before leaving late with an apparent groin injury ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commanders re-sign QB Marcus Mariota to back up Jayden Daniels next season, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025
The Washington Commanders are re-upping veteran quarterback Marcus Mariota to back up Jayden Daniels in the Offensive Rookie of the Year’s second NFL season The Commanders agreed to re-sign Mariota on Wednesday, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the contract cannot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kelowna to host curling Olympic qualification event in December
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025
KELOWNA, B.C. — Nations seeking to secure their place in the 2026 Winter Olympic curling events will compete in a final qualification tournament in Kelowna, B.C. The event will take place from Dec. 6-19. The final two places in each event at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games will be decided at the Kelowna Curling ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chargers re-sign linebacker Troy Dye and wide receiver Jalen Reagor
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers re-signed linebacker Troy Dye and wide receiver Jalen Reagor on Wednesday. Dye was a key contributor on defense last season while making five starts at linebacker. He had career highs in tackles (52), solo tackles (31), sacks (1 1/2) and tackles for loss (two). He was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s short-track speedskaters to treat world championships as Olympic trial run
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2025
MONTREAL — Canada’s short-track speedskaters are gearing up for the biggest event of their season. And a good showing at this weekend’s world championships in Beijing is more meaningful than other years with an even bigger stage 11 months down the road: the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. “It is a practice,” Canadian head coach Marc ... Read More »
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