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More wins, more drinks: Opening hours in pubs could extend in England and Wales during Women’s Euros
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Soccer fans in England and Wales might be allowed to spend more time in pubs if their teams go far at the Women’s European Championship being held in Switzerland in July. The British government is launching a four-week consultation to discuss whether pubs can extend their opening hours from 11 p.m. to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anna Nordqvist to captain Europeans at next year’s Solheim Cup in bid to reclaim trophy from US
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Swedish golfer Anna Nordqvist was appointed Monday as the captain of the European team for next year’s Solheim Cup being staged in the Netherlands. Europe will look to reclaim the cup after losing 15 1/2-12 1/2 on U.S. soil last year. That was the Americans’ first win since 2017. The 37-year-old Nordqvist, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 13 NC State’s 2OT win over No. 1 Notre Dame gives women’s basketball a showcase thriller
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sonia Citron was down to the final frantic seconds, her top-ranked Notre Dame team down three and on the verge of its first loss since November. There was just enough time to launch a contested 3-pointer over N.C. State’s Aziaha James. The ball dropped cleanly through, sending Citron’s jubilant teammates to ... Read More »
1 responseTrudeau in Kyiv pledges army vehicles, seized Russian cash on anniversary of invasion
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2025
KYIV — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has pledged 25 light armoured vehicles to Ukraine and to provide the country with $5 billion in funds from seized Russian assets. He is in Kyiv alongside a dozen other world leaders today to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion. Trudeau says Russia invaded Ukraine “to erase Ukrainian ... Read More »
2 responsesNordic combined, the only Winter Games sport without gender equity, faces shaky future at Olympics
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2025
Nordic combined has a rich history in the Olympics and potentially, a bleak future. Since the first Winter Games in 1924, the unique sport has tested the bravery and endurance of athletes in ski jumping and cross-country skiing. A year from now, it might be a former Olympic sport. “That’s a big concern — or ... Read More »
1 responseCP NewsAlert: Trudeau pledges light armoured vehicles, seized assets at Kyiv summit
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2025
KYIV — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has pledged 25 light armoured vehicles to Ukraine and to provide the country with $5 billion in seized Russian assets. Trudeau and a dozen other world leaders are in Kyiv today to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion. Trudeau says Russia invaded Ukraine “to erase Ukrainian history and ... Read More »
1 responseFiorentina forward Moise Kean discharged from hospital after collapsing during Serie A match
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2025
FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Fiorentina forward Moise Kean has been released from the hospital after collapsing on the field during a Serie A match on Sunday following a head injury. Kean was carried off on a stretcher and taken to a local hospital after the incident in the second half of Fiorentina’s match at Hellas ... Read More »
1 responseIn the news today: PM Trudeau to attend summit in Ukraine: Zelenskyy
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… PM Trudeau arrives in Kyiv with other leaders Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other world leaders have arrived in Ukraine’s capital to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of that country. The visitors arrived by train in ... Read More »
1 responseKraken visit the Blues in Western Conference play
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2025
Seattle Kraken (25-30-4, in the Pacific Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (26-26-6, in the Central Division) St. Louis; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Blues and the Seattle Kraken take the ice in Western Conference play. St. Louis has a 26-26-6 record overall and a 13-14-3 record on its home ice. The ... Read More »
2 responsesFlyers host the Penguins after Tippett’s 2-goal game
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2025
Pittsburgh Penguins (23-27-9, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (25-26-7, in the Metropolitan Division) Philadelphia; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers host the Pittsburgh Penguins after Owen Tippett scored two goals in the Flyers’ 6-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers. Philadelphia is 25-26-7 overall with a 7-10-1 record in Metropolitan Division ... Read More »
2 responsesOilers take losing streak into matchup with the Lightning
By Canadian Press on February 24th, 2025
Edmonton Oilers (34-19-4, in the Pacific Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (32-20-4, in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers aim to stop a three-game skid with a win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Tampa Bay has gone 19-7-2 at home and 32-20-4 overall. The Lightning are 32-6-1 ... Read More »
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