National Sports
In-form Atletico Madrid looks to end its Champions League slump against city rival Real Madrid
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
MADRID (AP) — The Madrid derby takes center stage in the round of 16 of the Champions League, with Atletico Madrid in a commanding position to try to finally get the best of rival Real Madrid in the European competition. Madrid, the record 15-time European champion, has been a thorn for Atletico in the Champions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gerard Bourgoin, leading figure of French soccer, has died at 85
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
AUXERRE, France (AP) — Gérard Bourgoin, the former president of soccer club Auxerre who also chaired the French league, has died, his former team said on Monday. He was 85. Bourgoin was a major sponsor of the club and its vice-president when it grew into a force to be reckoned with under coach Guy Roux, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Topps’ debut patch cards have become a sought-after collectible for some young major leaguers
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Cam Booser’s bumpy road to the major leagues included arm and back injuries, along with a stint as a carpenter in his native Seattle. Such an unlikely big league debut was worth commemorating, and he was determined to track down a specific memento — a one-of-a-kind baseball card that included a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From roofing to a spring training sensation, Rockies’ Jefry Yan delights with mound celebrations
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — More than a decade after the bat flip became ubiquitous following a big homer in Major League Baseball, Colorado Rockies pitcher Jefry Yan might be at the forefront of a celebration revolution on the mound. The lanky Dominican left-hander has become the talk of spring training in Arizona with his animated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former soccer leaders Blatter, Platini return to court for new fraud trial over $2M FIFA payment
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
MUTTENZ, Switzerland (AP) — Former soccer leaders Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini were back in a Swiss court Monday as their new trial on fraud, forgery and misappropriation charges opened. “I am hopeful,” ex-FIFA president Blatter, appearing frail one week before his 89th birthday, told reporters in German as he walked slowly down a flight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!High-altitude Kenyan town Iten adapts as Olympic champions and amateurs flock to rarefied air
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
ITEN, Kenya (AP) — As dawn breaks over the sleepy town of Iten, its dusty tracks come alive with packs of runners keeping rhythm, often followed by cheerful children headed to school. Some of the athletes are elite Kenyans. Others travel from farther afield. All are here because this unassuming little town lies at about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Islanders play the Rangers following Nelson’s 2-goal game
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
New York Islanders (27-25-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Rangers (30-26-4, in the Metropolitan Division) New York; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rangers -125, Islanders +105; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders visit the New York Rangers after Brock Nelson scored two goals in the Islanders’ 7-4 win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flames bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Flyers
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
Calgary Flames (28-23-9, in the Pacific Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (27-26-8, in the Metropolitan Division) Philadelphia; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Calgary Flames aim to break their three-game losing streak with a win against the Philadelphia Flyers. Philadelphia has a 27-26-8 record overall and a 15-13-1 record in home games. The Flyers have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hurricanes in action against the Red Wings following overtime win
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
Carolina Hurricanes (35-22-4, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (30-24-6, in the Atlantic Division) Detroit; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Red Wings host the Carolina Hurricanes after the Hurricanes beat the Calgary Flames 2-1 in overtime. Detroit is 30-24-6 overall and 16-13-3 at home. The Red Wings have a 24-8-3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stars take on the Devils following Johnston’s hat trick
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
New Jersey Devils (33-23-6, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Dallas Stars (39-19-2, in the Central Division) Dallas; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars host the New Jersey Devils after Wyatt Johnston’s hat trick against the St. Louis Blues in the Stars’ 6-3 win. Dallas has a 22-7-1 record in home games and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kraken host the Wild after Tolvanen’s 2-goal game
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
Minnesota Wild (35-22-4, in the Central Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (26-31-4, in the Pacific Division) Seattle; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Kraken host the Minnesota Wild after Eeli Tolvanen scored two goals in the Kraken’s 6-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks. Seattle has a 14-14-4 record at home and a 26-31-4 record ... Read More »
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