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Canada tops Romania 3-0 in Billie Jean King Cup qualification tie
By Canadian Press on April 11th, 2025
TOKYO — The Canadian women’s tennis team defeated Romania 3-0 in Billie Jean King Cup qualification play at the Ariake Coliseum. Toronto’s Victoria Mboko opened with a 6-1, 6-4 win over Miriam Bianca Bulgaru. Marina Stakusic of Mississauga, Ont., followed with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Anca Todoni. In doubles play, Vancouver’s Rebecca Marino and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kent State fires football coach Kenni Burns following investigation
By Canadian Press on April 11th, 2025
KENT, Ohio (AP) — Kent State fired coach Kenni Burns on Friday following an investigation related to his two-year tenure. Athletic director Randale Richmond said in a statement that offensive coordinator Mark Carney would serve as the interim coach for the upcoming season with a national search taking place at the end of the year. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!India but not China among 7 possible bids to host 2031 Asian Cup in men’s soccer
By Canadian Press on April 11th, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR (AP) — India is among seven possible bidders wanting to host the 2031 Asian Cup in men’s soccer, the Asian Football Confederation said Friday. China was not among them. The other federations registering interest to enter the contest are Australia, Indonesia, Kuwait, South Korea — which has never hosted the tournament launched in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The NBA’s playoff chase has hit the final weekend. Here’s a look at what’s happening
By Canadian Press on April 11th, 2025
There’s 15 games on Friday. There’s 15 more on Sunday. And there’s a whole lot of things left for those last 30 games of the NBA regular season to decide. Among them: 15 of the 20 postseason seeds (Cleveland, Oklahoma City, Boston, Houston and Orlando are locked into their spots), along with three of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian MLS academy sides face elite opposition at Generation Adidas Cup tournament
By Canadian Press on April 11th, 2025
There are some familiar names on Toronto FC’s roster for the Generation Adidas Cup, the elite youth tournament featuring MLS academies and clubs from around the world. Kervon Kerr, brother of Toronto FC striker Deandre Kerr, is on TFC’s under-16 side while Obasi Thompson, brother of Toronto midfielder Kosi Thompson, is on the U-18 team. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caitlin Clark and the Fever vs. Angel Reese and the Sky will tip off new WNBA Rivals Week in August
By Canadian Press on April 11th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever will face Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky in prime time to tip off the inaugural WNBA Rivals Week in August. Other games will include two between New York and Minnesota in a WNBA Finals rematch; a matchup of projected No. 1 draft pick Paige ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England cricket great Anderson awarded knighthood
By Canadian Press on April 11th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Arise, Sir Jimmy. England cricket great James Anderson has been awarded a knighthood in former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s resignation honors list. Anderson — often referred to as “Jimmy” — retired from test cricket in July with more wickets than any other fast bowler in the history of the format. According ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tottenham hires former Arsenal CEO Vinai Venkateshem as chief executive after troubled season
By Canadian Press on April 11th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham said Friday it will hire former Arsenal CEO Vinai Venkateshem as chief executive in a surprising move between the north London soccer rivals. Venkateshem will join Tottenham in the offseason, the club said in a statement, one year after he ended a 14-year spell at Arsenal, including four as CEO. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Justin Rose is in the lead at the Masters and hopeful of staying there this time
By Canadian Press on April 11th, 2025
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Justin Rose broke a Masters record he previously shared with Jack Nicklaus, which would suggest he’s in the best company at Augusta National. Rose began the Masters with a 7-under 65 to build a three-shot lead, the fifth time he has had at least a share of the lead after one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Postecoglou close to finding culprit in search for ‘leak’ in Tottenham camp
By Canadian Press on April 11th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — There’s a mole in the Tottenham camp — and Ange Postecoglou has a “fair idea” who it might be. Postecoglou has noticed that injury news from his squad has been coming out of Tottenham ahead of games, giving opponents a crucial advantage this season. The Australian coach said Friday that the club ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joe Flacco is returning to the Cleveland Browns on a 1-year deal
By Canadian Press on April 11th, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Joe Flacco is heading back to Cleveland. The veteran NFL quarterback agreed to terms with the Browns on a one-year deal on Friday. Flacco won the league’s Comeback Player of the Year award in 2023 after leading an inspiring late-season surge that carried the Browns to the playoffs. Flacco, 40, spent last ... Read More »
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