National Sports
Reports: Former San Diego coach Stoney to take over Canadian women’s soccer team
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2025
Canada Soccer has settled on former San Diego Wave coach Casey Stoney as the new coach of its women’s team, according to multiple reports. The sixth-ranked Canadian women have been without a permanent coach since Bev Priestman was sent home during the Paris Olympics due to the drone-spying scandal. Priestman, assistant coach Jasmine Mander and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flock and Weston closing in on season-long World Cup skeleton championships
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2025
ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) — Janine Flock and Matt Weston are on the brink of becoming season-long World Cup skeleton champions once again. Flock, a veteran from Austria, won a World Cup race at St. Moritz on Friday, her second victory of the season and one that gave her a commanding lead in the standings ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NASCAR issues rule changes regarding waivers, damaged vehicles, and an open spot for elite drivers
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Hello Helio and welcome to the Daytona 500. Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves claimed one of the four open spots in the season-opening Daytona 500 as part of a slew of rule changes NASCAR announced Friday. Castroneves is guaranteed a spot in the field under a new provision that earmarks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy is being investigated in connection with a fatal auto wreck
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy is under investigation by Louisiana State Police in connection with a vehicle accident in December that killed a 78-year-old man in Lafourche Parish. Lacy, who graduated from LSU in December and has declared for the NFL draft, allegedly was driving recklessly — speeding and passing in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lamar Jackson joins illustrious quarterback company with his 3rd All-Pro pick
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2025
Lamar Jackson joined some illustrious company with his third selection to The Associated Press NFL All-Pro Team. Now he hopes the postseason success will follow. Jackson became the eighth quarterback picked as a first-team All-Pro at least three times in the Super Bowl era, having also made it in his MVP seasons in 2019 and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Montréal president Gabriel Gervais wants a trophy in 2025
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2025
MONTREAL — CF Montreal president and chief executive officer Gabriel Gervais is setting a clear objective for the upcoming season. “Win a trophy,” Gervais said Friday at Montreal’s training complex. “Whether that’s the Canadian Championship, the Leagues Cup, the MLS Cup. By winning a trophy, we return to the CONCACAF Champions Cup. “We haven’t participated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ACC’s shaky nonconference showing creates NCAA bid drama as bulk of league play arrives
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — It’s still early for the Atlantic Coast Conference. No one knows that better than N.C. State coach Kevin Keatts, whose team last year found a never-before-seen form just in time to improbably win the league tournament and reach the Final Four. That doesn’t change the fact this isn’t the place the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lakers coach JJ Redick confirms his family’s home was lost in the Pacific Palisades fire
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2025
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has confirmed his family lost its home in the raging wildfire in Pacific Palisades earlier this week. Redick became emotional when he spoke about the fire’s impact for the first time Friday after practice with the Lakers, who are currently scheduled to return ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kings arrive in Winnipeg with thoughts for those in fire-ravaged Los Angeles
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2025
WINNIPEG — The Los Angeles Kings were thinking about friends and family in wildfire-ravaged California as they embarked on an eight-day road trip that kicked off Friday in Winnipeg. It has been tough for players to concentrate on hockey with four major fires tearing through neighbourhoods in the greater Los Angeles area. “It’s hard to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!GM Chris Ballard promises to take a new approach after Colts fail to make playoffs again
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard blames himself for another playoff miss. So, he’s promising to implement a different approach this offseason. After hearing some team leaders complain publicly about the changes they want, Ballard responded Friday at his end-of-season news conference, telling reporters he’ll re-evaluate his strategy in free agency as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Latest NFL season highlights financial risks for sports betting companies when so many favorites win
By Canadian Press on January 10th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s been a tough football season for sports books. FanDuel and its key rival DraftKings have both showed investors that the house can indeed lose, or at least lose more than anticipated. Flutter Entertainment, which operates FanDuel and dominates the sports betting industry with a market value of $45 billion, said ... Read More »
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