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Curling Canada, Kruger insist Hearts relationship strong as curlers ponder changes
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
THUNDER BAY, Ont. — The title sponsor of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts and Curling Canada insist their relationship is rock solid as some curlers wonder about changes they’ve seen this year. Kruger Products, formerly known as Scott Paper, is in its 44th year of sponsoring the Canadian women’s curling championship. The company, which ceased ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL projects salary cap between $277.5M and $281.5M in 2025, rising by as much as $26M
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL salary cap will be between $277.5 million and $281.5 million for the 2025 season, rising as much as $26 million from last year. The bump is great news for Cincinnati, which is hoping to sign receiver Tee Higgins to a long-term contract. It also means more money for Minnesota ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Venus Williams gets a wild-card entry for the Indian Wells tournament at age 44
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Venus Williams received a wild-card entry Wednesday for the BNP Paribas Open, which would make next month’s tournament in Indian Wells, California, the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion’s first event in nearly a full year. The 44-year-old Williams hasn’t competed anywhere on tour since a first-round loss at the Miami ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hamilton is ‘exactly where I’m supposed to be’ after emotional day driving Ferrari’s new F1 car
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
Lewis Hamilton says he is “exactly where I’m supposed to be” after an emotional first day on track in Ferrari’s new car. After the previous night’s glitzy Formula 1 season launch in London, Hamilton got behind the wheel of the new Ferrari SF-25 on Wednesday for the first time at the team’s Fiorano test track. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Imanaga honored to be part of historic pitching matchup when Cubs face the Dodgers in Japan
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga said Wednesday he was “very honored” to receive the opening day start against the Los Angeles Dodgers when the teams meet March 18 in Tokyo. It is the first of two games between the Cubs and Dodgers in Tokyo. The Dodgers will counter with Yoshinobu Yamamoto, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FanDuel Sports Network affiliates available as add-on subscription through Prime Video
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
SOUTHPORT, Conn. (AP) — The regional sports networks owned and operated by Main Street Sports Group are now available as an add-on subscription through Prime Video. The 16 regional networks are under the FanDuel Sports Network umbrella. Fans in those markets will be able to purchase a subscription for $19.99 per month, allowing them to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dortmund eases past Sporting Lisbon as Champions League focus turns to Real Madrid and Man City
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Borussia Dortmund’s routine elimination of Sporting Lisbon was a tame warmup for the Real Madrid-Manchester City showdown in the Champions League playoffs round Wednesday. Dortmund brought a 3-0 lead into the second leg at home and was barely stretched in a 0-0 draw with Sporting, whose Champions League campaign imploded after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Majority of Proline players behind Canada downing U.S. in 4 Nations Face-Off final
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
An overwhelming majority of Proline bettors see Canada earning redemption in the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament final. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., 87 per cent of bettors have their money on Canada defeating the United States on Thursday night at TD Garden in Boston. The Americans defeated the Canadians 3-1 on Saturday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luka Doncic is likely off his minutes restriction as the Lakers return to work against Charlotte
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic is going back to work with the Los Angeles Lakers, and he’s likely back to full speed as well. Coach JJ Redick says Doncic probably won’t have a minutes restriction this week after his deliberate start to his Lakers tenure before the All-Star break. When the Lakers host Charlotte ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former fullback Steven Beitashour returns to Toronto to join coaching staff
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser has added former TFC fullback Steven Beitashour and former Colorado Rapids assistant Wolde Harris to his coaching staff. While general manager Jason Hernandez first revealed the coaching additions Feb. 7 at a reception for season ticket-holders, the MLS club did not officially announce the news until Wednesday. The two join ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Springer likely to share leadoff spot, will see some time in left field this season
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
DUNEDIN — His spot at the top of the batting order no longer secure and his statistics trending downward, George Springer has plenty to prove as he enters the penultimate season of his six-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays. Manager John Schneider plans to give the veteran right-fielder some reps in left field this ... Read More »
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