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The race for promotion to the Premier League has a US flavor and there’s $180M riding on it
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
Two more American-owned clubs are headed for the Premier League in what is shaping up to be a tension-filled finale to the second-tier Championship. The question is: Which two? The top three of Leeds, Burnley and Sheffield United are separated by two points with five rounds remaining. Two of them will be making a quick ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!F1 driver Sainz risks a fine for swearing while protesting being fined for lateness
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Carlos Sainz, Jr. broke Formula 1’s rules on swearing on Thursday when he protested a fine for being late for a national anthem. The Williams driver was fined 20,000 euros ($22,200), with half of that suspended, after arriving late during the Japanese national anthem before last week’s race in Suzuka. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Milan-Cortina Olympics organizers announce budget of 1.7 billion euros
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
MILAN (AP) — Organizers of next year’s Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics announced an operating budget of “about 1.7 billion euros” ($1.9 billion) on Thursday, a 200 million euro ($222 million) increase from the previously stated amount. The budget includes construction of competition venues such as the 118 million euro ($131 million) sliding center in Cortina d’Ampezzo ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Player, Nicklaus and Watson hit ceremonial shots and joke about aging bodies to start the Masters
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson walked across the dew-soaked grass outside the Augusta National clubhouse to warm applause, and when they reached the first tee box shortly after sunrise Thursday, patrons who had staked out viewing spots with their green Masters folding chairs rose to their feet. Then the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mbappé’s legal team says he has seized 55 million euros from PSG’s accounts in their legal dispute
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Kylian Mbappé’s legal team is going on the attack to try and resolve the legal dispute between the World Cup winner and his former club Paris Saint-Germain. The France striker argues PSG owes him 55 million euros ($61 million) in unpaid wages, and his lawyers said they have asked the Paris court ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WNBA salaries still an issue with Paige Bueckers set to earn about what Caitlin Clark did
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Paige Bueckers will receive roughly the same salary that Caitlin Clark got last year as the top pick in the WNBA draft as player salaries continue to be a topic of conversation. As the presumptive No. 1 pick in Monday’s WNBA draft, Bueckers’ deal will be worth just over $78,000 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Masters begins with high anticipation and a lot of attention on Rory McIlroy
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The Masters began Thursday with its largest field in 10 years and a feeling that only two players were at the center of attention at Augusta National. One was Scottie Scheffler, a natural choice as the No. 1 player in the world for the last two years with a chance to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Remember public phones? The Masters still offers old-school devices as alternative to cellphones
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Attending the Masters for the first time was a new experience for Thomas Abraham, and it wasn’t just about the golf. The 16-year-old from Houston had the rare opportunity to use a public telephone for the first time. “It was kind of cool,” said Abraham, who phoned a friend while attending ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Masters gets underway as Player, Nicklaus and Watson hit honorary opening tee shots
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Gary Player kicked his leg after his tee shot down the middle. Jack Nicklaus joked about the challenge in bending over to put his tee in the ground. Tom Watson outdrove them both with a swing that has held up over time. Together, the three luminaries got the Masters underway Thursday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!E.coli fears, selection spat and Cambridge dominance: What to know about the storied Boat Race
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
Rowers from British universities Oxford and Cambridge will compete on Sunday in the men’s and women’s Boat Race, one of the oldest sporting events in the world that typically attracts more than 200,000 spectators along the River Thames in London. The men’s race first took place in 1829. The women’s crews have been racing along ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Japan defeats newcomer Norway 4-2 in their opener at women’s ice hockey worlds
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
CESKE BUDEJOVICE, Czech Republic (AP) — Japan beat newly promoted Norway 4-2 at the women’s ice hockey world championship on Thursday. Mei Miura had a goal and an assist and Akane Hosoyamada, Rui Ukita, Riri Noro and Akane Shiga also scored for Japan in a Group B game. Andrea Dalen and Marthe Brunvold had a ... Read More »
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