January 23rd, 2025

National Sports

Winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia signs with French champion PSG until 2029

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2025

PARIS (AP) — Khvicha Kvaratskhelia completed his expected move from Napoli to Paris Saint-Germain on Friday when he signed a deal until 2029 with the record 12-time French champion. French media earlier reported the 23-year-old Georgia forward was in Paris to have his medical check, and PSG confirmed the transfer in a statement late Friday. ... Read More »

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Falcons interview Steelers assistant Grady Brown in ongoing search for defensive coordinator

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2025

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons on Friday announced they have interviewed Pittsburgh Steelers secondary coach Grady Brown as the team continued its search for a defensive coordinator. Brown has coached the Steelers’ secondary for four years. Brown became the fifth candidate the Falcons have announced interviewing. Green Bay passing game coordinator Derrick ... Read More »

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New Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser smiling as MLS team shifts training camp to Spain

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2025

TORONTO — New Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser left for Spain with a smile on his face Friday as the MLS team shifted its training camp to Marbella. Fraser doesn’t have a place to live yet in Toronto and is waiting on squad reinforcements, with a striker the most pressing need. But he likes what ... Read More »

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Sebastián Driussi rejoining Argentine soccer club River Plate after four years with Austin

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2025

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Sebastián Driussi is rejoining Argentine club River Plate after four years with Austin in Major League Soccer. The 28-year-old Driussi scored 51 goals with 22 assists over 115 games in all competitions. He was an All-Star in 2022. In its announcement Friday, Austin claimed it will receive a team-record transfer fee ... Read More »

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Monaco’s season gets worse after loss at rock-bottom Montpellier in Ligue 1

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2025

PARIS (AP) — Monaco’s floundering season took another turn for the worse as it slipped to a 2-1 defeat at rock-bottom Montpellier in Ligue 1 on Friday. Despite taking the lead through Germany defender Thilo Kehrer in the first half against the league’s worst defense, third-placed Monaco collapsed after the break when Jordan forward Mousa ... Read More »

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USWNT World Cup winner Christen Press re-signs with Angel City

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two-time Women’s World Cup winner Christen Press has re-signed with Angel City, the National Women’s Soccer League club announced Friday. Press, who was Angel City’s first-ever signing ahead of its inaugural 2022 season, signed a one-year deal as a free agent for this season, following her return from a serious knee ... Read More »

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No. 3 Duke’s romp-filled ACC start has Scheyer pushing Blue Devils to keep ‘foot on the gas’

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2025

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke was rolling again against an Atlantic Coast Conference opponent. Yet Jon Scheyer wasn’t thrilled with how the third-ranked Blue Devils had started the second half as Miami put together a modest spurt. As Sion James brought the ball upcourt, Scheyer was ready for a chat with his team. “Right here, ... Read More »

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NCAA adds women’s wrestling as its 91st and latest championship sport

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2025

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The NCAA added women’s wrestling as a sport Friday, bringing its total number of championships to 91. The sanctioning body approved the addition at the annual convention in Nashville, Tennessee. Women’s wrestling had been under the “emerging sports for women” banner. Now, female athletes from Division I, II and III will ... Read More »

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Midfielder Quinn excited to create opportunities with NSL’s Vancouver Rise

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2025

VANCOUVER — Being a trailblazer is nothing new for Canadian midfielder Quinn. Now the Olympic gold medallist is breaking ground once again, signing with Vancouver Rise FC and becoming one of the biggest players to join the Northern Super League ahead of its inaugural season. Being part of the first professional women’s soccer league in ... Read More »

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Madeline Schizas seeks redemption at Canadian figure skating championships

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2025

LAVAL, Que. — Madeline Schizas wants her crown back. The two-time national women’s champion enters this weekend’s Canadian figure skating championships hungry for redemption after falling short of a three-peat last year. “I’m very motivated,” a confident Schizas said Friday after her practice session at Place Bell. “I’d like to win another Canadian title, so ... Read More »

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IMSA brings 27 STEM-focused high school students to Daytona to learn about jobs in motorsports

By Canadian Press on January 17th, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Sebastian Ray Serpa, a 16-year-old high school student from Volusia County, passes by Daytona International Speedway often and hears the roar of race cars from outside the gates but had never before been inside the “World Center of Racing.” After an immersive experience Friday designed for talented STEM students, Ray ... Read More »

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